GOLDEN FLYERS SPLIT WEEKEND SWIM MEETS
Nazareth tops Utica, 113-59, for second win
• PENN STATE BEHREND 108, NAZARETH 101 | • NAZARETH 113, UTICA 59

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (Jan. 31, 2004) -- Nazareth's men's swimming and diving team came back strong Saturday following a close loss at Penn State Behrend Friday to secure its second victory of the season by defeating Empire 8 Conference rival Utica, 113-59.

On Friday in Eria, Pa., the Golden Flyers lost to Penn State Behrend 108-101.

Against the Utica, the Golden Flyers won nine of the 13 events to improve to 2-8 overall. Sophomores Chris Fello and Matt Muratore (pictured) each won two individual events. Fell captured the 200 freestyle (2:13.44) and the 200 backstroke (2:38.45). Muratore won the 800 freestyle (9:28.50) and the 100 freestyle (1:00.31).

Other winners were freshman Tim Baker in the 50 freestyle (:27.22), sophomore Dan Paganin in the 200 butterfly (2:37.60), and sophomore Derek Ortiz in 1-meter diving (151.65). Baker and Paganin also were members of the winning 400-meter medley relay team that included Paul Osetek and Justin Montemarano.

In Friday's meet, junior Mike Bond won both diving events and Fello won the 200 IM (2:14.59). Paganin also captured the 100 butterfly (:59.12).

Nazareth swims again Saturday at home against RIT at 1 p.m.