Purchase, NY (Dec. 9, 2015) – William Paterson posted swim victories on both the men's and women's side Wednesday night at Purchase.

The men defeated the Panthers 111-72, ending the meet in exhibition, while the Purchase women battled until the end, but came up short 106-91.

WP took both opening relays and then Casey Murphy and Nicholai Robinson won the 1,000s, respectively.

Purchase's Lorena Peralta (SO/Bronx, NY) captured a first in the 200 freestyle, but WP would win the 200 free on the men's side and held a strong lead early.

The Panthers fought valiantly, taking the 50 free behind Melissa Trail (SR/Pound Ridge, NY) and the 50 free behind Sam Jaffe (JR/Silver Spring, MD). Katherine Lopez (FR/Dix Hills, NY) would also take first in the 200 IM for the hosts in the non-conference matchup.

However, WP won the six of the next seven events, aside from a first from Trail in the 100 free. Trail was strong for Purchase in the loss, taking a third first in the 500 free.

Robinson captured another first on the men's side for the Pioneers, as the visitors wrapped up the victory. Robinson won the 500 free.

Purchase has one final meet before the holiday break, welcoming conference rival Sarah Lawrence Saturday. The meet is set for 2 p.m. at Purchase.