Men's Swimming Competes Against Utica, Alfred St.
AURORA, N.Y. – The Wells College men's swimming team competed against Utica College and Alfred State College on Saturday at the Wells College Aquatic Center. The Express posted a 139-74 loss to Alfred State and dropped a 174-44 decision to Utica to fall to 0-3 overall on the year.
Senior Alex Lamphear (Springfield, N.H.) had a strong finish for the Express in the 100 Yard Backstroke, posting a time of 1:05.56 to shatter his personal best in the event while posting the sixth-fastest time of any Wells men's swimmer in history. Freshman Owen May (Warsaw, N.Y.) turned in a time of 25.26 in the 50 Yard Freestyle, placing second against the field of 10 competitors.
Lamphear later added a second place finish in the 200 Yard Backstroke, posting a time of 2:24.83. Senior Tyler Fischetti (Weedsport, N.Y.) picked up a second place finish in the 200 Yard Butterfly, completing the event in 2:22.98.
The Express return to action Saturday, Dec. 6 as they face-off against Gallaudet and Cobleskill St. at the latter's campus in a 1:00 p.m. meet.