University of Delaware Athletics
Delaware Men's Swimming & Diving Open up Against Georgetown, Women Start with Dual Meet vs. Hoyas and St. Francis (Pa.) Saturday
10/2/2014 3:29:00 PM | Men's Swimming & Diving, Women's Swimming & Diving
This is the fourth consecutive year Delaware has opened its schedule against Georgetown. Last season, the UD men defeated the Hoyas 146-93, while the Blue Hen women beat Georgetown 160-78.
John Hayman, who is entering his 25th season as head coach of the Blue Hens. “The first collegiate meet for our freshman is exciting in the fact that they want to prove their abilities to their teammates, coaches, and parents. We are looking for some good performances from freshmen Pat Savidge, Nick Badsky, Sarah Braatz, and Natalie Feola to name a few.”Georgetown returns 18 swimmers who received All-Big East honors last season. The Hoya men's and women's teams are each coming off second place finishes in last year's Big East Championships.
The Hoyas took first place in seven events against the Blue Hens in Georgetown's season-opening meet last season.
The 2013-14 season was the first year St. Francis (Pa.) did not win the Northeast Conference since the 2008-09 season as the Red Flash finished in fourth place in the conference. St. Francis (Pa.) coached by former UD assistant Rory Coleman, returns five swimmers who received All-NEC recognition last season.
The Blue Hens return six swimmers who received All-CAA accolades last season, including sophomore Cory Camp who was named CAA Male Rookie Swimmer of the Year.
Dominique Montoya was All-CAA in the 100 freestyle and 200 freestyle relay for the Blue Hen women while Caitlin Stockwell was a NCAA Zone A Diving Meet participant a season ago.
Saturday's meet with Georgetown and St. Francis (Pa.) will begin at 1 p.m. at Rawstrom Natatorium.
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