CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--Boston University's Eric Carlson and University of Maine's Cully Wakelin earned weekly honors as America East Men's and Women's Swimming Performers of the Week, while Boston University's Andre Watson and Tess Waresmith were named America East Men's and Women's Diving Performers of the Week. The conference made the announcement on Tuesday afternoon for the week ending December 10.
Carlson (Atlanta, Ga./Daviess Co. Ky.) swam the lead-off leg of the winning 200-medley relay team. He went on to win the 100 breaststroke in 59.08 seconds, a season-best and a Terrier high for the season. He also placed fourth in the 100 freestyle with a time of 49.95 and swam the second leg of the 200-free relay, which finished in 3:17.15.
Healey (Reading, Mass./Reading Memorial) won both backstroke events for the second week in a row. She finished the 100 yard backstroke in 1:00.57 and the 200 yard backstroke in 2:08.75. Healey was also a member of the 200 yard medley relay team that came in second place. Despite the loss this weekend to Boston University, Healey has now won four backstroke events in a row as the Black Bears head into their winter break.
Watson (Hempstead, N.Y.) won both the one- and three-meter boards with 362.18 and 2.97.08, respectively. He is currently the leader in both events for the conference.
Waresmith (Dover, Mass./Dover Sherborn) remained undefeated on both boards this past weekend as she led the Terriers past the University of Maine Black Bears. She is currently the leader in both events for the conference as well.
Team Results:BinghamtonBinghamton's women won 11 of 16 events en route to a 174-118 victory, while the men recorded a 160-131 victory over the visiting Purple Eagles. The dual meet wins were the first of the season for both Bearcat squads.
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Boston UniversityThe Boston University men's and women's swimming and diving teams swept Maine on Saturday afternoon. The women won by a 186-112 margin, while the men earned 185 points to Maine's 110. Both squads won 13-of-16 events, respectively.
[Boston Story]MaineThe University of Maine men's and women's swimming and diving teams both fell at Boston University today. The men's team lost 185-110, while the women lost 186-112.
[Maine Story]UMBCThe Retrievers are finished with competition for 2007 and will resume dual meet competition in the New Year, as they take on the Terrapins from Maryland on Thursday, Jan. 10 at 5:00 p.m. at the UMBC Natatorium.
New HampshireAfter a December hiatus, the Wildcats will travel to the Bahamas for winter training. During the camp, which will take place Jan. 4-12, the Wildcats will face North Dakota on Jan. 5.
Stony BrookBoth the Stony Brook men and women's swimming teams won in convincing fashion over the Iona Gaels and St. Francis Terriers Tuesday night at University Pool. The men improved to 4-4 on the season with their 76-35 victory over Iona and 87-20 win over St. Francis. The women notched their first two wins of the season in beating Iona, 76-35, and St. Francis, 87-20.
[Stony Brook Story]The Stony Brook men's swimming and diving team beat the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, 137-101, at University Pool Saturday afternoon. The Seawolves got off to a hot start, winning the first six events and never looked back, as they improved their record to 5-4 on the year.
[Stony Brook Men's Story]VermontThe Catamounts return to action January 9 when they host Dartmouth at 6:00pm at Forbush Natatorium.