PHILADELPHIA, PA -- The University of Delaware men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams each picked up victories over host La Salle and Rider Saturday afternoon.

The Blue Hen men’s team, which improved to 5-1 on the season, defeated La Salle, 138-103, and Rider, 127-116. UD snapped an 11-meet losing streak to La Salle while defeating the Explorers for the first time since the 1953-54 season. UD had also dropped five straight meets to Rider since a win over the Broncs in 1998-99. The Delaware women’s team improved to 7-1 on the year and defeated Rider for the fifth straight meeting. The Blue Hens topped La Salle, 146-97, and Rider, 137.5-105.5.

Grady Carter (at right) led the UD men’s team by winning the 50 freestyle in 21.26 and finishing third in the 100 freestyle in 48.28. Matt Wehrman captured the 500 freestyle in 4:48.57, while the UD 400 medley relay team won its race in 3:32.06 and the 200 freestyle relay team captured its event in 1:25.81.

Dominic Pavlik finished second in the 200 freestyle in 1:46.57 for the Blue Hens, while John Ohlhaver was second in the 200 backstroke in 1:56.99. Matt Abbruzzese finished second in the 1-meter diving with a 249.70 score and third in the 3-meter diving with a 236.20 score, while Thomas Gallagher placed second in the 3-meter diving in 241.75.

Andrew Zinn came in third in the 200 freestyle in 1:46.83, while Craig Young was third in the 200 backstroke in 1:58.19.

Cortney Barry led the UD women by winning the 1000 freestyle in 10:22.91 and the 500 freestyle in 5:07.50, while Maryann Walker took the 200 freestyle in 1:55.30 and Emily Smathers won the 200 backstroke in 2:08.97. The Blue Hen 200 freestyle relay also won its event with a time of 1:39.43.

Rachel Greene finished second in the 50 freestyle for the Blue Hens, while Kailey Pelton was second in the 200 butterfly in 2:12.13. Walker placed second in the 100 freestyle in 54.53, while Meghan Barber came in second in the 200 breaststroke in 2:30.74.

Lauren Guntner finished third in the 1000 freestyle in 10:51.21 and third in the 500 freestyle in 5:17.58 for Delaware, while Sarah Begley was third in the 50 freestyle in 25.22. Catherine Gallagher placed third in the 200 individual medley in 2:15.43, while Stephanie House was third in the 200 butterfly in 2:13.01. Emily Watts finished third in the 200 backstroke in 2:11.22, while Donna Healy was third in the 200 breaststroke in 2:32.01. The UD 400 medley relay team also was third in its race in 4:02.60.

Both Blue Hens teams return to action on November 30 when they compete in the Loyola Invitational.

MEN’S AGATE:

Delaware def. La Salle, 138-103 Delaware def. Rider, 127-116

Delaware Top Finishers: 1st Place: 400 Medley Relay, 3:32.06; Grady Carter (50 freestyle, 21.26); Matt Wehrman (500 freestyle, 4:48.57); 200 Freestyle Relay, 1:25.81; 2nd Place: Dominic Pavlik (200 freestyle, 1:46.57); John Ohlhaver (200 backstroke, 1:56.99); Matt Abbruzzese (1-meter diving, 249.70); Thomas Gallagher (3-meter diving, 241.75); 3rd Place: Andrew Zinn (200 freestyle, 1:46.83); Grady Carter (100 freestyle, 48.28); Craig Young (200 backstroke, 1:58.19); 200 Freestyle Relay, 1:30.39; Matt Abbruzzese (3-meter diving, 236.20)

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