WARRIOR SWIMMERS SPLIT AT SCRANTON

SCRANTON, Pa. – The Lycoming College swimming teams traveled to the University of Scranton, Saturday afternoon. The Warriors split with the Royals with the men winning 107-96, while the women fell 75-130. Lycoming’s men are now 5-3 in dual meets this season, while the Warrior women are now 4-4.

Lycoming’s men were led by Chris Mungo (Jr./Boonton, N.J.; Montville Twp.) and Steve Hawley (Jr./New Cumberland, Pa.; Trinity) who each won two individual events. Mungo won the 200 IM and 200 breaststroke, while Hawley was fastest in the 50 and 100 freestyles. Both Mungo and Hawley also swam legs on a first-place relay team. Jeff Swatkins (Jr./Guilford, Conn.; Xavier) and Josh Hogan (Sr./Waverly, N.Y.; Waverly) also picked up first-place finishes in the 200 butterfly and 200 backstroke, respectively.

The Warrior women were led by Kelly Sykes (Jr./Willimantic, Conn.; Windham) and Rebecca Fox (Sr./Middletown, N.J.; Middletown South). Sykes won the 200 backstroke, placed second in the 50 free, and swam a leg on a winning relay team. Fox won the 200 breaststroke and placed second in both the 200 free and 200 IM.

Lycoming’s swim team will be at home on Wednesday, January 19, when they host King’s College. The meet is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m.