Western New England College
Women's Swimming News

Friday-Sunday, Feb. 18-20, 2005
WNEC at NEISDA Championship (Waltham, Mass.) (14th/22)

NEISDA Championship hosted by Bentley College

SENIOR CO-CAPTAIN KELLI ARSENAULT WINS KAY FROMER AWARD

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Western New England College women's swimming co-captain Kelli Arsenault (Branford, CT) ended her career in sensational fashion by becoming the first individual in school history to receive the Kay Fromer Award as the senior swimmer scoring the most career points at the New England Intercollegiate Swimming and Diving Association (NEISDA) Championship on February 20.

Arsenault, a social work major, totaled 86 points (60 individual, 26 relays) of the team's 142 points as the Golden Bears finished 14th in the 22-team field in the championship hosted by Bentley College from February 18-20. She scored 242 individual points in four years competing in the NEISDA championship.

Arsenault placed fourth in three events this past weekend Ñ 50-yard backstroke (30.01 prelims, 30.04), 100 backstroke (school record 1:03.21 prelims, 1:03.22), and 200 backstroke (school record 2:15.75, 2:16.34). She also swam the first leg on the 200-yard (15th) and 400 medley (16th) relays teams, and the anchor leg on the 200 medley (15th) and 200 freestyle (18th) relays squads that scored points.

"Kelli was a standout swimmer from day one," said WNEC coach Andrea Daley. "She has always been an asset to the team, not only as an athlete, but also as a leader. She is positive and supportive of her teammates and she works hard for her success. Kelli has played a key role in putting our swimming program on the map. She is an amazing person."

Golden Bears Highlights from Day 3 (Sunday, Feb. 20, 2005)

Western New England College finished 14th among 22 teams with 142 points.

Senior co-captain Kelli Arsenault (Branford, CT) received the "Kay Fromer Award" as the women's senior swimmer scoring the most career points at the New Englands. She had 60 individual points at the meet this year and 242 points in four years.

Arsenault placed fourth in the 50-yard backstroke (30.01 prelims, 30.04), 20 points.

Senior co-captain Jennifer McCormick (Cheshire, CT) finished sixth in the 200-butterly (school record 2:27.30 prelims, 2:30.11), 18 points.

Golden Bears Highlights from Day 2 (Saturday, Feb. 19, 2005)

Western New England College was 13th among 22 teams with 104 points.

Senior co-captain Kelli Arsenault (Branford, CT) placed fourth in the 100-yard backstroke (1:03.21 prelims, 1:03.23), 20 points

Senior co-captain Jennifer McCormick (Cheshire, CT) finished seventh in the 100-breaststroke (1:15.15 prelims, 1:14.85), 16 points

Western New England College's 800-yard freestyle relay team of McCormick, junior Karen McCauley (Middletown, CT), sophomore Ashley Korbut (South Hadley, MA), and Arsenault finished 14th (9:06.18), 10 points

Western New England College's 200-yard medley relay team of Arsenault, McCormick, Korbut, and freshman Lindsay Frenkel (Watertown, CT) placed 15th (2:07.69 prelims, 2:06.56), 8 points

Golden Bears Highlights from Day 1 (Friday, Feb. 18, 2005)

Western New England College was 12th among 22 teams with 50 points.

Senior co-captain Kelli Arsenault (Branford, CT) placed fourth in the 200-yard backstroke (2:15.75 prelims, 2:16.34), 20 points

Senior co-captain Jennifer McCormick (Cheshire, CT) finished sixth in the 200-yard individual medley (2:24.81 prelims, 2:27.72), 18 points

Sophomore Ashley Korbut (South Hadley, MA) placed 15th in the 200-yard individual medley (2:34.18 prelims, 2:34.01), 4 points

Western New England College's 400-yard medley relay team of Arsenault, freshman Christa Melillo (Adams, MA), McCormack, and junior Karen McCauley (Middletown, CT) was 16th (4:50.07 prelims, 4:56.91), 6 points

The Golden Bears' 200-yard freestyle relay team of McCormick, McCauley, Korbut, and Arsenault finished 18th (1:56.25 prelims, 1:57.29), 2 points

Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2005
Eastern Connecticut 138, WNEC 102

Friday, Feb. 4, 2005
Western Connecticut 131, WNEC 109

Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2005
WNEC 135, St. Joseph (Conn.) 103

SOPHOMORE ASHLEY KORBUT NAMED WNEC FEMALE ATHLETE-OF-THE-WEEK

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Sophomore Ashley Korbut (South Hadley, MA) was honored Tuesday (Jan. 25) as the Western New England College Female Athlete-of-the-Week.

Korbut, a sophomore, captured two events in a 132-97 victory over visiting Wheelock College on January 22. She placed first in the 50-yard freestyle (29.47) and 1000 freestyle (12:30.03) events. Korbut, an accounting major, also swam the third leg on the 200-medley relay squad that finished first in 2:09.44.

