Statesmen down Panthers 157-25 in season opener

BRADFORD, Pa.—The Hobart swimming & diving team defeated Pitt-Bradford 120-62 in its season opener this afternoon. With the win, the Statesmen improved to 1-0 on the season, while the Panthers fell to 1-2 overall. Hobart opened the season with an impressive showing in the 200-yard medley relay, securing first and second place against Pitt-Bradford. First-years Chase Patten, Ryan Bodick, Tommy Lowe and James Vilics opened their collegiate careers with a win, stopping the clock at 1:45.69. Senior Christopher Woody, junior Gerard Humiston, sophomore Joey Thompson and first-year Noah Moles followed close behind in second with a time of 1:51.00. Woody…