February 28, 2001
GOLDEN KNIGHTS PLACE 9th at UNYSCSA SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS
Nottingham, NY – Freshman Kevin Ashcroft (Wolverine Lake, MI) emerged as the top Clarkson University men’s swimmer at the UNYS Collegiate Swimming Championships held this past weekend. Ashcroft placed 8th in the 200-meter butterfly for the Golden Knights and also finished 15th in the 500 freestyle.
Other top finishers for Clarkson were senior Jeff Kibler (Ashville, NY), who finished 14th in the 200 freestyle and 20th in the 100 freestyle and sophomore Keith Lachut (Corning, NY), who came in 12th in the 100 butterfly and 17th in the 200 butterfly. The Golden Knights placed 8th in the 800 freestyle relay while finishing 9th in the 200 freestyle relay, 200 medley relay, 400 freestyle relay and the 400 medley relay. Clarkson placed 9th overall among 13 team with 332 total points at the meet.
NYS All-Academic awards were handed out to Lachut, Kibler, junior Pete Johnson (Watertown, NY), sophomore Nathan Brown (Cooperstown, NY), and Chris Houlihan (Rochester, NY).
February 17, 2001
KNIGHTS AWARDED UCAA ALL-ACADEMIC ACCOLADES
The Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association (UCAA) announced the men's and women's All-Academic teams in swimming this week. Honored student-athletes must have at least sophomore athletic and academic standing, a minimum of 3.20 grade-point average and must be considered a major contributor to their team.
Seniors Robert Mason (Malone, NY) and Jeff Kibler (Ashville, NY) led the way for the Golden Knights. Juniors Russell Blaise (Cicero, NY), Pete Johnson (Watertown, NY), Robert Wells (Dexter, NY) and Keith Lachut (Corning, NY) as well as sophomore Nathan Brown (Cooperstown, NY) were also selected to the team.
January 27, 2001
KNIGHT SWIMMERS SPLIT
Potsdam, NY - In the final dual meet of the season, the Clarkson Unversity Swim team split with Utica College, winning 130-69. Junior Pete Johnson (Watertown, NY) won the 200-meter freestyle and also swam on the winning 200 free relay for the Golden Knights, who improved to 4-2. Sophomore Chris Houlihan (Rochester, NY) won the 100 breast stroke and was on the winning 200 medley relay. Freshman Kevin Ashcroft (Wolverine Lake, MI) won the 100 butterfly for Clarkson.
The Golden Knights, who fell 4-2 on the season, gave 32 points in the diving competition to Utica. The Golden Knights return to action in three weeks at the NYSWCAA at Union.
January 23, 2001
CLARKSON SWIMMERS SPLASH BEARS
Freshman Kevin Ashcroft (Wolverine Lake, MI) won three individual events as the Clarkson University Men's Swim teams swept Potsdam State with scores of 136-95 for the men in dual meets Tuesday night at Clarkson's Fuller Pool.
The Golden Knights' (3-2) men were led by Ashcroft, who won the 200 and 400-meter freestyle events as well as the 100 butterfly. Sophomore Chris Houlihan (Rochester, NY) won his first collegiate races with victories in the 200 individual medley and 100 breast stroke.
January 17, 2001
GOLDEN KNIGHTS MEN'S TEAM FALLS by ONE to CARDINALS
The Golden Knight (2-2) men fell by one point to the Cardinals 103-102. Three underclassmen led the Clarkson women.
Freshman Kevin Ashcroft (Wolverine Lake, MI) was dominated for the Clarkson men winning three events, placing first in the 800 free (9:39.82), 100 fly (1:02.71) and 400 free (4:39.66). Junior Pete Johnson (Watertown, NY) took first in the 100 free (58.01). Senior Jeff Kibler (Ashville, NY) won 200 free (2:07.96).
The Clarkson men are off until next Tuesday when the Green and Gold host cross-town rival SUNY Potsdam at Fuller Pool.
January 13, 2001
CLARKSON MEN FINISH 6TH AT RPI INVITATIONAL
Troy, NY - Returning from training in Florida over the winter break,
the Clarkson University Men's Swim team placed sixth at Rensselaer's Kumpf Invitational Saturday afternoon. The Golden Knights finished with 154 points, placing sixth among seven teams. Ithaca came in first, followed by LeMoyne and host Rensselaer.
Senior Jeff Kibler (Ashville, NY) and freshman Kevin Ashcroft (Wolverine Lake, MI) each recorded strong individual showings for the Golden Knights. Kibler placed seventh among 21 competitors in 100-meter freestyle event with a time of 52.07 seconds.
Ashcroft finished seventh among 18 swimmers in the 200 butterfly with a time of 2:13.06. Both Kibler and Ashcroft, as well as junior Pete Johnson (Watertown, NY) and sophomore Chris Houlihan (Rochester, NY), helped the Golden Knights' 400 medley relay place eighth among 17 teams. The Golden Knights return to action on Wednesday against Plattsburgh State at Clarkson's Fuller Pool..