Saturday, Jan. 22, 2005
WNEC 132. Wheelock 97

Saturday, Jan. 15, 2005
Mount Holyoke 159, WNEC 81

Golden Bears Highlights
Senior Jen McCormick (Cheshire, CT) broke her records in the 100-meter butterfly (1:16.17) and 200 individual medley (2:47.03), and broke a seven-year old record in the 100 breaststroke (1:27.10). She was first in the 200 IM, second in the 100 breaststroke, and third in the 100 butterfly.

Senior Kelli Arsenault (Branford, CT) was the lead swimmer on the 200 medley relay team. She broke her record in the 50 backstroke with a time of 33.62 seconds in the first leg of the relay.

Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2005
WNEC 64, Regis 53
Bentley 74, WNEC 47

Golden Bears Highlights
Senior Kelli Arsenault (Branford, CT) won the 100-yard backstroke in 1:05.94.

Senior Jen McCormick (Cheshire, CT) took first in the 100-yard breaststroke with a time of 1:18.17.

SENIOR JEN McCORMICK SELECTED GOLDEN BEARS' FEMALE ATHLETE-OF-THE-WEEK

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - Senior Jen McCormick (Cheshire, CT) was honored Tuesday (Dec. 14) as the Western New England College Female Athlete-of-the-Week.

McCormick, a team co-captain, won the 400-yard individual medley with a school record time of 5:14.20 in a meet against Simmons, breaking her old mark of 5:15.42. She also placed first the 50 butterfly (30.70) and second in the 100 butterfly (1:05.72). McCormick is an elementary education major.

Saturday, Dec. 11, 2004
Simmons 137, WNEC 104

Golden Bears Highlights
Senior Kelli Arsenault (Branford, CT) won the 50 backstroke (30.49) and 100 backstroke (1:06.52).

Senior Jen McCormick (Cheshire, CT) placed first in the 400-yard individual medley in 5:14.20 (breaking her old mark of 5:15.42). She also won the 50 butterfly (30.70) and was second in the 100 butterfly (1:05.72).

Sophomore Ashley Korbut (South Hadley, MA) won the 500 freestyle (5:51.62).

SENIOR KELLI ARSENAULT NAMED WNEC FEMALE ATHLETE-OF-THE-WEEK

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Senior co-captain Kelli Arsenault (Plainville, CT) was honored Tuesday (Dec. 7) as the Western New England College Female Athlete-of-the-Week.

Arsenault captured three events as the Golden Bears placed second among six teams at the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) Women's Swimming Championship. She won gold medals in the 50-yard backstroke (30.73, 30.28 prelims), 100 backstroke (GNAC record 1:05.09), and the 200 freestyle (2:14.09, 2:13.81 prelims).

A social work major, Arsenault also swam the first leg on the 200 medley relay squad that finished second.

Saturday, Dec. 4, 2004
WNEC at GNAC Championship (2nd/6)

GOLDEN BEARS FINISH SECOND AMONG SIX TEAMS AT GNAC CHAMPIONSHIP

BOSTON, Mass. — Western New England College placed second among six teams at the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) Women's Swimming Championship last Saturday (Dec. 4) at Simmons College. Host Simmons won the event with 260 points followed by WNEC at 115. St. Joseph (Connecticut) was third (79) followed by Elms (70), Wheelock (56), and Norwich (53).

Senior co-captain Kelli Arsenault (Branford, CT) led the Golden Bears by winning three events, the 50-yard backstroke (30.73, 30.28 prelims), 100 backstroke (GNAC record 1:05.09), and 200 freestyle (2:14.09, 2:13.81 prelims).

Sophomore Ashley Korbut (South Hadley, MA) was a double winner taking the 500 freestyle (5:55.08) and 50 butterfly (31.19, 30.98 prelims) events while placing third in the 100 butterfly (1:14.10).

Senior co-captain Jennifer McCormick (Cheshire, CT) finished second in the 100 butterfly (1:06.80) and third in both the 100 breaststroke (1:17.07) and 200 individual medley (2:30.37, 2:29.34 prelims).

Other point scorers: Junior Karen McCauley (Middletown, CT) placed fourth in the 100 butterfly (1:17.98, 1:16.65 prelims) and fifth in both the 100 backstroke (1:16.94, 1:15.97 prelims) and 1000 freestyle (13:09.23, 13:08.49 prelims).

Freshman Lindsay Frenkel (Watertown, CT) placed sixth in the 50 backstroke (35.70, 35.59 prelims), sixth in the 100 backstroke (1:19.60, 1:17.96 prelims), and eighth in the 50 freestyle (31.69, 31.56 prelims).

Freshman Christa Melillo (Adams, MA) finished sixth in the 50 breaststroke (39.50).

Sophomore Christina Fournier (Manchester, NH) took eighth in both the 100 freestyle (1:10.34) and 100 breaststroke (1:30.36, 1:28.62 prelims).

Western New England College's 200 medley relay team of Arsenault, McCormick, Korbut, and McCauley finished second in 2:07.77.

Western New England College's 400 freestyle relay team of Fournier, Melillo, freshman Laura Sobolewski (East Hartford, CT), and Frenkel placed sixth in 4:55.66 (4:55.54 prelims).

Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2004
Westfield State 151, WNEC 103

Golden Bears Highlights
Senior Kelli Arsenault (Branford, CT) won three events, the 200 freestyle (2:10.45), 100 backstroke (1:05.49), and 500 freestyle (5:57.47)

Senior Jen McCormick (Cheshire, CT) also was a triple winner capturing the 100 freestyle (11;58.26), 100 butterfly (1:06.84), and 100 breaststroke (1:16.71).

Thursday, Nov. 18, 2004
WNEC 70, Gordon 50
Salem State 70, WNEC 52

Golden Bears Highlights
Senior Jen McCormick (Cheshire, CT) was a triple winner capturing the 100 breaststroke (1:05.14), 100 butterfly (1:07.75), and the 200 individual medley (2:31.63).

Senior Kelli Arsenault (Branford, CT) won two events, the 100 freestyle (1:05.14) and 200 freestyle (2:10.36).

Sophomore Ashley Korbut (South Hadley, MA) won the 500 freestyle (5:59.14).

Thursday, Nov. 11, 2004
WPI 136, WNEC 106

Golden Bears Highlights
Senior Kelli Arsenault (Branford, CT) was a triple winner capturing the 1000 freestyle (11:59.20), 100 backstroke (1:05.33), and 200 backstroke (2;22.10).

Senior Jen McCormick (Cheshire, CT) broke her school record in the 200 butterfly with a winning time of 2:28.87. She also took first in the 200 breaststroke.

Sophomore Ashley Korbut (South Hadley, MA) won the 500 freestyle (5:58.38).

Junior Karen McCauley (Middletown, CT) finished second in the 200 butterly (2:51.90).

Saturday, Nov. 6, 2004
Bridgewater State 147, WNEC 100

Golden Bears Highlights
Sophomore Ashley Korbut (South Hadley, MA) placed first in the 50-yard butterfly and second in the 1000 freestyle.

Senior Kelli Arsenault (Branford, CT) took first in the 100 backstroke.

Coach Andrea Daley - "Many swimmers improved their times from a week ago, so things are looking up."

Saturday, Oct. 30, 2004
WNEC placed third among four teams at the St. Joseph College (Conn.) BlueJay Pentathlon

Golden Bears Highlights
Seniors Jen McCormick (Cheshire, CT) and Kelli Arsenault (Branford, CT) were ranked fifth and sixth, respectively, among 44 individuals scoring points at the meet.

Arsenault placed first in the 100-yard backstroke (1:05.96), and fifth in the both 100 butterfly (1:12.65) and 100 freestyle (1:00.72).

McCormick was second in the 100 breaststroke (1:17.86) and fourth in both the 100 butterfly (1:09.73) and 100 individual medley (1;11.98).

WESTERN NEW ENGLAND COLLEGE OPENS SEASON SATURDAY AT ST. JOSEPH (CONN.) RELAYS

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Western New England College will open its 2004-05 season at 1:00 p.m. Saturday (Oct. 30) at the St. Joseph College (Conn.) Blue Jay Pentathlon Relays in West Hartford, Connecticut.

Last year WNEC posted a 7-4 record for its second straight winning season under coach Andrea Daley. The Golden Bears also captured their first Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) Championship title, and finished ninth among 21 teams at the New England Intercollegiate Swimming & Diving Association (NEISDA) Championship.

Heading the list of five returning letterwinners is senior Kelli Arsenault (Branford, CT) who was fourth in both the 100 and 200-yard backstroke events, and sixth in the 50 backstroke at the NEISDA Championship. She also won her third straight 200 backstroke title at the GNAC Championship, finished first in the 50 backstroke, and swam on the winning 200 medley and 400 freestyle relay teams.

Arsenault will serve as a team captain with senior Jennifer McCormick (Cheshire, CT) who led the team with 198 individual points last year. McCormick competes in the butterfly and individual medley events.

The other returning letterwinners are junior Karen McCauley (Middletown, CT) in the freestyle and butterfly events, and sophomores Ashley Korbut (South Hadley, MA) in the distance freestyle and individual medley events and Samantha Munson (West Hartford, CT) in the freestyle and backstroke events.

There are seven new members on the Golden Bears roster this season, sophomores Christina Fournier (Manchester, NH) and Jessica Mastriani (Southbury, CT), and freshmen Christina Carlsen (Auburn, MA), Lindsay Frenkel (Watertown, CT), Christa Melillo (Adams, MA), Caityln Russo (Weston, CT), and Laura Sobolewski (East Hartford, CT).

"Last year we broke a lot of records and had great success as a team," said Daley who is in her third season. "This year we have a large number of newcomers so right now we are focusing on individual successes and meeting personal goals. We have a variety of talents and expect some standout swims."

Winter Sports Banquet
Saturday, March 27, 2003
List of Award Recipients

Women's Swimming
Most Valuable Player - Junior Jennifer McCormick (Cheshire, CT)
Coaches Award - Junior Kelli Arsenault (Branford, CT)
Rookie-of-the-Year - Freshman Morgan Koepper (South Windsor, CT)

FRESHMAN BRIANNA LUTTER HONORED AS THE WESTERN NEW ENGLAND COLLEGE ATHLETE-OF-THE-WEEK

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Swimming standout Brianna Lutter (Watertown, CT) was honored Tuesday (Feb. 24) as the Western New England College Female Athlete-of-the-Week.

