BURLINGTON, Vt. – The Vermont (2-2) swimming and diving team continues the 2024-25 campaign this weekend with two dual meets in under 24 hours. The defending America East Champions travel to face New Hampshire at 5:30 p.m. Friday from Swasey Pool. Then on Saturday afternoon the Catamounts host Merrimack at 1 p.m. in their Rally Against Cancer Meet presented by Mascoma Bank. Fans are encouraged to wear lavender to the meet. Both meets will air live for free on AmericaEast.TV.
 
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Watch Live on AmericaEast.TV: Friday | Saturday
 
SCOUTING THE COMPETITION
New Hampshire
Friday night is the Wildcats first meet of the 2024-25 campaign. Last season UNH finished second overall at the 2024 America East Championships. Vermont ended the Wildcats run of four consecutive league titles. Last season UNH opened its campaign with a 170-130 win over UVM at Forbush Natatorium. The Wildcats claimed 10 of the 16 events last October.
 
Merrimack
The Warriors are 1-1 this season after splitting a double dual meet with Sacred Heart and
Stonehill on October 5. Merrimack topped Stonehill 137.5-123.5 and fell to the host Pioneers 165-96. At the 2024 NEC Championships the Warriors finished eighth overall out of nine teams. Last season the Catamounts opened the season hosting the Warriors in a 159-95 season-opening win from Forbush Natatorium.
 
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