WAYNE, N.J. – The William Paterson men's swimming and diving team (1-1) earned a dramatic 120-111 victory against Baruch (0-1) Oct. 27.
The Pioneers earned the team win thanks to a victory in the 200 free relay, as
Brian Birkbeck (Absecon, N.J./Holy Spirit),
Edward Zappile (Oak Ridge, N.J./Jefferson Twp.),
Mike Paliukaitis (Rockaway, N.J./Morris Hills) and
Evan Marine (Forked River, N.J./Lacey Twp.) turned in a time of 1:35.69.
Zappile won the 500 (5:15.14) and 1,000 (10:51.71) frees, and sophomore
Jason Koros (Mays Landing, N.J./Oakcrest) touched first in the 100 back (56.82). Sophomore
Jeffrey Jaeckel (Kenilworth, N.J./David Brearley) won the one-meter (178.12) and three-meter (183.75) dives.
William Paterson will host Purchase Monday, Oct. 31, at 6:00 p.m.
