NEW HAVEN, Conn. – October 27, 2007 – The Springfield College women's swimming and diving team fell to Southern Connecticut and Central Connecticut on Saturday afternoon.
Central topped the Pride, 184-116, while Pride fell to Southern, 175-125.
Moira Price (Berkeley Heights, N.J.) touched first in the 100 breaststroke (1:08.94) and the 200 breaststroke (2:28.45). Erin White (Glastonbury, Conn.) won both the 1-meter and 3-meter diving events. White recorded a score of 250.65 on the 1-meter, which was a national qualifying mark, and a socre of 313.20 on the 3-meter board.
Melissa Nelson (Wallingford, Conn.) placed second in the 1-meter (223.42), while teammate Meghan Kijanka (Methuen, Mass.) finished in third (182.70).
The Pride take on the Boston College Eagles on Sunday afternoon at 12:00 p.m.
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 is entering his 28th season as the diving coach for both the men's and women's programs in 2012-2013. The current NEWMAC Men's and Women'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.