The University of Scranton women's swim and dive team fell to Ithaca College, 235-65, and defeated Hartwick College, 200-100, in a non-conference tri-meet Saturday afternoon at Ithaca's Athletics & Events Center.

The Basics

• Final Scores: Ithaca 235, Scranton 65; Scranton 200, Hartwick 100
• Records: Scranton (2-1), Ithaca (2-0), Hartwick (0-2)

How It Happened

• Marley Swain won the 500 free (5:31.77) for Scranton's lone event victory.
• The Royals placed second in both relays. The 200 medley relay A team finished in 1:53.95, and the 200 free relay A team touched in 1:43.37.
• Scranton had a pair of narrow near-misses: Alyssa Bean took second in the 200 fly (2:16.85), 0.11 seconds behind the winner, and Swain was second in the 200 free (2:01.68)

Top Performers

• Marley Swain – won the 500 free (5:31.77), took second in the 200 free (2:01.68), and swam on both the 200 medley relay and 200 free relay A teams, leading off the latter
• Alyssa Bean – took second in the 200 fly (2:16.85) and third in the 200 back (2:12.67), and swam on both relay A teams
• Kimberly Gingrass – took second in the 1000 free (11:25.59) and swam the third leg of the 200 free relay
• Leah Onia – took second in the 100 breast (1:11.16)
• Keira Cottingham – placed fourth in the 100 fly (1:02.53), the top Scranton finish, and swam on the medley relay
• Amelia Griffin – anchored both relay A teams and was Scranton's top finisher in the 50 free (26.10) and 100 free (57.42)

Up Next

The Royals are back in action Saturday, October 24^th, as they host Catholic at the John Long Center, with action set to begin at 1 PM.