TROY, N.Y. – The Ithaca College men's swimming & diving team delivered a dominant all-around performance on Saturday, defeating Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), 163–133, at Robinson Pool.
Mirroring the success of the women's team, the Bombers got off to a fast start by winning the 200-yard medley relay.
Alec Kutsner,
Will Stanczewski,
Matthew Mitros, and
Spencer Alderson combined for a time of 1:35.35—more than two seconds ahead of RPI's runner-up squad. Later in the meet,
Ryan Cooke,
Mike Ekert, Stanczewski, and Alderson capped off the day with a victory in the 400-yard freestyle relay, posting a strong time of 3:13.21 to complete the relay sweep.
Ithaca showcased its depth in the 50-yard freestyle, claiming the top three spots.
Matthew Mitros led the charge with a winning time of 21.82. He followed that up with another individual victory in the 100-yard butterfly, touching first in 52.45.
Senior
Ryan Cooke continued his impressive start to the season, winning three individual events. He claimed the 100-yard freestyle in 47.45—an improvement over his time from last week—while Alderson finished second in 48.33. Cooke also took first in the 200-yard freestyle with a time of 1:46.50, more than three seconds ahead of the nearest RPI swimmer, and later added a win in the 500-yard freestyle, clocking in at 4:51.90.
On the diving boards,
Kian Long was exceptional, sweeping both the 3-meter (242.25) and 1-meter (298.05) events to earn valuable points for the Bombers.
200-yard medley relay:
1.
Alec Kutsner,
Will Stanczewski,
Matthew Mitros and
Spencer Alderson- 1:35.35
1000-yard freestyle:
2.
Bennett Molitor-Kirsch- 10:16.51
200-yard freestyle:
1.
Ryan Cooke- 1:46.50
100-yard backstroke:
2.
Alec Kutsner- 52.24
100-yard breaststroke:
2.
Mateo Graff- 1:00.40
3.
Will Stanczewski- 1:00.67
200-yard butterfly:
4.
James Moore- 2:00.75
50-yard freestyle:
1.
Matthew Mitros- 21.82
2.
Spencer Alderson- 21.97
3.
Alec Kutsner- 22.16
1-meter diving:
1.
Kian Long- 298.05
2.
Ignacio Fernandez-Manzano- 153.15
100-yard freestyle:
1.
Ryan Cooke- 47.45
2.
Spencer Alderson- 48.33
200-yard backstroke:
2.
Marshall Adams- 1:58.35
200-yard breaststroke:
2.
Mateo Graff- 2:15.07
3.
Will Stanczewski- 2:18.05
500-yard freestyle:
1.
Ryan Cooke- 4:51.90
3.
Bennett Molitor-Kirsch- 4:59.71
100-yard butterfly:
1.
Matthew Mitros- 52.45
3-meter diving:
1.
Kian Long- 242.25
2.
Ignacio Fernandez-Manzano- 135.00
200-yard IM:
3.
Ben Hurty- 2:04.16
400-yard Freestyle Relay:
1.
Ryan Cooke,
Mike Ekert,
Will Stanczewski and
Spencer Alderson– 3:13.21
The Bombers will take its 4-1 dual meet record into a road matchup at SUNY Cortland slated for next Saturday, November 8 at 1 p.m.
