NEWARK, NJ- The Highlanders showed some fast times along with some great swims but came up short against Saint Peter's University with a score of 116-89 Friday evening in the Highlanders 2013 home opener.

Tops finishes from the meet included freshman Anthony Czar placing 1^st in the 200 yard freestyle (1:47.58) and the 500 yard freestyle (4:50.99).

Sophomore Brian Capozzola placed 1^st in the 50 yard freestyle (21.45) with his fastest time this season.  In addition he swam into a 1^st place finish in the 100 yard freestyle (46.54) by a margin of over 3.5 seconds.  Capozzola's 100 yard freestyle time is only 0.29 seconds away from the school record he holds from last season.

Sophomore Richard Seffrin scored 2^nd in the 400 yard Individual Medley (4:17.85) and 2^nd in the 100 yard breaststroke (1:02.19).

The Highlanders travel to Riverdale, NY to compete against Manhattan College and Saint Francis (Brooklyn) Saturday November 16 at 2pm.
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