OXFORD, Ohio – In their last home meet of the season, Miami University’s men’s swimming and diving team will host Eastern Michigan in dual-meet competition on Saturday, Feb. 6 at 1 p.m. in the Corwin M. Nixon Aquatic Center. Seven seniors will be honored for senior day, with the recognition beginning at 12:45 p.m.
Miami currently sits at 0-1 in conference competition after their loss to Buffalo. In overall dual-meet competition, the RedHawks stand at 1-5.
Despite their loss against Buffalo, the team still had top finishes in a number of events. The divers had another successful meet, particularly in the three-meter competition where the RedHawks turned in a one-two finish. Senior Cole Fryman claimed first with a total of 357.53 points followed by freshman Harrison Moncino in second (339.53).
Freshman Jake Precious tied for first in the 200-yard backstroke with his time of 1:52.28. Senior Davis Staley the next nearest RedHawk finishing in fourth.
The Eastern Michigan Eagles are coming off a win against Wayne State University, 155-67 and are 1-0 in conference competition and 4-2 for the season. Eastern Michigan returns eight top-contributing members from last season to help them defend last year’s conference title. The Eagles were tabbed to finish first in the MAC swim and dive preseason coach’s poll.
Swimming news courtesy of Miami Swimming & Diving.