Lutter, a freshman, scored 15 points as the Golden Bears finished ninth among 21 schools at the New England Intercollegiate Swimming and Diving Association (NEISDA) Championship. She placed 13th in the 100 yard breaststroke (1:15.99), and 14th in both the 100 butterfly (1:08.48) and 200 butterfly (2:35.03) events.

An education major, Lutter also swam the third leg on the 800 freestyle relay team that placed seventh (school record 8:40.57), the third leg on the 400 medley relay squad that took 10th, and the second leg on the 400 freestyle relay team that placed 13th.

Friday-Sunday, Feb. 20-22, 2004
WNEC at NEISDA Championship (Waltham, Mass.) (9th/21)

NEISDA Championship Results

WESTERN NEW ENGLAND COLLEGE FINISHES 9TH AMONG 21 TEAMS AT THE NEISDA CHAMPIONSHIP

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Western New England College completed another successful season by finishing ninth among 21 teams at the New England Intercollegiate Swimming & Diving Association (NEISDA) Championship Sunday (Feb. 22).

Host Bentley College won the event with 895 points while WNEC totaled 298 points despite having no divers entered in the competition. Seven swimmers totaled 182 points while the relay squads accounted for 116 points.

Western New England College posted a 7-4 record his winter for its second straight winning season under second-year coach Andrea Daley.

WNEC point scorers at the NEISDA Championship:

INDIVIDUALS

Kelli Arsenault (Junior, Branford, Conn.) scored 58 of the team's 182 individual points.

4th - 200-yard backstroke - 2:18.86 (2:18.31 prelims) (20 points) (All-New England)
4th - 100-yard backstroke - 1:04.20 (20 points) (All-New England)
6th - 50-yard backstroke - 30.60 (30.53 prelims) (18 points) (All-New England)

Morgan Koepper (Freshman, South Windsor, Conn.) scored 49 of the squad's 182 individual points.

5th - 200-yard freestyle - 2:03.13 (school record) (19 points) (All-New England)
6th - 50-yard freestyle - 26.50 (26.00 prelims) (18 points) (All-New England)
9th - 100-yard freestyle - 57.87 (57.48 prelims, school record) (12 points)

Elena Massa (Senior Co-Captain, Easthampton, Mass.) scored 32 of the team's 182 individual points.

10th - 50-yard breaststroke - 34.37 (33.68 prelims, school record) (11 points)
10th - 50-yard freestyle - 26.83 (26.66 prelims) (11 points)
11th - 100-yard breaststroke - 1:15.45 (10 points)

Brianna Lutter (Freshman, Watertown, Conn.)
11th - 200-yard butterfly - 2:33.54 (2:30.42 prelims) (10 points)
15th - 100-yard butterfly - 1:08.76 (4 points)
18th - 200-yard freestyle - 2:11.27 (1 point)

Jennifer McCormick (Junior, Cheshire, Conn.)
13th - 100-yard breaststroke - 1:15.99 (7 points)
14th - 100-yard butterfly - 1:08.48 (5 points)
14th - 200-yard butterfly - 2:35.13 (2:35.03 prelims) (5 points)

Ashley Korbut (Freshman, South Hadley, Mass.)
13th - 100-yard individual medley - 1:10.55 (7 points)

Kathryn Meade (Sophomore, Chicopee, Mass.)
15th - 1000-yard freestyle - 12:01.73 (4 points)

RELAYS

800-yard freestyle relay - Ashley Korbut, Kelli Arsenault, Brianna Lutter, Morgan Koepper, 7th - 8:40.57 (school record) (32 points)

200-yard freestyle relay - Elena Massa, Kelli Arsenault, Kathryn Meade, Morgan Koepper, 8th - 1:49.78 (1:49.37 prelims, school record) (26 points)

400-yard medley relay - Kelli Arsenault, Elena Massa, Brianna Lutter, Morgan Koepper, 10th - 4:31.50 (4:26.87 prelims, school record) (22 points)

200-yard medley relay - Kelli Arsenault, Elena Massa, Ashley Korbut, Morgan Koepper, 10th - 2:01.93 (2:01.61 prelims) (22 points)

400-yard freestyle relay Ð Elena Massa, Brianna Lutter, Ashley Korbut, Kathryn Meade, 13th Ñ 4:04.65 (14 points)

JUNIOR JENNIFER McCORMICK HONORED AS THE WESTERN NEW ENGLAND COLLEGE ATHLETE-OF-THE-WEEK

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Swimming standout Jennifer McCormick (Cheshire, CT) was honored Tuesday (Feb. 17) as the Western New England College Athlete-of-the-Week.

McCormick, a junior education major, won the 200-yard breaststroke (2 minutes, 47.61 seconds) as the Golden Bears ended their dual meet season with a 132-126 victory over visiting Eastern Connecticut State University. She also placed second in the 100 breaststroke (1:17.03) and third in the 200 butterfly (2:38.91).

