Saturday, October 26, 1996 -- The Loyola College Swimming and Diving Team began their 1996 - 97 season with impressive victories at Fairfield University. The men and women defeated the Stags by scores of 145 - 85 and 126 - 109 respectively. This begins the women's pursuit for their fifth consecutive Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference title and the men's goal of returning to their glory of 1995 for their second conference title.
Both the men's and women's efforts were highlighted by record-breaking performances from newcomers to the team. Freshman John Moore won the 800 meter freestyle with a school record-breaking time of 8 minutes, 52.49 seconds. Later, Moore broke his second school record of the afternoon by winning the 400 meter freestyle in a time of 4:16.22. On the women's side, Freshman Trista Baxter captured the 100 meter backstroke in a time of 1:10.38 -- a new school record.
Senior Amy Cole came away with three victories for the women. She won the 200 and 100 meter freestyles and was a member of the first place 200 meter freestyle relay. Freshman Christine Gahagan swam to victory in the 50 meter freestyle and was also a member of the winning 200 freestyle relay team. Sophomore Kathleen Griffin won both the one meter and three meter diving competitions.
For the men, Junior Mark Gallagher took first place in three events -- the 50 meter freestyle, 100 meter backstroke, and as a member of the victorious 200 meter medley relay. Freshman Vin Massey also took three events with his outstanding performances in the 200 and 100 meter freestyles and as a member of the 200 meter medley relay squad. Another Freshman, Ken Sposato, made and impressive debut with victories in the 100 meter butterfly and 100 meter breastroke and a second place finish in the 50 meter freestyle.
Both teams take these fine efforts into this Saturday's meet at rival Georgetown University.
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