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Jan. 15, 2004
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – The nationally-ranked University of Virginia men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams will compete against Atlantic Coast Conference rival N.C. State Saturday (November 17) at the UVa Aquatic and Fitness Center. The meet begins at 1:00 p.m. with diving commencing at 11:30 a.m. Previously, the meet had been listed as starting at 2:00 p.m., but will in fact start at 1:00 p.m. Admission to the meet is free of charge.
The Cavalier men are ranked 11th in the College Swimming Coaches Association of America Dual Meet Top 25 Poll and stand at 5-1 overall and 2-0 in the ACC. UVa is coming off a 135-106 victory over 12th-ranked Tennessee on January 10. N.C. State stands at 5-2 overall and 1-2 in the ACC. The Wolfpack lead the all-time series 40-15, but Virginia has won the last four dual meets.
The 17th-ranked Virginia women stand at 3-2 overall and 2-0 in the ACC. The Cavaliers have not competed in a dual meet since a 139-98 victory over Georgia Tech on November 7. The Wolfpack is 3-4 overall and 0-4 in the ACC this season. UVa holds an 18-9 lead in the all-time series, including 10 consecutive dual meet victories.
For those unable to attend, the meet may be followed on UVa’s website – virginiasports.com – via live stats. The address is http://virginiasports.ocsn.com/livestats/c-swim/index.htm Or simply click on the Live Stats icon on the Daily Sports Calendar located on the bottom of the front page of virginiasports.com Results will be posted at the conclusion of each event.