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Montclair State Men’s Swimming Prepares for Dual meet against Drew University
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Montclair state University’s men’s swimming and diving team is set to compete in a dual meet against Drew University this friday, continuing a longstanding rivalry between the two New Jersey institutions. The meet, scheduled for a 3:30 p.m. start in Madison,NJ,will offer live coverage through montclairathletics.com.
Did you know?– Montclair State holds a 24-6 record against drew University. The Red Hawks won their last matchup 181-107. this Friday marks the 31st time the teams have competed.
Red Hawks Ride Momentum from Recent Victory
Montclair State enters the competition following a successful dual meet against Stevens,where the team showcased its depth and talent. The Red hawks demonstrated a strong performance across multiple disciplines, setting the stage for a competitive showdown with Drew.
Pro tip:– Keep an eye on Vincent Terzo and Peter Jarzab. They each secured two individual wins in the recent meet against Stevens. Terzo dominated the distance events.
Key Performers Lead the Charge
Vincent Terzo and Peter Jarzab spearheaded Montclair’s victory over Stevens, each securing a pair of individual wins. Terzo dominated the distance events, clocking times of 4:54.47 in the 500 free and 10:14.33 in the 1000 free.Jarzab excelled in the butterfly, winning both the 100 fly (51.01) and the 200 fly (1:59.60).
Additional individual victories came from Michael Salvatori and max Smilevski. Salvatori claimed the 200 backstroke in 1:57.41, while Smilevski touched the wall first in the 200 free with a time of 1:46.37. Salvatori also achieved a strong second-place finish in the 100 backstroke (1:57.41).
depth and Competitive Spirit on Display
The Red Hawks’ strength extended beyond the winners’ circle. Alex Pasquini closely followed Terzo in the distance events,finishing second in both the 500 free (4:58.81) and the 1000 free (10:16.32). Bobby Freece also secured two second-place finishes in the 100 free (49.02) and 200 free (1:46.39).
Reader question:– What’s next for the Red Hawks? After the Drew meet, Montclair State competes in the TCNJ Diving Invitational on Sunday, November 23, continuing the season.
Further contributing to Montclair’s extraordinary showing were Adrian Gonzalez, Philip Salek, and Matthew Dettlinger, each earning second-place individual finishes. Michael Wojciechowicz also demonstrated versatility, securing a second-place finish in the 50 free (22.12) and a pair of third-place finishes in the 100 free (49.09) and 200 free (1:49.59). Andrew Pearce and Darren Rockwell rounded out the individual scoring with third-place finishes in the 100 back (57.10) and 200 back (2:04.47),respectively.
Montclair’s relay teams also showcased their capabilities. The 200-medley relay team of Pearce, Dettlinger, Jarzab, and Freece finished second with a time of 1:38.32, while the 40
