Results

POUGHKEEPSIE, NY (November 6, 2010) – Although the Vassar College men's swimming and diving team dropped the decision 146-120 to Skidmore, there were several bright spots in the season home-opener Saturday afternoon at Kresge Pool.

The Brewers (0-1) host Liberty League opponent Rensselaer this Saturday, November 13 at 1:00 p.m. The Thoroughbreds (1-0) host College of Saint Rose this Saturday at 1:00 p.m.

“We raced very well and while we didn't hit any season bests, the guys put together some great times,” said head coach Lisl Prater-Lee. “Even though we didn't win, overall, it was a great way to start the season.”

Sophomore Nicholas Veazie had a strong showing as he won the 100 yard backstroke in 57.67 seconds and the 100 yard butterfly in 57.51. He finished second in the 200 yard backstroke with a time of 2:05.53, behind Skidmore's Jesse Adler at 204:45.

Sophomore Mathue Duhaney who is built for speed on the track and in the pool, won the 50 yard freestyle in 22.52 and the 100 yard freestyle by nearly three seconds in 50.94. He anchored winning teams in the 200 medley relay in 1:46.02 and the 400 freestyle relay 3:34.21.

Freshman Kevin Lee made an impressive collegiate debut with wins in the 100 yard breaststroke at 1:08.44 and 200 yard breaststroke in 2:30.97. He finished second in the IM 200 yard IM at 2:11.12 behind Skidmore's Stephen Lento with a time of 2:09.18 seconds.

A raw talent who could develop into a force with more experience and training, freshman Christopher Wang, “had an outstanding day and put up times that would be considered fast for a good swimmer, not to mention someone who didn't even compete in high school,” said Prater-Lee. Wang finished second in the 100 yard breaststroke behind Lee with a time of 1:09.87 and second behind Lee in the 200 yard breaststroke with a time of 2:30.97.

With a thin roster, “we mixed up the lineup and the guys competed well in off events,” said Prater-Lee.