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Women's Swimming and Diving

UNCW Takes 9th Straight CAA Crown

FAIRFAX, Va. - UNC Wilmington finished strong on the final day of the Colonial Athletic Association men's swimming and diving championship to claim its ninth consecutive title while the women finished second on Saturday at the McKay Natatorium.

With its ninth consecutive CAA crown, the Seahawks have tied James Madison for the most championships in the sports history in the CAA. For the women, it was their second second-place finish since winning their third title in 2006.

Allen was named 2009-10 CAA Men's Swimming Coach-of-the-Year. It was his third consecutive award and the seventh overall on the men's side.

UNCW's only individual championship on the evening came in the women's 200 Backstroke as sophomore Stephanie Forlenza tied a championship meet record when she touched the wall in 1:58.80, also a NCAA "B" cut qualifying time. The Seahawks claimed the top three places in the event with senior Laura Chinni (2:00.16) and sophomore Hilary Fritz (2:00.46) placing second and third, respectively.

Senior Rob Anderson and junior Scott Royal posted UNCW's best finishes on the evening with a pair of third-place showings. Anderson fashioned a time of 45.26 in the 100 Freestyle while Royal swam 15:48.52 in the 1650 Freestyle.

In diving, senior Matt Arb (301.90) and junior Kobi Salinas finished fourth and fifth, respectively, in the men's 3-meter board.

The Seahawks closed out the meet in fashion with the women winning the 400 Freestyle relay with a time of 3:22.32. The men added a third-place finish in the finale, clocking in at 3:01.98.


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