WHITEWATER, Wis. (Blugolds.com) – The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire men's swim and dive team competed at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater on Saturday, falling to the Warhawks by a score of 192.5 – 100.5.
"On the men's side our guys had some really tough swims and did a great job," said Head Coach Annie Ryder. "I was happy to see them step up and race. Whitewater has a strong men's program and is a tough team so I was pleased with how our men raced."
Ryan Young (Jr.-Lakeville, MN/North) led the Blugolds with two top finishes, winning both the 100-yard butterfly (53.84) and 200-yard butterfly (1:57.65).
Ben Fisher (Roselle, IL/Lake Park) also took top honors in the 50-yard freestyle with a time of 22.13 to lead Eau Claire.
After a diver's only meet in Minnesota next weekend, the full squad will be back in action for the WIAC Championships Feb. 18-20 in Brown Deer, Wis.
On the men's side our guys had some really tough swims and did a great job. I was happy to see the guys step up and race. Whitewater has a strong men's program and is a tough team so I was pleased with how our men raced.
