WAYNE, N.J. - The William Paterson men's swimming and diving team (12-2) emerged victorious over Fashion Institute of Technology, 68-38, on Feb. 1 at Wightman Pool.

TOP PERFORMERS:

• Sophomore Justin Melli (Erma, N.J./Lower Cape May Regional) was victorious in the 1000 free (11:12.15).
• Senior Ricardo Ordinola (Lodi, N.J./Passaic County Tech) touched the wall first in the 200 free (2:02.30).
• Freshman Mario Pontidis (Fairfield, N.J./West Essex) posted a first-place finish in the 50 free (23.04).
• Freshman Derek Gutowski (Succasunna, N.J./Roxburry) triumphed in the 200 IM (2:24.11).
• WP won the 200 medley relay, with efforts by senior Jason Peralta (Hackensack, N.J./Hackensack), senior Shane Apito (Lake Hiawatha, N.J./Parsippany), Freshman Liam Wozniak (Fair Lawn, N.J./Fair Lawn), and Ordinola, finishing with a time of 2:02.19.

INSIDE THE NUMBERS:

• Fashion Institute of Technology is a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA).

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