Results
Bronx, N.Y. – (January 24, 2018) – The Fordham swimming & diving teams wrapped up their home schedule on Wednesday night with a sweep of the Iona Gaels at the Col. Francis B. Messmore Aquatic Center. The Fordham women's defeated the Gaels, 150-75, while the Fordham men earned a 131-94 victory over Iona.
The Rams were led by the diving tandem of
Stephanie Kerkeles and
Christopher Craig, as each won both diving events in personal-best fashion. Craig set a new career-high score by winning the three-meter competition with 289.80 points, and took first on the one-meter board with a season-best score of 260.93 points. Kerkeles captured first on the one-meter board with a career-high score of 269.93 points, while having the top spot on the three-meter board with a season-best total of 258.98.
Michelle Martin
On the swimming end, the Fordham women won all nine individual events and both relays. The nine individual event wins came from nine different swimmers. The run started with
Erin McBride in the 1000 freestyle (10:41.02), followed by
Bayley Frierson in the 200 freestyle (1:56.85),
Tara Brunner in the 50 freestyle (24.15),
Natalie Brown in the 200 IM (2:11.32),
Catherine Alabanza in the 200 butterfly (2:08.28),
Noelle Theodoulou in the 100 freestyle (54.12),
Michelle Martin in the 200 backstroke (2:10.00),
Paulina Watson in the 500 freestyle (5:15.28), and
Nele Albers in the 200 breaststroke (2:24.51).
In the women's relays, the 400 medley relay team of
Caitlin McNary,
Gabrielle Celia, Theodoulou, and
Hannah McGee placed first in 3:59.20, while the 200 freestyle relay team of Brunner, Celia, Watson and
Amelia Bullock took first in 1:39.12.
On the men's side, the Rams had five individual swimming wins and both relay events.
Joe Mercurio won the 50 freestyle in 21.75 seconds with
Isiah Magsino taking first in the 200 IM in 1:57.25.
Manny Avila Garcia had the top time in the 200 butterfly (2:00.13), while
Joseph Vizza won the 100 freestyle (47.92) and
Ethan D'Arcangelo took the 200 backstroke event (1:56.64).
Joe Mercurio
In the men's relays, Fordham's team of
Auston Ramsay,
Travis Monahan, Mercurio, and Vizza won the 400 medley relay in 3:28.43, with the 200 freestyle relay team of Monahan, Mercurio,
Kevin Berry, and
Jack Madigan placed first in 1:26.39.
The Fordham swimming and diving team will next be in action on Saturday, January 27
th, when the Rams travel to UMass for a 1:00 PM meet.
