Virginia vs. Florida State

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, January 15. THE Florida State men's and women's swimming and diving teams went up against the defending ACC Champions Virginia today at the Morcom Aquatics Center, but were unable to knock down the Cavaliers. The women's team lost 163-123 and the men fell 161-134.

Although the Seminoles did not defeat the Cavaliers, the day was a success on a number of levels. The Seminoles took time to honor the senior class before the last home dual meet of their careers. In all 20 swimmers and divers were honored including 15 who began and ended their collegiate careers at Florida State.

During the meet the seniors showcased the knowledge and skills they gained over the years with wins in three individual events. Scott Thacker won the 100 breast with a time of 56.75 and Andy Hodgson earned a victory in the 200 back with a time of 1:47.85. Aleia Monden won the women's three-meter dive with a score of 306.30.

In addition to the seniors, Jordan Horsley and Kat Adham earned wins in the men's and women's one-meter dive, respectively. Junior Landon Marzullo capped of the Seminole's sweep of the diving events with his 373.05 point win on the three meter board. Stephanie Sarandos earned the only women's swimming victory in the 200 back with a time of 2:00.67.

The men's team helped end the meet on a high note for the Seminoles as seniors Corey Swanson and Hodgson teamed with freshman Mark Weber and junior Robby Hayes to take down Virginia in the 400 free relay with a time of 3:07.86.

Despite the losses head coach Neil Harper is optimistic about where Florida State is at this point in the season.

"The team was really excited for this meet, but they were also tired. We're at a crucial time in the season and they have been training really hard to get to where they need to be for the conference championships. With that in mind I'm pleased with how they performed and how they faced the adversity of going against a top team like Virginia. Hopefully this meet renews the athletes' hunger and drives us even further as we move closer to the championships."

Up next, Florida State travels to South Carolina to take on the Clemson Tigers this Saturday January 16, at 11:00 a.m.

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