BURLINGTON, Vt. –
Kira Parker won two individual events for the Catamounts and was a part of UVM's winning 400 free relay team as UVM had a strong performance Saturday afternoon against defending America East Champion New Hampshire. Vermont won six events but fell 173.5-126.5 at Forbush Natatorium in their Spread Respect meet.
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COACH'S QUOTE
"Today was a great day for this program, our student-athletes showed up and competed hard," said Head Coach
Gerry Cournoyer. "Even though we came up short, I feel what they learned today about themselves will serve us well at championships. There was an unbelievable energy at our meet today, with a standing room only crowd, a big thank you to everyone who came to support out team."
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Saturday's meet began at 11 a.m. with 1m diving. First year Sarah Campbell finished third overall with a score of 210.44. Her teammate and fellow first year Annika Overig placed fourth. Campbell placed second in the 3m diving with a score of 217.65
- First year Ella Church won her second straight 1000 free as a collegian Saturday. She finished in a time of 10:31.57 in her second time ever competing in the distance. She was 12.08 seconds faster than her nearest competition.
- Parker won the 100 back and the 100 free for the Catamounts. She won the 100 back with a time of 57.74 and the 100 free with a time of 53.67. It was her second straight meet with a win in the 100 back.
- First year Madison Supple won her first career race in the 200 fly for the Catamounts. Her time of 2:11.13 was 1.65 seconds faster than her nearest competition.
- Hally Laney also claimed a first career win for the Catamounts in the fly. She won the 100 in a time of 57.66.
- For the second time this season UVM closed out the meet winning the 400 free relay, this time with a season-best time of 3:32.72. Parker, Jackie House, Mina Poppas and Charlie Ramey combined for the win.
WHO'S NEXT
Vermont returns to action in two weeks as they travel to Orono to face the Maine Black Bears in another America East dual meet. Action is set for 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 6.
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