Providence, R.I. - The Providence College Friars men's swimming and diving team took on the Villanova University Wildcats on Saturday, Jan. 12. The Friar men were defeated by the Wildcats, 122.5-81.5. Senior 
Ryan Trammell bested his own program record in the 200 meter breaststroke. The senior narrowly edged is previous record of 2:27.79 by 0.01 with today's first place finish (2:27.78).
 
The Score
Men:
Villanova Wildcats 122.5, Providence Friars 81.5
 
Venue
Taylor Natatorium | Providence, R.I.
 
Top Finishers
Men:
-200 Meter Butterfly | 
Justin Viotto (Morristown, N.J.) | 2:07.12 | 1st
-400 Meter Freestyle | 
Ian McElrath (Menands, N.Y.) | 4:16.40 | 1st
-200 Meter Breaststroke | 
Ryan Trammell | 2:27.78 | 1st
 
Next Up
The Friars return to the pool  with a home meet on Jan. 19 against Holy Cross at the Taylor Natatorium in Providence, R.I.
 
-Go Friars!-