PISCATAWAY, N.J. – The Roberts men's and women's swimming and diving teams opened up the first full day of competition at the Metropolitan Collegiate (METS) Championships with a bang, as the teams set six new program records and had its highest place finishes in championship history.
William Rugaber placed seventh in the 1-meter dive with a school record breaking score of 371.70. Rugaber was the highest placing individual of the day for the Redhawks.
The 200-yard freestyle relay team consisting of
Mya June,
Ellie LaBenne,
Amanda Charleston, and
Rennee Rozler had an eighth place finish and also smashed the Roberts record with a time of 1:43.50.
The Redhawks also had success in the 400-yard medley relay with both the men's team and women's team placing top 10 while also setting the new top mark in program history. The women (
Daniela Bernal, Rozler, Charleston, June) took tenth with a time of 4:15. The men (
Gabe Rivers,
Tommy Booth,
Robert Bodien,
Andon Fedor) finished ninth overall in 3:42.17.
In addition to the relay, Rivers also set a pair of individual program records. The senior swam 4:58.66 in the 500-yard freestyle and 2:05.30 in the 200 IM.
Roberts will be back in the pool on Saturday as the METS Championships continue.
