The Colorado College swimming and diving teams secured decisive victories over Adams State at the Schlessman Natatorium on Friday, with the women winning 175-27 and the men triumphing 135-62 ahead of their Saturday rematch.
Program Momentum
- Program Momentum: The Tigers’ multi-event victories signal depth.
- Pool Records to Watch: Junior Sam Allen’s 1:51.24 mark in the 200 backstroke sets a new benchmark.
- Roster Rotation: Strong contributions from freshmen like Kate Chambon and Mercy March highlight impact scoring.
Dominant Performances in the Pool
The Colorado College women’s squad rolled to a 175-27 victory, powered by multi-event winners Adeline Turner and Kate Chambon. Turner captured both the 100 and 200 freestyle races, while Chambon claimed the 200 backstroke and was a member of both winning relays, the 400 medley and 200 freestyle. Avery Baumann joined Chambon on both winning relays, and Mercy March secured the 200 individual medley while contributing a leg to the 400 medley team alongside senior Alyssa Tunggal.
Additional individual wins for the women came from Livi Woolery in the 50 freestyle, Isabella Cole in the 200 breaststroke, Annie Engstrom in the 1000 freestyle, and Mollie Ditzler in the 200 butterfly. On the boards, Keller Pooley swept both diving events, backed by runner-up finishes from Julia Tilson in the 1-meter and Meg McCullough in the 3-meter.
Men’s Squad Sets Records and Secures Relays
The Colorado College men matched their teammates’ intensity in a 135-62 win, paced by standout swims from Sam Allen and Logan Loveday. Allen broke the pool record in the 200 backstroke with a time of 1:51.24, added a victory in the 200 IM, and swam the opening leg of the winning 400 medley relay. Loveday captured the 200 butterfly and joined forces on both the 400 medley and 200 freestyle relay teams.
Andrew Colgan and Igor Potempa teamed up with Allen and Loveday for the medley relay triumph. Potempa, Miles Nordling, and Cade McIntyre rounded out the victorious 200 freestyle relay lineup. Individual event victories further solidified the scoreline, with Colgan taking the 50 freestyle, Nordling the 100 freestyle, and Kole Petersen the 200 breaststroke. Nico Rimer swept the men’s diving events, with Logan Tennant placing second on the 1-meter and Keegan O’Connor taking second on the 3-meter.
| Team | Meet Score | Key Individual Multi-Winners |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado College (Women) | 175 | Adeline Turner, Kate Chambon |
| Adams State (Women) | 27 | – |
| Colorado College (Men) | 135 | Sam Allen, Logan Loveday |
| Adams State (Men) | 62 | – |
Squad Depth and Community Impact
Head coach Jen Buffin highlighted the collective output following the opening session. “I am proud of our full team effort tonight, highlighted by four new personal bests, 10 new season bests and Sam Allen’s pool record of 1:51.24 in the 200 backstroke,” Buffin stated. “Everyone is contributing through great race execution, pushing each other in the pool, and supporting each other on deck and behind the blocks.”
The meet served as the program’s Pink Meet, raising awareness during Breast Cancer Awareness Month alongside strong community attendance. The two squads return to the Schlessman Natatorium on Saturday, Oct 31, starting at 1 p.m.
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