WAYNE, N.J. – The William Paterson men's swimming and diving team (6-1) bested Moravian (0-2), 81-58, Nov. 8 at Wightman Pool.
TOP PERFORMERS:

• Sophomore Justin Melli (Erma, N.J./Lower Cape May Regional) led the Pioneers with victories in the 100 fly (58.86) and 1000 free (11:03.56).
• Freshman Mario Pontidis (Fairfield, N.J./West Essex) triumphed in the 50 free (23.22).
• Freshman Derek Gutowski (Succasunna, N.J./Roxburry) touched the wall first in the 200 IM (2:19.74).
• WP won the 200 medley relay with efforts by Gutowski, sophomore Owen Kane (West Milford, N.J./West Milford), freshman Isaiah Pierre (Phillipsburg, N.J./Phillipsburg), and sophomore Max Russell (Wharton, N.J./Jefferson Twp.).

INSIDE THE NUMBERS:

• Freshman Ismael Lamar (Lyndhurst, N.J./Lyndhurst) posted a personal best in the 100 fly (1:04.54).
• Pierre shaved time off his 50 free best (24.52).
• Pontidis secured a personal record in the 50 free (23.22).
• Freshman Christian Scerbo (East Hanover, N.J./Hanover Park) posted a personal best in the 1000 free (15:11.45).

UP NEXT:

• William Paterson hosts Maritime College on Tuesday, Nov. 12 for a 6:00 p.m. meet.

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