With McCormick helping to lead the way, Western New England College compiled a 7-4 record this winter for its second straight winning season under second-year coach Andrea Daley.

Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2004
WNEC 132, Eastern Connecticut 126

SOPHOMORE KATHRYN MEADE HONORED AS THE WNEC FEMALE ATHLETE-OF-THE-WEEK

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Sophomore Kathryn Meade (Chicopee, MA) was honored Tuesday (Feb. 10) as the Western New England College Female Athlete-of-the-Week.

Meade captured the 500-yard freestyle (5 minutes, 56 seconds) in a 145-95 victory over St. Joseph, Connecticut. She also finished second in the 50 freestyle (28.55) and third in the 200 freestyle (2:21.10).

The victory gave the Golden Bears a 6-4 record and assured the squad of its second straight winning season under coach Andrea Daley.

Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2004
WNEC 145, St. Joseph, Conn. 95

Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2004
Mount Holyoke 151, WNEC 102

Saturday, Jan. 24, 2004
WNEC 152, Western Connecticut 128

WESTERN NEW ENGLAND COLLEGE CAPTURES FIRST GNAC TITLE

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — With 11 individuals scoring points and no diving program, Western New England College captured its first Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) Women's Swimming Championship Saturday, January 17 in Boston.

The Golden Bears totaled 123 points despite having no individuals entered in the one-meter diving event to outdistance host Simmons College (108), St. Joseph College of Connecticut (105), and Norwich (22).

WNEC had finished second the last two years and third during the 2000-01 season. The GNAC Women's Swimming Championship is usually held in December, but was postponed last month because of bad weather.

"This was an exciting win for us," said second-year WNEC coach Andrea Daley. "Every member of our team scored points and we placed first without having a diving program."

Western New England College's top performer was junior Kelli Arsenault (Branford, CT) who captured her third straight 200 backstroke (2:21.17) title. She also won the 50 backstroke (30.80), and swam the first leg on both the winning 200 medley relay (school record 2:00.72) and 400 freestyle relay (4:00.34) teams.

Senior co-captain Elena Massa (Easthampton, MA) took the gold medal in the 50 breaststroke (school record 33.78 seconds) and finished third in the 50 freestyle (27.45). She also swam the second leg on both the winning 200 medley relay (school record 2:00.72) and 400 freestyle relay (4:00.34) teams.

Sophomore Kathryn Meade (Chicopee, MA) won the gold medal in the 1000 freestyle (12:19.00) and placed fourth in both the 100 freestyle (1:02.55) and 500 freestyle (6:08.64) events.

Among the other point scorers were:

Freshman Brianna Lutter (Watertown, CT) who finished second in the 100 butterfly (1:11.86), third in the 200 freestyle (2:14.59), and third in the 500 freestyle (6:04.89). She also swam the anchor leg on the winning 400 freestyle relay team (4:00.34).

Freshman Morgan Koepper (South Windsor, CT) placed second in both the 50 freestyle (26.60) and 100 freestyle (57.69) events, and swam the anchor leg on the winning 200 medley relay team (school record 2:00.72), and the third leg on the winning 400 freestyle relay squad (4:00.34).

Freshman Ashley Korbut (South Hadley, MA) came home second in the 500 freestyle (5:57.35), fourth in the 400 individual medley (5:37.91), and fifth in the 50 butterfly (32.46). She also swam the third leg on the winning 200 medley relay team (school record 2:00.72).

Junior co-captain Kelly Doherty (Poughkeepsie, NY) took third in the 50 backstroke (34.67).

Junior Jennifer McCormick (Cheshire, CT) placed third in three events, the 50 butterfly (32.00), 50 breaststroke (36.41), and 200 breaststroke (2:52.98) events.

Sophomore Karen McCauley (Middletown, CT) was fourth in the 200 backstroke (2:40.78) and fifth in the 50 backstroke (35.99).

Senior Vickie Tartavoulle (Levittown, NY) finished fifth in the 1000 freestyle (14:44.72).

Senior Krystal Homon (South Royalston, MA) took sixth in the 200 breaststroke (2:52.98).

Saturday, Jan. 17, 2004
WNEC at GNAC Championship (1st)

Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2004
WNEC 82, Regis 40
Bentley 68, WNEC 54

SENIOR CO-CAPTAIN ELENA MASSA NAMED WNEC ATHLETE-OF-THE-WEEK

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - Swimming co-captain Elena Massa (Easthampton, MA) was honored Tuesday (Dec. 9) as the Western New England College Athlete-of-the-Week.

Massa, a senior, compiled two personal records after placing second in both the 100-yard butterfly (1:08.56) and 200 freestyle (2:09.64) events against Westfield State College. She also swam the first leg on the 200 freestyle relay team that placed first (1:52.62).

A biology major, Massa also took first in both the 50 breaststroke (35.60) and 100 individual medley (1:09.79) events against Gordon College.

