Blue Hens Open 2019-20 with Strong Showing

Saturday, October 5

Newark, Del.

1 p.m.

University of Delaware

203

George Mason University

Photo by: Sarah Boekholder

10/5/2019 5:55:00 PM | Men's Swimming & Diving, Women's Swimming & Diving

Full Results

Freshmen shine in first collegiate meet

NEWARK, Del. – The Delaware swimming & diving teams opened the 2019-20 hosting George Mason at Rawstrom Natatorium and the women's side earned a big victory, 204.5-75.5, while the men fell, 203-97.

"This was a fantastic way to start our 2019-20 season," said head coach Pablo Marmolejo. "Our swimmers and divers have put in a lot of work in the last few weeks and it is showing. I am very proud of how much this group has been able to push each other and believe in the process that we are going through."

The Blue Hens got off to a fast start, capturing the first event of the day when the relay team of freshmen Victoria Ambrose, Marietta Gately, Christine Gallagher, and Natalie Dobrzykowski were timed at 1:48.84 in the women's 200-yard medley relay in their first career races.

Gately led the charge for the women, taking the top spot in four events. Along with the relay win, she was first to the wall in the 200-yard butterfly in 2:09.38, went 59.22 in the 100-yard butterfly and won the 400-yard IM in 4:36.

On the men's side, junior Kevin Bargate won the 200-yard freestyle in 1:42.72 and the 50-yard freestyle in 21.82 to lead the charge.

Dobrozykowski took home three events of her own, including the 200-yard freestyle in 1:52.94 and another relay win in the 400-yard freestyle relay.

All-in-all, the Delaware women won 13 of the 15 events. Two of the top returners, sophomore Taylor Draganosky and Senior Ellie Jogani each swam to two wins of their own.

The Blue Hens return to action in Rawstrom Natatorium Oct. 19 when they host both UMBC and Johns Hopkins with the first event scheduled for 1 p.m.