NEW HAVEN, Conn. - Noah Millard had a hand in four first place finishes - including a new pool record in the 200 backstroke - as the Yale University men's swimming and diving team opened Ivy League action with a dominating 207-93 victory over Brown.

"It was a great team experience for all," said the Robert J.H. Kiputh Coach of Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving, Jim Henry. "I'm proud of our team for hustling for every point. There were some strong performances both in the pool and on the boards. We took advantage of the opportunity to compete. It was a great start to the season. There is much to build on and we are looking forward to the next challenge."

Millard registered a time of 1:44.88 in the 200 backstroke and also claimed first in the 200 freestyle in 1:36.25. He also swam legs of the winning 200 medley relay and 400 freestyle relay.

Results

• Arshak Hambardzumyan picked up two first place finishes on the day. He collected first place in the 1000 freestyle with a time of 9:19.34 and also in the 500 freestyle in 4:30.79.
• Nick Finch also earned two individual first place marks - in the 50 freestyle in 19.14 and the 100 butterfly with a time of 47.96.
• Charlie Egeland recorded two first place marks of his own. He touched the wall first in the 100 breaststroke in 54.08. Egeland also won the 200 breaststroke in 1:57.69.
• The 200 medley relay of Millard, Alex Deng, Finch and Deniel Nankov was first in 1:28.04.
• The 400 freestyle relay of Millard, Finch, Ben Meulemans and Nankov earned the top spot with a time of 2:57.60.
• Nicholas Chau posted the top score on the three-meter board with a 353.25.
• Jake Wang finished first in the 100 backstroke with a time of 48.76.
• Elliot Lee captured first place in the 200 butterfly in 1:50.58.
• Nankov added a first place showing in the 100 freestyle in 44.63.

The Bulldogs return to action on November 16 for a home meet against Columbia.