Tigers Fall to Wolfpack in Swimming and Diving

Jan. 23, 2010

RALEIGH, NC – The Clemson men and women’s swimming and diving teams fell to North Carolina State on Saturday afternoon. The Wolfpack’s men defeated the Tigers 176.5-121.5, while the women fell 176-124. Clemson now falls to 8-4 (2-3 ACC) on the women’s side and 5-4 (0-4 ACC) on the men’s side.

Freshman Sarah Smith took second in the 1000 free and 500 free and senior Katrina Obas had a trio of second place finishes, as she took second in the 100 breast, 200 breast and 200 IM. Kelli Kyle also got a win for the Tigers by taking the 100 back. Junior Meggie Mizelle scored for the Tigers in the 200 fly and Maddie Tarantolo took second in the 200 fly.

For the men, Thomas Recko won both the 100 and 200 back for the Tigers with Jason Chatlosh finishing second in the 100 back. David Gordon finished second in the 500 free.

In diving, David Giambra took second on both diving events.

The Tigers will return to action on Saturday, January 30 at 11:00 a.m. as they host the Duke Blue Devils in McHugh Natatorium. Clemson will also be honoring their seniors against Duke as it is the final dual meet of the season.