WAYNE, N.J. – The William Paterson men's swimming and diving team (6-3) won 10 events, four of which came from junior Anthony Taboadela (Rockaway, N.J./Morris Hills), en route to a 102-34 victory against Purchase (3-4) Nov. 15.

Taboadela's victories came in the 200 free (1:54.17), 100 free (52.75), 500 free (5:32.51) and 400 IM (4:45.55).

Junior Sammuel Melendez (West Haverstraw, N.Y./North Rockland) was a double winner, securing the 200 IM (2:13.91) and 100 breast (1:08.40).

WP was also aided by three single winners. Sophomore Drew Macchia (Chatham, N.J./Chatham) touched first in the 50 free (23.08), senior Nick Cowie (Newton, N.J./Newton) won the 100 fly (55.31), and senior Grant Ashcraft (Penns Grove, N.J./Woodstown) took home the 100 back (1:01.27).

Macchia also anchored WP's victory in the 200 medley relay that featured Ashcraft, Cowie and Melendez (1:48.21).

Senior Jeremy Oiler (Hamilton, N.J./Nottingham), freshman Terrence Hopkins (Landing, N.J./Roxbury), Ashcraft and freshman Eamon Logue (Vernon, N.J./Vernon Twp.) prevailed in the 200 free relay (1:43.41).

WP will be back in action when it hosts Brooklyn Saturday, Dec. 10, at 1:00 p.m.

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