Last season, the UMass track and field team finished ninth and 10th respectively in the NEC’s. Both teams will hope to improve on those finishes after placing fifth and seventh in the A-10 championships last weekend.
Thursday, May 24, 2012 | last update: 12:25 am
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Minutemen capture 12th A-10 title, Minutewomen take third in championships
Both the UMass swimming and diving teams had impressive showings at the A-10 championships. Russ Yarworth was named Coach of the Year, while coach Mandy Hixon won her second-straight Diving Coach of the Year award.
Tags: Amina Meho, Diving Coach of the Year, Elizabeth Walsh, Hannah Swift, Jason Cook, Jennifer Corriveau, Joey Sbordon, John Clark, Mandy Hixon, Michaela Butler, Molly Papish, Russ Yarworth, Sarah Kannellas, Swimming
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UMass teams set for A-10 Championships
After splitting with Fordham on Senior Day, the Massachusetts men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams will travel to Buffalo, N.Y. for the Atlantic 10 Championships. The Minutemen will attempt to win their fourth consecutive title while the Minutewomen will look to overthrow nine-time defending champion and favorite Richmond.
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Underclassmen shine for Minutemen
The Massachusetts track and field teams pulled some of its better athletes in preparation for the Atlantic 10 Championships. Regardless, the Minutemen had a few successful events at Boston University.
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UMass preparing for conference championships
Both the mens’ and womens’ teams will head to Buffalo for the A-10 championships in hopes of bringing the title back to Amherst.
Tags: A10, Keene State College, Minuteman swimming, New England Invitational, Russ Yarworth, UMass Amherst Swimming
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UMass competes in New England Open
The Massachusetts men’s and women’s swimming and diving team will travel to Chestnut Hill on Saturday to compete in the New England Open. This weekend will be a good opportunity for both teams to gain experience before the Atlantic 10 Championships.
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Senior Day a success for UMass swimming and diving
The Minutemen and Minutewomen gave impressive performances against Fordham this past Saturday, led by Jason Cook and a handful of seniors.
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UMass swimming and diving teams successful in dual meets
The Minutemen and Minutewomen were successful over the weekend against Colgate in their seventh dual meet of the year. Jason Cook led the diving team, while Joey Sbordon helped the Minutemen beat the Red Raiders 182-106.
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UMass sweeps Rhode Island Invitational
Both the Minutemen and Minutewomen came away with a first-place finish in the two-day Rhode Island Invitational over winter break. The meet was a preview and warm up for the Atlantic 10 Championships as many of the same teams competed.
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UMass swimming to compete in Puerto Rico
The Massachusetts swimming and diving team should get some time in the sun as well as some competition during winter break. UMass will head to San Juan, Puerto Rico to compete in the Loyala Invitational on Jan. 9. The actual meet is little significance to UMass , and solely for preparation.
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