Meet ResultsALFRED, NY – The Alfred University men's swimming and diving team fell to Empire 8 opponent, Ithaca College, 104-187 Saturday afternoon in dual meet action during the Saxons' Senior Day in Lebohner Pool.
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The 200 Medley Relay team of senior
David Coombes (Dansville, NY/Dansville), senior
Zac Toth (Lockport, NY/Starpoint), freshman
Joseph Lawrence (Clarence Center, NY/Clarence) and senior
David Luke (Ocala, FL/West Port) had a strong start for the Saxons with a winning time of 1:36.63. That time was good enough to top Lebohner Pool's standing record.
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A second pool record was broken by a Saxon relay team in the 400 Free Relay. The squad of Luke, senior
Joseph Rogers (Dublin, NH/HSCH), Toth and Coombes swam a 3:09.69 to not only break the pool record, but also win the final race of the day.
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Coombes also took a win in the 100 Free with a time of 46.98 while 50 Free expert, Luke won his individual event with a time of 21.65.
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Coombes, Luke, Rogers, Toth,
Daniel Hamilton (Rochester, NY/Eastridge) and
Jeffrey Rowland (Rochester, NY/Hilton) were all celebrated in pre-meet ceremonies led by head coach,
Brian Striker.
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The Saxons will next travel to Webster, NY for the Empire 8/UNYSCSA Championships on Wednesday, February 18 at 10:00 am and will continue until Saturday.