MEDFORD, MASS. 11/23/13 – The nationally-ranked Keene State College men's and women's swim teams posted dual meet wins over Tufts University at Hamilton Pool on Saturday.

Ranked sixth in the latest CSCAA rankings, the Keene State men's team (6-1) won 11 of 15 swim races to defeat Tufts (178-122). The KSC women (4-2), ranked 15th nationally, won 10 of 15 swim events to defeat the Jumbos (163-131).

Senior Drew Ledwith (Keene, N.H.) continued his strong season winning the 200 fly (1:54.99), the 200 back (1:55.70) and the 200 I.M. (1:57.77).  Ledwith set pool records in the 200 fly, 200 back and 200 I.M.

Sophomore Shahar Resman (Ashdod, Israel) also had a big day in the pool, winning the 200 free (1:44.06) 500 free (4:48.32) and the1,000 free (10:03.24).

Greg Youngstrom (West Hartford, Conn.) was a double-winner, topping the field in the 50 free (21.57) and 100 free (48.70) while senior Jared Hyde (Tolland, Conn.) was the first to touch the wall in the 100 breast (1:01.01).

The Owl men won both relays.  Senior Dan Oliveira (Ludlow, Mass.) and freshman Ryan Boraski (North Attleboro, Mass.) teamed with Hyde and Youngstrom to win the 200 medley relay (1:36.76).  The foursome of senior James Black (Lynn, Mass.) Boraski, Hyde and Youngstrom won the 200 free relay (125.65).

Senior Josh Tuller (Plainview, N.Y.) made his second NCAA regional qualifying score at Tufts, securing his qualification for the NCAA regional meet.  His score withsix dives on the three- meter board was 314.80,breaking his own Keene State record set last year which was 302.02. 

Sophomore Diver Cody Fitzgerald (Concord, mass.) placed fourth on both the one-meter and three-meter boards with strong scores of 214.75 and 246.30.  Freshman Thomas Yocubinas (Avon, Conn.) placed ffith on both the one-meter and three-meter diving boards with scores of 198.75 and  217.95 respectively.

"It was a great opportunity for the Keene State divers to compete against some of the best divers in Division III,"said KSC Coach Jack Fabian. "Johann Schmidt is the top diver for Tufts and is a former NCAA National Champion.  The strong showing by KSC divers at the meet is testimony to the instruction and dedication of KSC Diving Coach, David Mason."

On addition,  sophomore Shannon Summers (Keene, N.H.) placed 3rd on both the one-meter and three-meter boards after one week of diving practice.  A soccer player during the fall season, Summers was able to put together a strong six dive list that enabled her to be competitive in a dual meet format.  Shannon's scores of 173.85 (1 meter) and (207.85) are impressive and are qualifying marks for the NEISDA championship meet in February.

Junior Caitlin Shea (Salem, N.H.) and sophomore Alison Bartlett (Stratham, N.H.) each won two races to lead the Keene State women's team.  Shea won the 100 fly (1:02.40) and the 1,000 free (10:51.87) while Bartlett shines in the sprints, taking the 50 free (24.97) and the 100 free (54.35).

Other first-place finished were posted by senior Alexis Houser (New Hope, Pa.) in the 200 free (2:01.11), junior Taylor DaSilva (Stony Brook, N.Y.) in the 100 back (1:00.91), sophomore Amber Long (Dover, N.H.) in the 200 fly (2;15.48) and senior Stephanie Murray (Haverhill, Mass.) in the 200 back (2:15.71).

The KSC women also won a couple of relays.  Junior Diana Pimer (West Haven, Conn.) joined Houser, DaSilva and Bartlett to win the 200 medley relay (1:51.62).  Sophomore Brianna Laliberte (Candia, N.H.) joined forces with Houser, Bartlett and DaSilva to win the 200 free relay (1:40.02).

Keene State men are at the MIT Invitational on Dec. 6-7.  The KSC women prepare to defend its Little East championship at UMass-Dartmouth on Dec. 7.