University of Delaware Athletics
Delaware Returns to Action Saturday with Road Meet with George Mason
10/24/2014 9:51:00 AM | Men's Swimming & Diving, Women's Swimming & Diving
NEWARK, Del. – The University of Delaware men's and women's swimming and diving team will face their first road meet Saturday as the Blue Hens travel to Fairfax, Va. to take on former CAA foe George Mason.
Both Delaware teams were victorious in their first meets of the season. The men defeated Georgetown and the women beat both the Hoyas and St. Francis in a dual meet on Oct. 4.
The women's dual meet victory was highlighted by Alyssa Sanders, who led the UD women with three first place finishes in the 200 medley relay (1:48.09), 100 backstroke (58.11), and 200 backstroke (2:07.14).
One of the strong points for the men's victory over Georgetown was the impressive performances of Delaware's young swimmers. UD had 11 swimmers win races, including victories from freshmen Nicholas Badsky, Patrick Savidge, and Thomas Scott. Senior captain Timothy Ware and Badsky led the Blue Hens with three race victories each to pace UD to it second straight season-opening win over Georgetown.
John HaymanThe Patriots' men's team comes into Saturday's meet with 1-1 record with a victory over Davidson and a loss to Navy. The women's team is 1-2 this season with its lone win coming over Davidson.
For the women's team, Saturday will be 17th meet with George Mason. The first meeting took place in 2001 and the Blue Hens lead the all-time meet series 13-3. Delaware has beaten George Mason 12 times in a row with the last Patriot meet victory coming in 2004.
For the men's team, Saturday will also be the 17th meeting between the Blue Hens and Patriots. Like the women's team, the men's first meet against George Mason took place in 2001. The Patriots lead the all-time series 9-7 and have won three straight meets. George Mason defeated Delaware 163.5-136.5 last season.
The Blue Hens meet against the Patriots is set to begin at 1 p.m. at George Mason's Aquatic and Fitness Center.
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