WOMEN'S SWIMMING DOWNS WESTERN CONNECTICUT, 114-80

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CHICOPEE, MA, Nov. 9, 2007 - Elms College sophomore Liz Walker (Holyoke, MA) and senior Kaity Jo Bryll (East Hartland, CT) both earned a pair of first place finishes to help lead the Blazers to a 114-80 victory over Western Connecticut State University in Friday night's women's swimming dual meet at Partyka Natatorium.

With the victory Elms College moves to a record of 2-1 while the loss drops the Colonials to a mark of 0-1.

Walker clocked a new school record in the 100 meter individual medley finishing with a time of 1:15.11.  Walker's other first place finish came in the 100 meter breaststroke at a time of 1:20.11.  Bryll earned a first place finishes in the 200 meter freestyle and 100 meter freestyle with times of 2:30.77 and 1:07.67, respectively.

Walker and Bryll teamed with sophomore Marie Waterhouse (East Longmeadow, MA) and junior Kate Orefice (Southington, CT) to win the 200 meter medley relay at a time of 2:14.25. 

Western Connecticut sophomore Francesca Testa (Cheshire, CT) and freshman Karissa Piedescalzo (Cheshire, CT) both earned first place finishes for the Colonials.  Testa placed first in the 100 meter butterfly with a time of 1:14.33 and Piedescalzo clocked a winning time of 5:27.48 in the 400 meter freestyle.

Elms College returns to action Tuesday, November 13 at Smith College.  Meet time is scheduled for 7:00 p.m.