Saturday, October 3
Davidson, N.C.
1:00 p.m.
Davidson College
92
vs
183
Clemson
Photo by: Tim Cowie - DavidsonPhotos.com
Wildcats Open 2009-10 Season in Dual Meet with Clemson Tigers
10/3/2009 8:57:43 PM | Men's Swimming & Diving, Women's Swimming & Diving
Complete Results
DAVIDSON, N.C. -- Junior Lindsey Martin won a pair of individual titles and contributed to a pair of winning relays as the Davidson Wildcat swimming and diving team opened its 2009-10 season by hosting the Clemson Tigers Saturday afternoon at Cannon Natatorium.
The school-record holder in both events, Martin won the 50 free with a time 23.76 and the 100 free with a time of 52.99.
Martin also swam the anchor leg on both of the Wildcats' winning relays. In the 4x50 medley relay, she combined with classmates Anna Stringfield, Alexa Richardson and Emily Castle to finish first with a time of 1:51.01. Castle, Jean DeOrnellas and Jessica Delgehausen swam with Martin on the winning 4x100 freestyle relay for a a time of 3:35.34.
As a team, the Wildcat women amassed 123 points to Clemson's 177. On the men's side, the Clemson Tigers won by a 183-92 margin.
“At once, we have a lot to be excited about and a lot to work on," head coach John Young said. "We knew Clemson would be fast, and this was a good opening contest for us.”
Martin wasn't the only highlight for the Wildcat women, as Castle turned in a 56.28, the only swimmer under a minute, to finish first in the 100 butterfly, and Delgehausen won the 500 freestyle wih a time of 5:11.10.
Making an early impact in their debuts, freshman Kelsi Hobbs and DeOrnellas were impressive. Hobbs won the 200 backstroke with a time of 2:08.81, and DeOrnellas finished third in the 100 freestyle with a noteable time of 54.0 and placed fourth in the 50 freestyle in 25.29.
The Wildcat women also won the only two relays contested on the day.
“It is my hope that this women's team prioritizes relays all season long," Young said. "Winning both today, against a deep Clemson squad, was a great start.”
For the Wildcat men, freshman Drew Onken won both breaststroke events and the 200 IM (1.56.04). He finished first in the 100 breaststroke with a time of 59.89, the only swimmer under the minute mark, and won the 200 with a dominant time of 2:08.59.
Other highlights from the men include a second-place finish from sophomore Curtis Chaney in the 200 freestyle with a time of 1:45.77, and junior Bryan Droll finishing as the runner-up in the 50 freestyle with a time of 21.93.
The Wildcats will return to action Oct. 17 against East Carolina at 1 p.m. at Cannon Natatorium.
DAVIDSON, N.C. -- Junior Lindsey Martin won a pair of individual titles and contributed to a pair of winning relays as the Davidson Wildcat swimming and diving team opened its 2009-10 season by hosting the Clemson Tigers Saturday afternoon at Cannon Natatorium.
The school-record holder in both events, Martin won the 50 free with a time 23.76 and the 100 free with a time of 52.99.
Martin also swam the anchor leg on both of the Wildcats' winning relays. In the 4x50 medley relay, she combined with classmates Anna Stringfield, Alexa Richardson and Emily Castle to finish first with a time of 1:51.01. Castle, Jean DeOrnellas and Jessica Delgehausen swam with Martin on the winning 4x100 freestyle relay for a a time of 3:35.34.
As a team, the Wildcat women amassed 123 points to Clemson's 177. On the men's side, the Clemson Tigers won by a 183-92 margin.
“At once, we have a lot to be excited about and a lot to work on," head coach John Young said. "We knew Clemson would be fast, and this was a good opening contest for us.”
Martin wasn't the only highlight for the Wildcat women, as Castle turned in a 56.28, the only swimmer under a minute, to finish first in the 100 butterfly, and Delgehausen won the 500 freestyle wih a time of 5:11.10.
Making an early impact in their debuts, freshman Kelsi Hobbs and DeOrnellas were impressive. Hobbs won the 200 backstroke with a time of 2:08.81, and DeOrnellas finished third in the 100 freestyle with a noteable time of 54.0 and placed fourth in the 50 freestyle in 25.29.
The Wildcat women also won the only two relays contested on the day.
“It is my hope that this women's team prioritizes relays all season long," Young said. "Winning both today, against a deep Clemson squad, was a great start.”
For the Wildcat men, freshman Drew Onken won both breaststroke events and the 200 IM (1.56.04). He finished first in the 100 breaststroke with a time of 59.89, the only swimmer under the minute mark, and won the 200 with a dominant time of 2:08.59.
Other highlights from the men include a second-place finish from sophomore Curtis Chaney in the 200 freestyle with a time of 1:45.77, and junior Bryan Droll finishing as the runner-up in the 50 freestyle with a time of 21.93.
The Wildcats will return to action Oct. 17 against East Carolina at 1 p.m. at Cannon Natatorium.
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