Saturday, Dec. 6, 2003
WNEC at GNAC Championship hosted by Simmons, 10:00 a.m. (Postponed)

Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2003
Westfield State 141, WNEC 117

WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - Western New England College fell to 3-2 after suffering a 141-117 loss at Westfield State College

Junior Kelli Arsenault (Branford, CT) and classmate Jennifer McCormick (Cheshire, CT) were double winners for the Golden Bears.

Arsenualt took first in the 100-yard backstroke (1:05.97) and 200 backstroke (2:20.85) while McCormick placed first in the 200 butterfly (2:32.85) and 200 breaststroke (2:45.85).

Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2003
WNEC 161, Gordon 100

WENHAM, Mass. - Western New England College captured 11 of 14 events in a 161-100 win over Gordon College. The Golden Bears had three double winners, senior co-captain Elena Massa (Easthampton, MA) in the 50-yard breaststroke (35.60) and 100 individual medley (1:09.79), junior Jennifer McCormick (Cheshire, CT) in the 100 breaststroke (1:17.69) and 100 butterfly Z(1:09.93), and freshman Morgan Koepper (South Windsor, CT) in the 50 freestyle (26.89) and 100 freestyle (58.83). The Golden Bears are now 3-1 after winning their third straight meet.

JUNIOR KELLI ARSENAULT HONORED AS THE WESTERN NEW ENGLAND COLLEGE FEMALE ATHLETE-OF-THE-WEEK

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - Junior Kelli Arsenault (Branford, CT) was honored Tuesday (Nov. 18) as the Western New England College Female Athlete-of-the-Week.

Arsenault won both the 200-yard freestyle (2:12.88) and 200 backstroke (2:22.68) events in a 138-133 victory over WPI. She also swam the anchor leg on the 800 freestyle relay squad that finished first (by .25 of a second) in the final race to win the meet. Arsenault is a social work major.

Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2003
WNEC 138, WPI 133

WORCESTER, Mass. - Western New England College won the final event, the 800 freestyle relay, to take an exciting 138-133 victory over WPI.

Junior Kelli Arsenault (Branford, CT) came from behind to swim the final leg on the relay edging the Engineers by .25 of a second. Other members of the squad were freshman Brianna Lutter (Watertown, CT), senior co-captain Elena Massa (Easthampton, MA), and freshman Ashley Korbut (South Hadley, MA).

Arsenault also took first place in the 200 freestyle (2:12.88) and 200 backstroke (2:22.68).

Junior Jennifer McCormick (Cheshire, CT) won the 200 butterfly (school record 2:29.38) and 200 breaststroke (2:45.60).

Freshman Morgan Koepper (South Windsor, CT) also was a double winner in the 50 freestyle (26.28) and 100 freestyle (58.62).

Massa also won the 100 breaststroke (1:17.00) while sophomore Kathryn Meade (Chicopee, MA) took first in the 1000 freestyle (12:14.53).

The 400 medley relay team of Arsenault, Massa, McCormick, and Koepper won the first race of the evening with a school record time of 4:27.47.

Saturday, Nov. 8, 2003
WNEC 147, Bridgewater State 92

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - Junior Jennifer McCormick (Cheshire, CT) won three events as Western New England College picked-up its first victory of the season with a 147-92 win over Bridgewater State College.

McCormick finished first in the 50-yard butterfly (36.91), 100 butterfly (1:08.97), and 100 breaststroke (1:16.09.

Junior Kelli Arsenault (Branford, CT) won both the 100 backstroke (1:05.61) and 200 freestyle (2:11.03) events.

Freshman Ashley Korbut (South Hadley, MA) was first in the 100 individual medley (1:10.20) and 500 freestyle (5:57.93) while freshman Morgan Koepper (South Windsor, CT) captured the 50 freestyle (26.83) and 100 freestyle (59.47) events.

Saturday, Oct. 25, 2003
WNEC at St. Joseph, Conn. BlueJay Pentathlon Invitational (2nd/4)

WEST HARTFORD, Conn. - Western New England College placed second among four teams at the BlueJay Pentathlon Invitational. Eastern Connecticut was first with 56 points followed by WNEC (52), host St. Joseph (34), and Wheelock (4).

The Golden Bears had two individual champions, junior Kelli Arsenault (Branford, CT) in the 100-yard backstroke (1:04.77) and freshman Morgan Koepper (South Windsor, CT) in the 100 freestyle (1:00.66).

Western New England College's 200-yard medley relay team took first in 2:06.19.

Friday, Oct. 24, 2003
Simmons 131, WNEC 110

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - Western New England College opened its season with a 131-110 loss against Simmons College in the Alumni Healthful Living Center.

Senior co-captain Kelly Doherty (Poughkeepsie, NY) was a double winner in the 50 and 100-yard backstroke events.

Freshmen Morgan Koepper (South Windsor, CT) and Brianna Lutter (Watertown, CT) made impressive collegiate debuts winning the 50 freestyle and 100 butterfly events, respectively.

WOMEN'S SWIMMING TEAM HOSTS SIMMONS FRIDAY IN SEASON OPENER

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - Western New England College's women's swimming team will open its season with a dual meet against Simmons College at 6 p.m. Friday in the Alumni Healthful Living Center.

The Golden Bears will compete in the St. Joseph College (Conn.) Relays on Saturday in West Hartford.

