Men's Swimming and Diving Defeated By Georgetown In Season Opener

STORRS, CONN.--- After its season-opening meet at home was postponed, the NJIT men's swimming and diving team competed for the first time this weekend in a neutral set meet against Georgetown University on the campus of the University of Connecticut.

The Highlanders were defeated by the Hoyas, 222-78.

HIGHLANDER VICTORIES

Joshua Franco - 200 Free (1:42.45)
Ian Horstkamp-Vinekar - 200 Fly (1:54.52

THOUGHTS FROM HEAD COACH RON FARINA
"The team as a whole swam well against a very good Georgetown team in this opening meet. Our upperclassmen led the way and the performances from our freshmen today were impressive."

OTHER TOP THREE FINISHES

Aidan Blackmon - 100 Back (2nd, 52.35)
Joshua Franco - 100 Free (2nd, 47.04)
Andrew Lucky - 200 Back (2nd, 1:54.81)
Edward Madrigal - 100 Fly (2nd, 51.33)
Aidan Blackmon - 100 Fly (3rd, 51.98)
Andrew Lucky - 200 IM (3rd, 1:56.01)
Joshua Franco/Tanish Chhabra/Aidan Blackmon/Andrew Lucky - 200 Free Relay (3rd, 1:29.43)

NEXT UP
The Highlanders will return to action in two weeks as they host the Villanova Wildcats on Friday, November 5 at 5 p.m.

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Players Mentioned

Joshua Franco: Free/Back; 6' 0"; Senior

Ian Horstkamp-Vinekar: Free/Back; 5' 9"; Sophomore

Edward Madrigal: Fly/Back; 6' 2"; Senior

Aidan Blackmon: Free/Back; 6' 0"; Freshman

Tanish Chhabra: Free; 5' 11"; Freshman

Andrew Lucky: IM/Breast; 6' 1"; Freshman

Players Mentioned

Joshua Franco
: 6' 0"; Senior
: Free/Back

Ian Horstkamp-Vinekar
: 5' 9"; Sophomore
: Free/Back

Edward Madrigal
: 6' 2"; Senior
: Fly/Back

Aidan Blackmon
: 6' 0"; Freshman
: Free/Back

Tanish Chhabra
: 5' 11"; Freshman
: Free

Andrew Lucky
: 6' 1"; Freshman
: IM/Breast