Miami men’s swimming and diving took the University at Buffaloon Friday afternoon at the Nixon Aquatic Center for their first home meet of 2015, falling to the Bulls, 132-168.
There was a strong showing from many swimmers including senior Joe Baumgartner who brought home three individual first-place finishes.
Baumgartner took first in the 200-yard freestyle with his time of 1:41.05. He also earned first in the 50-yard freestyle, clocking a time of 20.49. In the 100-yard freestyle, Baumgartner brought home yet another first-place finish with his time of 45.91, followed by fellow RedHawks sophomore Grant Stafford in third and freshman Ross Westrick in fourth, respectively.
Junior Christopher Dieter placed third in the 200-yard freestyle with his time of 1:42.48. Westrick also competed in the 50-yard freestyle and finished in third place, respectively.
In the diving competition, junior Cole Fryman finished first in the one-meter with his total of 280.95 points. Fryman also took first in the three-meter competition as well finishing with 305.48 points. Junior Michael Nash also earned points for the team when he placed fourth one-meter competition.
Junior Davis Staley had a first-place finish in the 100-yard backstroke, touching the wall at 51.60, followed junior Sean Neri in third.
In the final event of the competition, the 200-yard freestyle relay, Miami finished first. The team was led by Baumgartner, Prodoehl, Strauss, and Westrick. The combined team time was 1:23.62.
In the 200-yard backstroke, junior Jacob Prodoehl clocked a time of 1:52.67 earning him second place. Sophomore Bryan McNamara also turned in a second-place finish in the 500-yard freestyle with his time of 4:41.67.
Freshman Peter Simcox finished second in the 100-yard butterfly with his time of 51.36. Senior Andy Kilkenny earned points for the team when he clocked a time of 1:55.35 in the 200-yard IM, finishing second.
The next competition takes Miami to Ypsilanti, Michigan to take on Eastern Michigan on Saturday, Jan. 31.
College Swimming News is courtesy of Redhawk Men’s Swimming and Diving.
I know that it’s just a typo (missing space) but I just cant’s stop laughing at “The University at Buffaloon”. Must be a Friday if I’m falling apart that easily. Happy Weekend!