November 18, 2000
CLARKSON TEAMS PLACE HIGH at NCI TOURNAMENT
Potsdam, NY - The Clarkson University Men's Swim team improved their finishes from last year at the 2000 North Country Invitational Tournament held Friday and Saturday at Potsdam College.
Clarkson placed third out of seven teams, up a spot from last year, finishing with 332 points, behind only Oswego State and Plattsburgh State.
Senior Jeff Kibler (Ashville, NY) was the Knights' only individual winner, finishing first in the 200-yard freestyle event with a time of 1:56.84.
November 7, 2000
CLARKSON SWIMS PAST ST. LAWRENCE
Potsdam, NY - The Clarkson University men's swim team continued their fast start to the 2000-01 campaign by sweeping St. Lawrence at Fuller Pool on Tuesday.
The Golden Knight men won 104-68, while the Clarkson women posted a 114-76 victory over the Saints.
The Clarkson men will look to improve upon their 2-0 dual meet records when they swim at Oswego State this Saturday.
Freshman Kevin Ashcroft (Wolverine Lake, MI) led the Clarkson men, winning the 200 free (2:10.15), 100 fly (1:03.71) and 400 free. Sophomore Sean Smith (Baldwinsville, NY) won the 50 free (26.96) and 100 free (58.81) and led the Knights' winning 200 medley relay (2:03.10). Junior Nate Decker (Whitney Point, NY) won the 200 IM (2:27.86) and 100 breast (1:15.01).
November 4, 2000
SWIM TEAMS PLACE HIGH at OSWEGO RELAYS
The Clarkson University men's swim team enjoyed strong performances at the Oswego Relays on Saturday. They placed second out of five teams.
The Golden Knight men posted 170 points and trailed only host SUNY Oswego's 249. Cortland was third at 134, followed by Potsdam (101) and Buffalo State (94 ½).
The Golden Knights will host both the St. Lawrence men and women's teams this Tuesday at Fuller Pool beginning at 4:00 p.m.
October 28, 2000
CLARKSON OPENS SEASON WITH WIN AT ONEONTA
Oneonta, NY – The Clarkson University Men's Swim team open the 2000-01 campaign in successful fashion on Saturday afternoon by defeating Oneonta State.
The Clarkson men won 123-75. Freshman Kevin Ashcroft (Wolverine Lake, MI) won the 500 and 1000 freestyle races and the 100 butterfly to help lead the Golden Knights men. Senior Jeff Kibler (Ashville, NY) won the 100 and 200 freestyle events. Senior Robbie Mason (Malone, NY), junior Nate Decker (Whitney Point, NY), and sophomore Sean Smith (Baldwinsville, NY) all won individual events and swam on the winning 200 medley relay. Freshman Ed Sayer (Vooheesville, NY) also swam on the winning relay. Mason won the 50 freestyle, Decker finished first in the 200 individual medley, and Smith came in first in the 100 backstroke.
CLARKSON SWIMMERS GET SET TO OPEN 2000-01 SEASON
Guided by 14th-year head coach Mick Maguire, the Clarkson University Swim teams have posted competitive times in the pool and have attained out-standing achieve-ments in the classroom along with making substantial contributions in the community. The Golden Knights are traditionally among the conference leaders in academic all-star honors and this past winter placed nine swimmers on the Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association (UCAA) All-Academic team.
The Knights featured five student-athletes on the men’s team and four on the women’s squad. Graduated seniors Jody Fronheiser and John Doncet, Rob Mason (Malone, NY) and Jeff Kibler (Ashville, NY) as juniors, and Pete Johnson (Watertown, NY) in his sophomore year each received recognition for their outstanding effort. For the third consecutive season Jen Rockwell earned distinction on the all-academic team, while Anna Young also closed out her collegiate career last winter with honors. Kodi Duprey (Ogdensburg, NY), and Krista Manno (Nashua, NH) each were selected for the women’s All-Academic team as a junior and sophomore respectively. In the pool, Clarkson is coming off one of its most rewarding seasons in recent years and is eagerly awaiting the 2000-2001 campaign.
Highlighting last winter’s success was the Golden Knights three straight dual meet sweeps heading into the state championships.
On January 19 at Plattsburgh, Clarkson swept the Cardinals winning 124-81.
At Fuller Pool on January 29, the Green and Gold swam by Utica College with the men cruising to a 115-94 triumph. On February 1, the Knights sank cross-town rival Potsdam College as the men easily defeated the host Bears 121-82.
Seventeen veterans return to the men’s team. Seniors Chris Hartz (Malone, NY), Kibler and Mason, juniors Rich Bellamy (Auburn, NY), Travis Corley (Suffield, CT), Nate Decker (Whitney Point, NY), Fred Delles (East Syracuse, NY), Johnson and Carl Roedel (Hingham, MA) along with sophomores Chris Blauvelt (Topsham, MA), Nate Brown (Cooperstown, NY), Chris Houlihan (Rochester, NY), Keith Lachut (Corning, NY), Jeff Lia (Auburn, NY), Ian Mack (Cape Cod, MA), Jason Rodrigue (Oakland, ME) and Sean Smith (Baldwinsville, NY) give Clarkson one of its deepest men’s squads ever.
