University of Connecticut Athletics
University of Connecticut
United States Naval Academy
Huskies Drop Dual Meet to Navy, LSU
10/6/2018 6:49:00 PM | Men's Swimming and Diving
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – The UConn swimming and diving team competed in its first meet of the season with a two-day event at the US Naval Academy. The Huskies lost 273.0-74.0 to Navy and 283.0-64.0 against LSU in the 38-event weekend.
"We are pleased with the season opening meet," said head coach Chris Maiello. "It was great to see your team in its entirety racing several events over a two-day format. We had many athletes post season-best times and are off to a strong start.
"Overall, I thought we had a productive weekend. We do have many things to work on in the future. Technical improvements and race strategy execution are always at the forefront in our sport and we did well in some areas and need improvement in others. I'm excited to get back to training. Navy and LSU are both quality programs, it was good to race them this weekend and it will make our team better in the long run," said Maiello.
Junior Will Kearsey kicked off his season with an impressive meet that contained a third place finish in 50 Free (21:03) and 100 Free (45.47). In his premier backstroke event, Kearsey finished third (49.66) in the 100. Finally in the 100 IM, Kearsey finished 5th (52.59).
Many Huskies participated in their first career meet and made a splash. Jack Gray placed fifth in the 1000 Free and sixth in the 500 Free, while Emils Jurcik captured a pair of sixth place finishes in the 200 Free and 200 IM.
Other first time Huskies to compete included: Cooper Knapp (200 Fly, 7th), Jack Muratori (100 Free, 12th), Cian Beaulieu (200 Back), Alex Chernysh (200 Back), Tommy Schurer (200 Back), Colby Prouty (200 Breast, 6th), Neil Horne (400 Free Relay), Zack Teffeteller (100 Fly), Josh Bryant (100 Breast), Orry Zayit (100 Breast), William Mudlaff.
The Huskies return to action for its home opener against Southern Connecticut State on Saturday, Oct. 20 at the Wolff-Zackin Natatorium beginning at 1 p.m.
