NORTHAMPTON - Jessie Wang (Princeton, NJ/Princeton) won three events and Katherine Welsh (St. Paul, MN/Saint Paul Academy) swept both boards as the Smith swim & dive team split their tri-meet with Wellesley and Springfield Saturday at Dalton Pool. Smith's victory over Springfield was the first win over the Pride dating back to the 1986 season. The Bears won four individual events and Katherine Welsh (St. Paul, MN/Saint Paul Academy) swept both boards. Prior to the meet, Smith honored its five seniors: Abby Caputo, Cady Dorrian (Jacksonville, FL/Douglas Anderson School of the Arts), Grace Magee (Portland, OR/Oregon Episcopal), Molly Seneker (Mercer Island, WA/Mercer Island), and Katherine Welsh (St. Paul, MN/Saint Paul Academy).

"This was the type of energy and meet this class deserved at Dalton Pool. They have endured so much to get to this point and they have done so representing the very best of Smith College. Their poise, leadership, and love for their teammates was critical to this meet's success and has been critical for this season's success." -- Head coach Caleb Potvin

Wellelsey 157 Smith 141
Smith 227 Springfield 68

Highlights

• Wang placed first in the 200 free (1:59.28), 200 fly (2:10.80) and the 100 fly (59.60)
• Maggie Cline (Santee, CA/West Hills) took the top spot in the 500 free (5:33.68), while Grace Magee (Portland, OR/Oregon Episcopal) posted season-best times in the 1000 free and 200 IM. 
• Welsh won both the 1-meter (284.45) and 3-meter (260.05) to remain undefeated in dual meets this season
• Molly Seneker (Mercer Island, WA/Mercer Island) achieved a season-best time in the 100 back (1:15.38)
• The 200 free relay team of Cline, Caputo, Emma Schultz (Hyattsville, MD/Elizabeth Seton), and Madeleine Lucas (Salem, MA/Salem) just edged out Wellesley with a first place time of 1:43.84

"While we came up just short against Wellesley, the historic victory over Springfield deserves to be celebrated. I told the team after the meet that I really felt this was our best meet of the season. They balanced intensity with focus, excitement with control, and they were relentless in their efforts throughout the meet. I am excited to see how this catapults toward a strong finish to the season. I also want to thank all of our incredible families, friends, Smith community members, and all who came to support the seniors and our team tonight. It was amazing to see Dalton packed!" - Head Coach Caleb Potvin

Up Next
Smith will face Mount Holyoke College on Saturday, February 7 at 11:00am

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