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Swimming and Diving 2010-11 Season Preview

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Swimming and Diving Competes at Boston College

Sophomore Erica Vitale and freshman Matt Moessinger were both double-event winners as the Golden Griffins competed against Boston College Sunday afternoon.

On the women's side, Vitale earned wins in the 200 backstroke (2:11.56) and 200 IM events, while freshman Megan O'Shei finished second in the 100 (1:13.71) and 200 breaststroke events, posting a personal best in the 200. Diver sophomore Amina Benman recorded a personal best in the one meter dive (190.09).

For the men, Moessinger took first in the 1000 freestyle and 200 IM (2:05.34) events, posting times of 10:06.90 in the 1000, while Kevin Ernst posted top times (2:05.40) in the 200 butterfly and Steve Pochatko finished first in the 100 backstroke with a time of 53.32. Randall Snodgrass earned a second place finish in the 200 free, earning a personal best time of 1:47.32. Freshman Mike Disco and Tyler Carver took first and second in the 100 breaststroke, earning times of 1:04.07 and 1:04.28, respectively.

"It was a great meet against Boston College," said head coach Scott Vanderzell. "The Griffs came ready to swim, and we had a great showing."

The Blue and Gold will swim next at Shippensburg on Oct. 29. Meet time is set to begin at 5 p.m.

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Players Mentioned

Tyler Carver

Tyler Carver

BREASTSTROKE/FRE
6' 1"
Freshman
Kevin Ernst

Kevin Ernst

FREE/FLY
6' 0"
Senior
Randall Snodgrass

Randall Snodgrass

FREESTYLE/IM
6' 0"
Senior
Erica Vitale

Erica Vitale

BACKSTROKE
5' 4"
Sophomore

Players Mentioned

Tyler Carver

Tyler Carver

6' 1"
Freshman
BREASTSTROKE/FRE
Kevin Ernst

Kevin Ernst

6' 0"
Senior
FREE/FLY
Randall Snodgrass

Randall Snodgrass

6' 0"
Senior
FREESTYLE/IM
Erica Vitale

Erica Vitale

5' 4"
Sophomore
BACKSTROKE