Complete ResultsIthaca, N.Y. - December 3, 2011 - The Springfield College men's swimming and diving team competed in the Ithaca Invitational on Saturday evening and remained in third place despite several impressive performances.
Cornell University is still leading the way with 1,570 points, followed by Hartwick College (1,023.5) and Springfield College (927.5).
The 200 free relay team of Scott Mackstutis, Josh Ernst, Josh Frey, and Nolan Manley kicked off the day as they combined to swim a 1:26.43 en route to placing third.
The Pride had a tremendous showing in the 200 free with Ernst (1:43.98) taking second, Manley (1:45.00) third, Jason Scotto (1:45.08) fourth, and Scott Peters (1:45.83) sixth.
Also finishing third in the 100 back was Josh Ernst, who swam a time of 52.57, while Springfield's 800 free relay team of Manley, Scotto, Peters, and Josh Ernst swam a 7:00.06 to also finish third.
In the one-meter diving competition, Kenny Pancoast had a strong showing as he placed third with a total score of 435.80.
John Taffe enters his 24th season in 2012-2013 as the head coach of the men's and women's swimming teams at Springfield College. Under Taffe’s leadership, the Pride has returned to its status as one of the best collegiate swimming and diving programs in Division III. Read more.
Peter Avdoulos is regarded as one of the top diving coaches in the nation, and will enter his 28th season as the diving coach for both the men's and women's programs in 2012-2013. The current NEWMAC Men's Diving Coach of the Year, Avdoulos has coached countless All-New England and All-American divers, as well as several National Champions. Read more.