Results
MIDDLETOWN, CT- The Williams College men's swimming and
diving team ended Day 1 of the NESCAC championships 66 points
behind first place Tufts University. The Ephs, winners of six
consecutive league titles, won two individual event championships
on the day.
"We had a bit of a bumpy first day," said head coach Steve
Kuster. "We had some bad breaks early in terms of false
starts and we now have to regroup with some strong swims the next
two days."
The two top performances for the Ephs produced NESCAC record
times, as senior Norman Scott won the 50 yard butterfly (21.97),
and seniors Tyler Bonewell, Tim Ryan, and Scott, as well as
sophomore Werth McDonald, swam the top time in the 400 yard medley
relay (3:22.10).
Bonewell also contributed important points for the Ephs as he
placed second in the 50 yard breaststroke. Fellow senior
Thatcher Heumann provided the Eph's other second place finish in
the 200 yard IM (1:54.68), while sophomore Gary Roberson qualified
for nationals with his third best time in the 500 yard freestyle
(4:31.21).
"We ended the day strong in the 400 yard Medley relay, and
hopefully that energizes our guys and gives us a boost going into
tomorrow," said Kuster.
The Ephs continue NESCAC action tomorrow as Day 2 starts at 10
AM with the preliminary races, and continues at 6 PM with the
finals.
