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Delaware 164, Lafayette 69
Binghamton 117, Delaware 113
January 29, 2003 

Van Deusen, Peffer Lead Blue Hens to Split

  

Julie Van Deusen won both diving events to remain undefeated on the season

BINGHAMTON, NY- Julie Van Deusen remained undefeated on the season in diving as she captured both the one-meter and three-meter events to lead the University of Delaware women's swimming and diving team to a split in a three-way meet vs. Lafayette and host Binghamton Wednesday afternoon at West Gymnasium.

On the men's side, Delaware was swept by both Lafayette and Binghamton despite a big effort from Tim Wasiewski who placed second in the 200 breaststroke (2:17.68) and swam a leg of the third place 400 medley relay.

The Delaware women (6-3) defeated Lafayette 164-69 but fell to Binghamton 117-113. The Blue Hen men (1-7) fell to Lafayette 160-62 and to Binghamton 146-84.

Both Delaware teams will continue action this Saturday, Feb. 1 when they travel to Colonial Athletic Association foe James Madison in Harrisonburg, VA.

The Delaware women captured three first place finishes as Van Deusen, a 2002 NCAA championships qualifier, won both diving events and Sarah Peffer captured the 1,000 freestyle (10:34.58). Peffer also added second place finishes in both the 400 individual medley (4:39.23) and 500 freestyle (5:11.94).

Also for the UD women, Lindsay Mathers was second in the 200 breaststroke ( (2:33.50), Sandy Stephens was second in the 400 freestyle relay (3:43.17), 400 medley relay (3:59.04), and 200 freestyle (1:58.99), Sara Stephens was second in the 400 freestyle relay and 200 butterfly (2:11.81), Jill Fitzgerald was second in the 50 freestyle (25.38), 100 freestyle (54.81), and 400 medley relay, and Meghan Petry was second in the 1,000 freestyle (10:38.41).

Also for the UD men, Alex Skacel was third in the 400 medley relay (3:43.60) and 200 backstroke (2:00.02) and Kevin Weisser was second in both the 500 freestyle (4:55.34) and 400 freestyle relay (3:22.45).

AGATE:

Women's Final Standings: Delaware def. Lafayette, 164-69; Binghamton def. Delaware, 117-113; Binghamton def. Lafayette, 135-98.

Top Delaware Finishers: 1st Place - Julie Van Deusen - 1m Diving (265.30 pts.), 3m Diving (244.65); Sarah Peffer - 1,000 freestyle (10:34.58); 2nd Place - Lindsay Mathers - 200 breaststroke (2:33.50); 400 Freestyle Relay (Cierski, Marshall, Sandy Stephens, Chrissy Kapelewski), 3:43.17; Sara Stephens - 200 Butterfly (2:11.81); Sarah Peffer - 400 Individual Medley (4:39.23), 500 freestyle (5:11.94); Sandy Stephens - 200 freestyle (1:58.99); Jill Fitzgerald - 50 freestyle (25.38), 100 freestyle (54.81); Meghan Petry - 1,000 freestyle (10:38.41); 400 Medley Relay (Avioli, Sandy Stephens, Sara Stephens, Jill Fitzgerald), 3:59.04); 3rd Place - 400 Medley Relay (Wasiewski, Duggan, Husich, Cierski); Sara Stephens - 50 Freestyle (25.95); Krysta Wasiewski - 200 backstroke (2:14.45); Erin Colbert - 500 freestyle (5:19.30); 

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