2008-09 Headlines
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Six Named to America East All-Academic Team
March 11, 2009Six members of the UMBC men's and women's swimming and diving teams have been selected to the 2009 America East Swimming and Diving All-Academic Teams, as announced by the conference Wednesday. Senior P.J. Sterba (Frederick, Md./Gov. Thomas Johnson), junior Zach Vonder Haar (Gahanna, Ohio/Columbus Academy) and sophomore Keilan Freeman (Calgary, Alberta, Canada/Argyll Centre) were named to the men's side, while senior Daniele Surkovich (Ellicott City, Md./Wilde Lake) and juniors Tereza Kaplanova (Prague, Czech Republic/Gymnazium J.G. Jankovskeho) and Lindsay Sherman (Bethany, Conn./Amity) were named to the women's side. -
Make It a Dozen! UMBC Men's Swimming and Diving Wins Sixth Consecutive America East Championship, 12th Overall, Women Take Second
February 22, 2009The UMBC men's swimming and diving team has won the America East Championship for the sixth consecutive season and 12th overall conference title. The Retrievers finished with 900 points, beating Boston University 27 points, who finished 873. The women finished in second with 687 points. The Boston University women won the title for the first time in 14 years.
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Reitz Seeded First in 200 Fly; Esposito, Maccherola Break School Records as UMBC Swimming and Diving Competes in Prelims on Final Day of America East Championships
February 22, 2009Juniors Jennifer Esposito (Lindenhurst, N.Y./Lindenhurst/C.W. Post) and Sam Maccherola (Woolford, Md./South Carroll/Tennessee) broke school records and sophomore Brad Reitz (Ellicott City, Md./Howard) qualified first in the 200 fly as the UMBC swimming and diving teams competed in the last prelim session of the America East Championships Sunday at Boston University.
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Bronson Breaks 200 Free Record as UMBC Men's Swimming and Diving Continues to Lead America East Championships
February 21, 2009Senior Justin Bronson (Oshawa, Ontario, Canada/Msgr. Paul Dwyer) broke the UMBC record in the 200 free and earned a gold medal in a time of 1:37.23 as the UMBC swimming and diving teams swam in the third day of the America East Championships. The men's team is in first place with 636 points, 20 points ahead of Boston University, while the women's team is second with 440 points, 85 behind Boston University.
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Maccherola Breaks 200 Free Record as UMBC Swimming and Diving Competes in Saturday Prelims at America East Championships
February 21, 2009Junior Sam Maccherola (Woolford, Md./South Carroll/Tennessee) broke the UMBC and America East Championship record in the 200 free as the UMBC swimming and diving teams competed in Saturday's prelim session at Boston University.
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Bronson, Reitz Break School Records as UMBC Men Lead America East Swimming and Diving Championships
February 20, 2009Senior Justin Bronson (Oshawa, Ontario, Canada/Msgr. Paul Dwyer) and sophomore Brad Reitz (Gambrills, Md./Arundel) both set school records on their way to earning gold during the second day of the America East Championships in Boston.
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Reitz Breaks 200 IM School Record as UMBC Swimming and Diving Competes in Friday Prelim Session
February 20, 2009Sophomore Brad Reitz (Ellicott City, Md./Howard) set the UMBC record in the 200 individual medley as he was the top qualifier for the finals tonight as the UMBC swimming and diving teams competed in Friday's prelim session in Boston.
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Four School Records Fall as UMBC Swimming and Diving Opens America East Championships Thursda
February 19, 2009The UMBC men's 800 freestyle relay team of sophomore Eric Jones (Gambrills, Md./Arundel), senior Evan Roseberry (Sinking Spring, Pa./Wilson), sophomore Keilan Freeman (Calgary, Alberta, Canada/Argyll Centre) and senior Justin Bronson (Oshawa, Ontario, Canada/Msgr. Paul Dwyer) earned gold while setting a UMBC, America East Championship and a Boston University Aquatic and Fitness Center pool record in a time of 6:39.18, as the Retrievers got off on the right foot to defending their America East Title Thursday night.
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UMBC Swimming and Diving Opens America East Championships Thursday in Boston
February 18, 2009The UMBC men's and women's swimming and diving team travel to Boston this weekend to compete at the America East Championships, hosted by Boston University, starting Thursday. The men have won five straight America East Crowns and 11 consecutive conference titles, while the women have won two straight titles.
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Bronson Garners America East Male Swimmer of the Week Honors
February 03, 2009Senior Justin Bronson (Oshawa, Ontario, Canada/Msgr. Paul Dwyer) has been named America East Male Swimmer of the Week for the third time this year, for the week ending Feb. 23, as announced by the conference Tuesday.
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UMBC Men's Swimming and Diving Defeats William and Mary, 173-123, Women Fall 181-115
January 31, 2009The UMBC men's swimming and diving team finished its dual meet schedule with a 173-123 victory at William and Mary Saturday, while the women's team dropped a 181-115 result to the Tribe. The men finish dual meet action with a 5-3-1 record, while the women fell to 4-7.
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UMBC Swimming and Diving Controls Marist Saturday on Senior Day
January 24, 2009The UMBC men's and women's swimming and diving teams won 25 out of 32 events Saturday as the men defeated Marist 162-127, while the women defeated the Red Foxes 169-120. With the wins the Retriever men moved to 4-3-1 on the season, while the women improved to 4-6.
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UMBC Swimming and Diving Men Tie East Carolina, Women Fall to Pirates
January 18, 2009The UMBC men's swimming and diving team earned a rare tie against the East Carolina Pirates 149-149 Saturday, while the women's team dropped a 191-103 decision.
