NEW YORK, N.Y. - The William Paterson men's swimming and diving team (1-0) won a thriller as the Pioneers triumphed in the last event to secure a 107.5-97.5 season-opening victory at Baruch (0-1) Oct. 22.

It all came down to the final event, with the winner of the 200-meter free relay also claiming the team victory. Bobby Boyton (Sewell, N.J./Clearview Regional), Evan Marine (Forked River, N.J /Lacey Twp.), Zachary Krakauskas (Egg Harbor City, N.J./Absegami) and Nicolai Robinson (Matawan, N.J./Old Bridge) came together to swim a 1:46.69 and claim the win for the Pioneers.

Sophomore Jeremy Oiler (Hamilton, N.J./Nottingham) touched first in the 800-meter free (10:06.45), while freshman Kyle Risley (Mays Landing, N.J./Mays Landing) won the 50-meter free (25.42). Junior Eric Tracey (Newton, N.J./Kittatinny Regional) recorded the 100-meter free victory with a time of 58.27.

Anthony Taboadela (Rockaway, N.J./Morris Hills), Donado Dervishi (Garfield, N.J./Garfield), Risley and Tracey teamed up to win the 200-meter medley relay, swimming it in 1:53.75.

The Pioneers will face FDU-Florham in WP's home opener Saturday, Oct. 25, at 1:00 p.m.

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