Second-year coach Andrea Daley enjoyed a successful rookie season a year ago directing the Golden Bears to an 11-3 record and a second place finish at the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) Championship.

"We are shooting to maintain a high won-loss percentage and hope to break the seven remaining school records that weren't broken last year," said Daley. "All of our individuals are looking for improvement and great successes are yet to be had."

Heading the list of returnees is junior All-New England performer Kelli Arsenault (Branford, CT) in the backstroke.

Among the other performers to watch are senior co-captains Elena Massa (Easthampton, MA) in the spring freestyle and breaststroke events. and Kelly Doherty (Poughkeepsie, NY) in the backstroke and freestyle events, and junior multi-event specialist Jennifer McCormick (Cheshire, CT).

Seniors Krystal Homon (South Royalston, MA) and Vickie Tartavoulle (Levittown, NY), and sophomores Karen McCauley (Middletown, CT) and Kathryn Meade (Chicopee, MA) should also make valuable contributions this season.

Top freshmen include Morgan Koepper (South Windsor, CT) in the sprint freestyle events, Ashley Korbut (South Hadley, MA) in the IM events, and Brianna Lutter (Watertown, CT) in the butterfly and 200 freestyle.

Freshmen Allyson Burke (Shelton, CT), Krystle Conte (Beacon falls, CT), and Samantha Munson (West Hartford, CT) complete the squad.

"All of the freshmen have an incredible work ethic, and have been impressive as far as drive and determination," noted Daley.

Western New England College Winter Sports Banquet
Saturday, March 29, 2003
List of Award Recipients

Women's Swimming
Most Valuable Swimmer — Senior Suzanne Monahan (Madison, NJ).
Most Improved Swimmer — Sophomore Kelly Doherty (Poughkeepsie, NY).
Coaches Award — Freshman Kathryn Meade (Chicopee, MA).

GOLDEN BEARS ENJOY SUCCESSFUL SEASON WITH 11-3 RECORD

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (Mar. 6, 2003) — Western New England College's women's swimming team enjoyed one of its best seasons ever by compiling an 11-3 record this winter under rookie coach Andrea Daley.

The Golden Bears also placed second at the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) Champion ship and 10th among 20 schools at the New England Intercollegiate Swimming & Diving Association Division II/III Championship hosted by Bentley College.

"I am very proud of the success that the team had this season," said Daley. "There were a total of 14 school records broken and the team moved up three places in its standing at the New Englands. Everyone improved."

Three swimmers gained All-New England honors. Here are the highlights from the NEISDA Championship.

Sophomore Kelli Arsenault (Branford, CT)
2nd —200-yard backstroke — 2:18.05 (school record) (All-New England)
3rd — 50 backstroke — 30.13 (All-New England)
4th — 100 backstroke — 1:04.66 (All-New England)

Senior co-captain Suzanne Monahan (Madison, NJ)
4th — 1650-yard freestyle — 19:37.49 (school record) (All-New England)
6th — 500 freestyle — 5:43.47 (All-New England)
8th — 1000 freestyle — 11:44.28

Junior Elena Massa (Easthampton, MA)
6th — 50-yard freestyle — 26.18 (All-New England)
8th — 50 breaststroke — 33.89 (school record)
11th — 100 breaststroke — 1:16.12 (1:16.02 prelims)

Sophomore Jennifer McCormick (Cheshire, CT)
7th — 400-yard individual medley — 5:15.42 (school record)
13th — 100 butterfly — 1:07.05
15th — 200 breaststroke — 2:47.29

Sophomore Michelle Boss (Fremont, NH)
11th — 400-yard individual medley — 5:28.78
12th — 200 butterfly — 2:36.30 (2:36.19 prelims)
15th — 200 backstroke — 2:18.05

Freshman Kathryn Meade (Chicopee, MA)
12th — 1000-yard freestyle — 12:05.03
16th — 500 freestyle — 5:53.46

Western New England College relay teams

7th — 800-yard freestyle relay (Monahan, Meade, Massa, Arsenault) — 8:50.90 (school record)

10th — 200 medley relay (Arsenault, Massa, McCormick, Meade) — 2:02.12

10th — 400 freestyle relay (Massa, Monahan, Meade, Arsenault) — 3:59.86 (school record)

12th — 400 medley relay (Arsenault, Massa, McCormick, Meade) — 4:35.27 (4:31.19 prelims) (school record)

15th — 200 freestyle (Massa, senior co-captain Kelly Mangan (Waterbury, CT), Arsenault, Meade) — 1:50.74 (1:50.26 prelims)

FRESHMAN KATHRYN MEADE SELECTED THE WNEC FEMALE ATHLETE-OF-THE-WEEK

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (Feb. 25, 2003) — Freshman Kathryn Meade (Chicopee, MA) was honored Tuesday as the Western New England College Female Athlete-of-the-Week.

Meade, a freshman, was a member of the 800-yard freestyle (8:50.90), 400 freestyle (3:59.86), and 400 medley (4:31.19) relay teams that established new school records at the New England Intercollegiate Swimming & Diving Association (NEISDA) Division II/III Championship. The 800 freestyle relay squad placed seventh among 15 schools.

