ECU Swim Teams Beat Georgia Southern and VMI
January 11, 2003 | Men's Swimming and Diving
The Lady Pirates (6-1) won 12 out of the 13 events, taking the top three spots in six events.
Sophomore Diane Parker (Tucker, Ga.) took first place in the 100 free (53.58) and 100 breast (1:06.22).
Three freshman took first place in their respective events--Sarah Hunt (Goldsboro, N.C.) in the 200 free (1:57.67), Adrienne Williams (New Castle, Del.) in the 50 free (24.48) and Holly Williams (Palmyra, N.Y.) in the 100 fly (58.66). Sophomore Martha Snead (Roanoke, Va.) took first in the 100 backstroke (1:00.40).
Three seniors placed first in their events--Kristen Eitel (Virginia Beach, Va.) in the 400 IM (4:44.61) and Abby Stallworth (Greensboro, N.C.) in the 500 free (5:16.81).
In the diving competition, ECU's Carrie Wright (Lansing, N.Y.) took first on the one-meter (220.95) and three-meter boards (217.35).
The men (6-1) shut out the Keydets, winning all 13 events, and placing first, second and third in five events.
Junior Kenny Flory (Warrentown, Va.) took first in the 100 fly (53.22) and 100 breast (1:01.08). Junior Dan Shuman (Kennesaw, Ga.) took first place in the 1000 free (10:21.85).
Two seniors earned first in their respective events--Casey Charles (West Palm Beach, Fla.) in the 100 free (48.34) and Chris Miller (Senior) in the 100 back (54.97).
Four sophomores earned first for the Pirates--Justin Brinkley (New Bern, N.C.) in the 50 free (21.75), Andrew Dragunas (Montreal, Canada) in the 400 IM (4:30.04) and Robbie Derr (Bloomsburg, Pa.) on the one-meter with a mark of 257.85. Casey Cronin (East Providence, RI) took first in the 200 free (1:43.67) and the 500 free (4:54.59).
"We swam pretty good," said Head Coach Rick Kobe after today's wins. "We are coming off a really hard training trip down to Florida, so this meet was an opportunity to get back and race a little bit. We are happy with everyone's performance. It was a good win and next weekend is the real deal with the best team on our schedule, Virginia Tech."
The Pirates return to action next Saturday, January 18 at 1 p.m. as they take on the Hokies of Virginia Tech at Minges Aquatic Center.