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Swimming and Diving Notebook: UMBC at East Carolina Saturday, Alumni Day Jan. 24 vs. Marist, Retrievers Meet Olympians in Florida
January 12, 2009The UMBC men's and women's swimming and diving teams traveled to sunny Florida for their annual training trip, where they won six out of eight sections of the Ocean Mile at the Fort Lauderdale Rough Water Swim in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. on Jan. 3. The Retrievers' final home meet is Alumni Day against Marist on Jan. 24. If any former athletes are planning to attend, please RSVP to head coach Chad Cradock as soon as possible.
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Franc Named UMBC Assistant Director of Aquatics
December 15, 2008UMBC head men's and women's swimming and diving coach Chad Cradock announced today that former NJIT assistant Rob Franc has joined the Retrievers as the assistant director of aquatics and head age group coach for the Retriever Aquatics Club.
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Bronson Garners America East Male Swimmer of the Week Honors
November 25, 2008Senior Justin Bronson (Oshawa, Ontario, Canada/Msgr. Paul Dwyer) has been named America East Male Swimmer of the Week for the second this year, for the week ending Nov. 23, as announced by the conference Tuesday.
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UMBC Swimming and Diving Men Complete Three-Peat, Women Reclaim Title at Patriot Invitational
November 24, 2008The UMBC men's and women's swimming and diving teams have completed competition at the 2008 George Mason Patriot Invitational with the men winning their third straight title and women regaining the title a year after being the runner-ups in 2007. The men finished with 1,177.5 points, almost 500 points ahead of second-place UNC-Wilmington (687), while the women out-paced second-place UNCW, 861.5-764.
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Bronson Claims Top Seed in Two Events as UMBC Swimming and Diving Gets Set for Day 2 Finals at the Patriot Invite
November 22, 2008The UMBC men's and women's swimming and diving teams have completed the second day of preliminary competition at the George Mason Patriot Invitational. The Retrievers will see 28 swims in the finals during tonight's session.
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UMBC Swimming and Diving Men Pull Away, Women Take Lead on Second Day of Patriot Invitational
November 22, 2008The UMBC men's and women's swimming and diving teams took control on the second day of the George Mason Patriot Invitational, as the Retrievers set two new Patriot Invite records. The men now have a very-sizable lead with 816 points to second-place UNC-Wilmington's 452. The women have taken over the lead from host George Mason, 558-515.
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Maccherola, Bronson Seeded First after Preliminary Session of Patriot Invitational Day 1
November 21, 2008The UMBC men's and women's swimming and diving team have completed the first preliminary session of the 2008 George Mason Patriot Invitational and saw two Retrievers qualify first for the finals tonight at 6 p.m.
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Bronson Breaks 500 Free School Record in First Day of Patriot Invitational
November 21, 2008The UMBC men's and women's swimming and diving teams won six events Friday night in the first day of the George Mason Patriot Invitational. The men lead the competition with 314, 113 points more than second place, UNC-Wilmington. The women are second after one day, trailing first-place 258-246.
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UMBC Men's Swimming and Diving Earns Split with Towson, Maryland
November 15, 2008The UMBC men's swimming and diving team split a pair of meets with Towson and Maryland, while the women's team suffered two defeats. The men's team (3-3) defeated Towson, 168-132, but lost to the Terps, 163-134. The women's team (3-5) dropped a 226-70 decision to the Tigers and 205-89 to Maryland.
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UMBC Swimming and Diving Takes on Towson, Maryland Saturday
November 14, 2008The UMBC men's and women's swimming and diving teams travel to College Park, Md. to take on Maryland and Towson in a double-dual meet Saturday at 1 p.m.
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Roseberry Tabbed America East Swimmer of the Week
November 04, 2008Senior Evan Roseberry (Sinking Spring, Pa./Wilson) has been named America East Male Swimmer of the Week for the week ending Oct. 26, as announced by the conference Tuesday.
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Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving Sweep Binghamton in Dominating Fashion
November 01, 2008The UMBC men's and women's swimming and diving teams swept Binghamton Saturday afternoon at the UMBC Natatorium. The men (2-2) defeated the Bearcats (0-2), 170-125, while the women (3-3) downed Binghamton (0-3) by a score of 177-113. The Retrievers set 11 season-best times as a team on the day.
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UMBC Women's Swimming and Diving Sets 10 Season-Best Times in 147-126 Victory over New Hampshire
October 26, 2008The UMBC women's swimming and diving team avenged a loss to New Hampshire from last year, recording 10 season-best times on its way to a 147-126 victory Sunday afternoon at the UMBC Natatorium.
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UMBC Swimming and Diving Falls to Navy Saturday
October 25, 2008Both the UMBC men's and women's swimming and diving teams suffered defeats at Navy on Saturday afternoon. The men's side fell to 1-2 on the season after a 169-126 loss, while the women dropped to 1-3 after 136-105 decision
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UMBC Swimming and Diving Travels to Navy Saturday, Women Host New Hampshire Sunday
October 24, 2008The UMBC men's and women's swimming and diving teams return to action this weekend when they travel to Annapolis, Md. to face Navy on Saturday, with the women starting at 12 p.m. and the men at 2 p.m. The women's team then takes on New Hampshire at the UMBC Natatorium on Sunday at 2:30 p.m.
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Bronson Wins America East Male Swimmer of the Week
October 21, 2008Senior Justin Bronson (Oshawa, Ontario, Canada/Msgr. Paul Dwyer) has been named America East Male Swimmer of the Week for the week ending Oct. 19, as announced by the conference Tuesday.
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Both Retriever Swimming and Diving Teams Defeat Rider, 161-137
October 18, 2008The UMBC men's and women's swimming and diving teams opened their home dual meet schedule Saturday, with both teams defeating Rider 161-137 at the UMBC Natatorium. The men improved to 1-1 and the women to 1-2 on the season.
