Sea Gulls earn split in 2006-07 debut
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The 2006-07 Salisbury University swimming season kicked off Saturday afternoon at Gallaudet University in the nation's capital with a split outcome for the Sea Gulls.

The Salisbury men's and women's teams came away with a victory against the host Bison but both squads lost handily to defending Capital Athletic Conference champions and perennial swimming powerhouse University of Mary Washington.

The SU men's team (1-1 overall, 1-1 CAC) defeated Gallaudet, 76-18, but lost 66-27 to Mary Washington. On the women's side, SU (1-1 overall, 1-1 CAC) defeated Gallaudet, 74-21, and lost 76-19 to the Eagles.

Salisbury senior Cole Mangum had a first place finish in the 50 yard freestyle to pace the men's team. Freshman Mike Ferrari made a splash in his collegiate debut with two second place finishes (50 freestyle, 100 breaststroke). The Sea Gulls also got second place finishes from junior Ross Spangler (100 freestyle and 200 freestyle), sophomore Jamie Overholt (100 butterfly) and freshman Sean Snee (1,000 freestyle).

Senior Laura Allen had an impressive afternoon for the SU women's team as she won the 200 IM and came in second in the 100 yard breaststroke. Sophomores Kerry Anne Farrell (1,000 freestyle) and Laura Kordzikowski (50 freestyle) earned second place finishes in their respective events. Kordzikowski joined Erin Smith, Lindsey Southworth and Janine Ferrari in a second place finish in the 200 freestyle relay.

Salisbury will open up its home schedule at 6 p.m., Tuesday, October 31, when the Sea Gulls host Rowan University.