With Meade helping to lead the way, Western New England College finished 10th among 20 squads in the team standings.

Friday-Sunday, Feb. 21-23, 2003
WNEC at NEISDA Championship at Bentley (10th/20)

NEISDA RESULTS

SOPHOMORE KELLI ARSENAULT NAMED THE WESTERN NEW ENGLAND COLLEGE FEMALE ATHLETE-OF-THE-WEEK

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (Feb. 18, 2003) — Sophomore Kelli Arsenault (Branford, CT) was honored Tuesday as the Western New England College Female Athlete-of-the-Week.

Arsenault, a sophomore, captured both the 100-yard backstroke and 200 freestyle events in a 135-123 victory over host Eastern Connecticut State University on February 12. The victory gave the Golden Bears an 11-3 record under rookie coach Andrea Daley.

A social work major, Arsenault and her teammates will compete in the NEWISDA Championship Friday through Sunday at Bentley College in Waltham, Massachusetts.

Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2003
WNEC 135, Eastern Connecticut 123

ELENA MASSA NAMED WESTERN NEW ENGLAND COLLEGE FEMALE ATHLETE-OF-THE-WEEK

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (Feb. 11, 2003) — Junior Elena Massa (Easthampton, MA) was honored Tuesday as the Western New England College Female Athlete-of-the-Week.

Massa won both the 100-yard butterfly (1 minute, 11.62 seconds) and 100 individual medley (1:10.60) events in a victory over Norwich University.

A biology major, she also captured both the 50 breaststroke (35.19) and 100 freestyle (59.81) events in a win over St. Joseph College (Conn.).

With Massa helping to lead the way, Western New England College has a 10-3 record entering its final meet of the season Wednesday (Feb. 12) at Eastern Connecticut State University.

Saturday, Feb. 8, 2003
WNEC 123, Norwich 35

Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2003
WNEC 147.5, St. Joseph (Conn.) 104.5

MICHELLE BOSS SELECTED AS THE WESTERN NEW ENGLAND COLLEGE FEMALE ATHLETE-OF-THE-WEEK

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (Feb. 4, 2003) — Swimming standout Michelle Boss (Fremont, NH) was honored Tuesday as the Western New England College Female Athlete-of-the-Week.

Boss, a sophomore, won both the 50-yard butterfly and 100 backstroke events in a 131-100 victory at Salem State College, and captured both the 100 breaststroke and 100 butterfly events in a 161-79 win at Western Connecticut State University. She is a sport management major.

WNEC ENJOYING SUCCESSFUL SEASON UNDER ROOKIE COACH ANDREA DALEY

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (Feb. 3, 2003) — When Western New England College's women's swimming team defeated host Salem State College, 131-100, last Saturday, it gave the Golden Bears an 8-3 record and assured the Golden Bears of a winning season under first-year coach Andrea Daley.

Junior Elena Massa (Easthampton, MA) won the 100 breaststroke and 100 freestyle events while sophomores Michelle Boss (Fremont, NH), 50 butterfly, 100 backstroke, and Jennifer McCormick (Cheshire, CT), 50 breaststroke, 1000 freestyle were also double winners.

In WNEC's 161-79 win at Western Connecticut on January 30, Massa also captured the 50 breaststroke and 50 butterfly while Boss won the 100 breaststroke and 100 butterfly, and senior co-captain Suzanne Monahan (Madison, NJ) the 100 backstroke and 200 individual medley.

"We have established 12 school records this season with some records broken more than once," said Daley who swam at Springfield College.

"This year our team has undergone an intensified workout routine and this challenge has helped them reach a new level in performance. We have 13 team members and hopefully this number will increase in the coming years, Daley stated"

WNEC wraps up its home season with meets against St. Joseph College (Conn.) beginning at 7 p.m. on Tuesday (Feb. 4) and Norwich University starting at noon Saturday (Feb. 8) in the Alumni Healthful Living Center.

Saturday, Feb. 1, 2003
WNEC 131, Salem State 100

Thursday, Jan. 30, 2003
WNEC 161, Western Connecticut 79

Saturday, Jan. 18, 2003
WNEC 93, Elms 22
WNEC 91, Wheelock 28

Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2003
WNEC 74, Regis 48
Bentley 84, WNEC 36

JENNIFER McCORMICK SELECTED AS THE WNEC ATHLETE-OF-THE-WEEK

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (Dec. 10, 2002) — Sophomore Jennifer McCormick (Cheshire, CT) was honored Tuesday (Dec. 10) as the Western New England College Female Athlete-of-the-Week.

McCormick, a sophomore, placed second in the 400-yard individual medley with a school record time of 5 minutes, 22.07 seconds at the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) Championship.

She also finished third in the 100 butterfly (1:08.41) and third in the 200 breaststroke (2:48.46) events, and swam the third leg on the 200-medley relay team that took second in a school record time of 2:01.94.

With McCormick helping to lead the way, WNEC placed second in the team standings for the second straight year. McCormick is an education/psychology major.

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