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DATE: Sat., Jan. 21, 2006

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Swimming & Diving

Two freshmen highlight Devils' day

FREDONIA, N.Y. -- A pair of freshman had the top performances for Fredonia State at a quadrangular meet Saturday in the Steele Hall Natatorium.

Kelly Sponholz (Alden/Alden) remained unbeaten this season in all diving competition with victories off the 1-meter and 3-meter boards. She is 18-0 with one meet left before the SUNYAC Championships.

The Blue Devil women fell to Case Western Reserve, 137-101; to Ithaca College, 164-78; and to the University of Rochester, 170-73.

Among the men, Robert Rumsey (Grand Island/Grand Island) posted a 100-yard backstroke time of :55.88, the second fastest time in the conference this season.

Case Western defeated the Fredonia State men, 177-44. In addition, Ithaca (155-49) and Rochester (177-54) defeated Fredonia State.

The Blue Devils close out the home portion of their season next Saturday. Jan. 28, vs. Oneonta and Hartwick.

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