UConn vs Southern Connecticut State
- October 12, 2023
- Storrs, Conn.
- SCY (25 yards)
- Results
Courtesy: UConn Athletics
The University of Connecticut Swimming and Diving Team hosted the Southern Connecticut State University Owls Thursday night, earning a victory with a final score of 163-90. The meet was a dual-meet format with the Owls bringing both men’s and women’s teams. Note: The men’s team is not included in the final score.
The meet marks the first victory in the Huskies’ 2023-24 season and first of three home meets for the team this Fall. Diver Julio Pioso said, “Sprits were great, we had a lot of fun with new teammates and old. It was a great start to the season.” Many new faces were seen around the pool, making an impact right away. Freshman swimmer Claire Lippert said, “I thought everyone was super energetic and it led us to have an amazing meet overall across swimming and diving.” Of the performance Coach Chris Maiello said, “Always good to get a home victory, for the girls to shed their skin a bit and enjoy the process. This is what we do and why we do it…just excited overall about our ability to continue to train. We have some things to clean up in our races strategy-wise and things like that, but for the most part pretty happy with where we’re at.”
Courtesy: SCSU Athletics
STORRS, Conn. – Southern Connecticut women’s swimming & diving lost to UConn, 163-114, in a meet in Storrs, Conn.
Hailey Nyquist led the Owls in the 100 Back and the 100 Fly while Paola Castillo led Southern in the 200 and 500 Free events. First-year Owl Emma St. Hilaire had the Owls top time in the 100 and 200 Breaststroke and the 400 Individual Medley.
200 Medley Relay
The 200 Medley Relay team of Hailey Nyquist, Allyson Quitos, Justice Glasgow and Molly Kennedy finished fourth with a time of 1:54.79.
1000 Yard Freestyle
Jasmine Uricchio finished second in the 1000 Free with a time of 10:42.42 while Natalie Weier was fourth at 11:41.09.
200 Yard Freestyle
Paola Castillo was the Owls top finisher in the 200 Free event with a time of 2:00.74 for fourth place. Brooke Keeney placed fifth at 2:01.86.
100 Yard Backstroke
Hailey Nyquist posted the Owls top time in the 100 Back with a third place finish at 58.40.
100 Yard Breaststroke
Emma St. Hilaire finished fourth in the 100 Breast with a time of 1:11.74 while Allyson Quitos was fifth at 1:12.63.
200 Yard Butterfly
Molly Kennedy paced the Owls in the 200 Fly with a time of 2:28.99 for third place while Kali Dominguez was fourth at 2:29.99.
50 Yard Freestyle
Arianna Arturi finished third in the 50 Free with a time of 25.71 while Zoe McNeill was fifth at 26.73.
1 Meter Diving
Nicholle Denault picked up nine points towards the Owls’ tally with a score of 183.23 in the 1 Meter Diving event.
100 Yard Freestyle
Molly Kennedy was fourth in the 100 Free at 57.48 while Brooke Keeney was fifth at 58.30.
200 Yard Backstroke
Abby Lyons and Abbey Piech both scored in the 200 Back, with Lyons finishing fourth at 2:17.25 and Piech placing fifth at 2:22.99.
200 Yard Breaststroke
Emma St. Hilaire finished third in the 200 Breast with a time of 2:32.20 followed by Allyson Quitos in fourth at 2:39.88. Arianna Arturi was fifth at 2:45.20.
500 Yard Freestyle
With UConn swimming exhibition, Paola Castillo took the top spot in the 500 Free with a time of 5:27.91 while Lindsay McCawley was second at 5:39.36.
100 Yard Butterfly
Hailey Nyquist took the top spot in the exhibition 100 Fly with a time of 59.45 followed by Justice Glasgow at 1:01.32.
3 Meter Diving
Nicholle Denault posted a score of 174.60 in the 3 Meter Diving event.
400 Yard Individual Medley
Emma St. Hilaire led the Owls in the 400 IM with a time of 4:52.43, followed by Abbey Piece at 5:00.23 and Abby Lyons at 5:01.73.
400 Yard Freestyle Relay
The 400 Free Relay team of Jasmine Uricchio, Paola Castillo, Brooke Keeney and Arianna Arturi posted a time of 3:48.27 while the “B” team of Kali Dominguez, Justice Glasgow, Abby Lyons and Molly Dodd finished at 4:04.30.
Southern is back in action on Saturday, Nov. 4 when it hosts its home opener at the Hutchinson Natatorium at the James Moore Field House. The Owls will welcome a pair of NCAA Division I opponents in Central Connecticut and Wagner for a tri-match set for a 1 p.m. start at The Hutch.