FAIRFIELD, Connecticut – Men's swimming and diving earned another win over a Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference opponent, defeating Fairfield 172-85. Marist sits at 3-1 on the season.
 
Marist started its day taking the top three spots in the 200 meter medley relay. The team of Ryan Kaplan, Jackson Klarsfeld, Pavel Makarchuk and Daniel Knoll finished first.
 
Despite not swimming his typical sprint events, Knoll picked up two individual victories, winning the 200- and 400-meter freestyle. Marist took the top four spots in the 200-meter with Michael O'Donovan, Klarsfled and Edward Oser finishing second through fourth. Knoll won the 400 with a time of 4:05.12, almost seven seconds faster than the next closest swimmer.
 
Even without Knoll, Marist still posting wins in the 50- and 100-meter freestyle events. Marist took the top four spots in the 50 free with Gregory Violette, Devin White, O'Donovan and Daniel Simpson placing first through fourth. Oser won the 100 freestyle with a time of 53.79 seconds.
 
Marist picked up its second sweep of the day in the 200-meter butterfly with Murray Coueslant, Michael Presta and Miguel Basalo finishing one, two and three. Coueslant would also go on to win the 200 meter IM with a time of 2:15.31.
 
Raislan Aiken posted wins in the 1- and 3-meter with scores of 238.28 and 286.20. David Gallino finished runner up in both events.
 
The Red Foxes travel to the H2hounds invitational after thanksgiving break. They will face Iona, Saint Peter's and Loyola Maryland November 30- December 1.