NEWBURGH, N.Y. – The William Paterson women's swimming and diving team won its fifth consecutive Mount Saint Mary Invitational title, compiling 463 points Oct. 31. The Pioneers finished ahead of MSMC (389), St. Joseph's-Long Island (241), SUNY Maritime (120) and SUNY Cobleskill (99).
Senior
Caitlin Rotondo (Brick, N.J./Methacton) was a triple winner for William Paterson, touching the wall first in the 50 (26.81) and 100 (58.92) frees as well as the 100 IM (1:08.04). Sophomore
Brett Kuchin (Cherry Hill, N.J./Cherry Hill East) touched first in the 50 (33.24) and 100 (1:13.07) breasts, junior
Lauren Horowitz (Hillsborough, N.J./Hillsborough) won the 500 free with a time of 5:56.79, and classmate
Tara Graham (Rockaway, N.J./Morris Hills) finished first in the 100 back (1:09.93).
Graham, Kuchin,
Lesly Mendoza (Passaic, N.J./Paramus Catholic) and Rotondo won the 200 medley relay (2:01.47), and
Taylor McKay (Fair Lawn, N.J./Fair Lawn),
Christine Uporsky (Washington, N.J./Warren Hills Regional),
Stephanie Smith (West Orange, N.J./West Orange) and Mendoza took the top spot in the 200 free relay (1:52.74).
William Paterson will compete at SUNY Maritime Tuesday, Nov. 3, at 6:00 p.m.