Women's Swimming and Diving | January 15, 2018

BALTIMORE (Md.) - The La Salle women's swimming and diving team returned to the pool for the first time since November in a meet at Loyola (Md.) on Monday. The Explorers were ultimately edged, 164-136, but were able to come up with nine wins on the day.

"We brought the teams back on campus on December 27," head coach Jamie Platt said. "Both teams have been working nonstop to prepare for the end of the year. The opportunity to get up and compete today at Loyola was not overlooked by any of the team members. I am so pleased by our approach to the last few weeks and today's efforts."

Olivia DiStefano was one of three Explorers to record multiple first place wins on the day. The junior touched the wall first in the 100 free (53.84 seconds), 100 back (57.69 seconds), and 50 free (24.74 seconds).

Senior Hannah Elliott was the top swimmer in the 200 free (1:56.82) and 500 free (5:13.67), netting La Salle two first place victories.

Sydney Szopo swept the diving events, scoring a 241.80 in the three meter and a 253.58 in the one meter. 

Sophomore Emily Wolbert turned an impressive performance with a first place finish in the 200 fly, finishing in 2:09.69.

Platt and the Explorers head to New York on Saturday when they take on Atlantic 10 opponents Fordham and Richmond.