Complete ResultsNorton, Mass. - November 20, 2010 - The Springfield College men's swimming & diving team competed at Wheaton College today and split a double-dual. The men defeated Wheaton, 192-108, but lost to Keene State, 208-92.
In the pool, Josh Ernst posted Springfield's lone individual win as he was victorious in the 100 back with a time of 55.52. Nolan Manley took second in the 200 free in 1:46.66, while Travis Morse placed second in the 200 back after touching in 2:04.09.
In his first competion of the season, Brian Sobel returned to his dominating form as he took first in the one-meter with a 288.90 before totaling a 301.95 in the three-meter. Kenny Pancoast also had a solid showing as he placed fifth on the one-meter with a score of 198.10, and second on the three-meter with a score of 237.45.
The Pride's busy weekend continues on Sunday afternoon when it returns home to take on Middlebury at 1:00 pm at the Art Linkletter Natatorium.
John Taffe enters his 25th season in 2013-2014 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.