Eph Men aim for top 15 finish at NCAA Swim/Dive Championships
WILLIAMSTOWN, MA -- A year ago at the NCAA
Division III Swimming & Diving Championships the Williams Ephs
finished in 21st place with four competitors
entered.
This year the Ephs will have 9 men competing. “After only
bringing 4 last year. this is a very good step in the right
direction,” noted Eph head coach Steve Kuster. We have a
few strong relays, but weren't able to get all our relays there, so
our scoring potential will be hurt a little by that.”
I am very hopeful that we can improve on showing last year,” Kuster stated. “Of the 9, only Gary Roberson and Ben Wampler have ever been to the [NCAA] meet, so much of our success will hinge on the new guys being ready to get it done.”
Kuster is hoping the Ephs can move up this time around and crack the top 15. “Hoping top 15, but really not sure where we can be, this bunch is very green and unpredictable.”
“Our free relays are hopefully poised to finish in the top 8 if they can repeat or improve on NESCAC performances. We will hope to piece together Medley Relays (which weren't invited) that can squeak into the top 16.”
“Gary Roberson and Ben Wampler are seeded well in the 200, 500, 1650 free and 50 and 100 free respectively. Hopefully some individual points to add to the relay points will come from those two.”
Swimmingworld.com event-by-event preview.
The 9 Eph competitors this year and their events:
Chris Corbett - 400 IM, 100/200 Breast
Andrew D'Ignazio - 200 FR
Paul Dyrkacz - 200/400 IM, 200 Breast, 200/400
FR
Stuart Horgan - 500 Free, 100/200 Fly
Graham Righi - 50, 100 Free 200/400 FR
Gary Roberson - 500, 200, 1650 Free, 800 FR
Phil Treesh - 200 Free, 200 Back, 800 FR
Ben Wampler - 50, 100, 200 Free, 200/400 FR
Tom Vieth - 500, 200, 100 Free, 800 FR