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The Northeastern swimming and diving team defeated Siena, 182-106, on Senior Day Saturday afternoon at Barletta Natatorium. It was the Huskies' final home meet of the 2010-11 campaign and Northeastern improved to 7-3 (2-3 CAA) on the season.

Seniors Erica Smotrycz, Rachel Mondello, Carolyn Marsh, Sarah Martin and Jennyfer Roberts were all honored prior to their last home meet of their Northeastern careers.

The Huskies posted a strong showing on the diving platform, as Rachael Peterson, Candace Young and Roberts all qualified for the NCAA Diving Zone Championships. Roberts (291.82), Young (288.90) and Peterson (267.07) finished 1-2-3, respectively, for the Huskies from the 1-meter board.

Northeastern had already secured the meet victory over the Saints before the 3-meter event making the final diving event an exhibition for the Husky divers. Peterson notched the highest score at 301.58 and she was followed by Roberts (267.45) and Young (266.54).

The Huskies got off to a strong start on the day, winning the first five events of the meet, and claiming 11 of 12 to secure the victory. The 200 medley relay 'A' team of Marsh, Mondello, Dana Schleif and Keary McClernan got the Huskies started with a first place finish in 1:51.82. The 'B' team of Nicole Colucci, Brie de Palezieux, Kelley Becherer and Martin finished less than a second later at 1:52.76 to claim the second place points.

Two rookies led the Huskies in the 1000 freestyle, as Colleen McCormack finished first in 10:42.72 followed by Adriana Sepulveda in second at 10:47.30. McCormack claimed another first place finish in the 500 freestyle, touching the wall in 5:14.01.

Julia Sepulveda led the Huskies in the 200 freestyle, as Northeastern finished 1-2-3. Sepulveda clocked in at 1:56.72 and was followed by Jill Kearns (1:59.33) and Alli Gielowski (2:00.21). Northeastern also finished 1-2-3 in the 100 backstroke, with Schleif claiming the top spot in 1:00.34. Colucci placed second in 1:00.46 and Allison Walker took third in 1:02.72.

Freshman Julia Alvarez posted two first place finishes in the 100 and 200 breaststroke. The rookie completed the 100 yard event in 1:06.12 then returned to finish the 200 yard race in 2:26.07.

The Huskies two co-captains took first and third in the 50 yard freestyle, as Smotrycz won in 25.10 and Mondello earned third in 25.39. Becherer earned a victory in the 100 freestyle in 55.06, edging out Colucci who finished second in 55.19.

The top three spots in the 200 backstroke belonged to the Huskies, as Cassandra Cesaro took first in 2:11.45. Schleif followed for second in 2:12.88 and Walker clocked in third at 2:16.74.

Northeastern takes a break in action before traveling to Hanover, N.H. on February 5. The Huskies will take on host Dartmouth and Rhode Island in their final meet of the regular season.

Fans can catch a replay of today's swimming and diving action on GoNU.TV.