BOSTON, Mass.--The Keene State College women's swim and diving team expanded their lead, while the men's team stayed close as the second day of the Little East Conference championships concluded on Monday at the Boston Sports Institute.
Women's Highlights
- The Owls picked up a win in the first event of the day, as
Kiley Young,
Paige Carey,
Jaelin Jang, and
Alice Loucraft captured the 200 medley relay in 1:51.32.
- Young also won the 400 IM in 4:38.20, and the 100 backstroke in 59.90.
- Carey won the 100 breaststroke in 1:07.93.
- Keene State closed out the evening with a dominant performance in the 800 free relay, taking the event in 8:16.17, winning by more than six seconds over Eastern Conn. State.
- The Owls increased their lead after day two of the championships, racking up 579 points.  Eastern Connecticut State is second with 508 points, and Bridgewater State, which was second after the first day of competition, is third with 478 points.
Men's Highlights
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Tyler Young won the 400 IM in 4:16.39, posting a near 10 second victory over Joe Sylvester of Eastern Conn. State.
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Aaron Turgeon won the 200 free in 1:45.82.
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Aidan Urnezis won the 1,000 free, touching in at 10:04.85.
- The evening ended with a win in the 800 free relay, as Turgeon, Urnezis, Young, and
Quint Kimmel cruised to victory in 7:15.09.
- The Owls stayed within touching distance of leaders Bridgewater State heading into the final day of the championships. The Bears lead the field with 640 points, while KSC is in second with 612 points.
