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Army Defeats Bucknell with Seven First-Place Finishes
January 10, 2015 | Men's Swimming and Diving
WEST POINT, N.Y. -The Army men's swim and dive team defeated Bucknell Saturday afternoon, 167-133, at Kinney Natatorium in Lewisburg, Pa. The Black Knights had seven first-place finishes in the win over the Bison. Army went one-two in the 200 medley relay, 200 free, 200 fly, and 100 fly. It also had a first-through-fourth sweep in the 100 free.
"Today was a much better day overall for both teams," said head coach Mickey Wender. Attitude and effort were much improved and execution was on a much higher level in today's meet. It was a good chance to swim in a fast pool and to have a rehearsal for the conference championship which will be at Bucknell. I am really pleased with our senior leadership with how they rallied the team today to get the best out of our athletes."
In the 100 free Chris Szekely led the way and clocked a 46.24 to claim the top spot. Adam Sjoholm (47.18), Tyler Sowell (47.50) and Jon Astashinsky (47.98) followed suit to place second-through-fourth, respectively.
Army kicked-off the race with first and second place finishes in the 200 medley relay. The team comprised of Evin Rude, Colin Kanzari, Austin Kong and Szekely recorded a 1:32.60 for first place, while Pierre Archambeau, Joseph Daniels, Michael Dustin and Sjohom combined for a time of 1:33.60 for second.
Rude and Devin McCall continued the Black Knights' success when they went one-two in the 200 free. Rude touched the wall in 1:42.18 and was closely followed by Kevin McCall who had a time of 1:42.85. In the 200 fly Zach Blankenbeker finished first in 1:53.40 just ahead of Jason Rodriguez who clocked a 1:54.18.
Kong and Daniel Mo pegged first and second in the 100 fly. Kong recorded a 50.13, while Mo was not far behind with a 50.61.
In the diving segment Edward Emery tallied a career-high score on the 1-meter with a 228.98 for a third place finish. Josh Urnezis earned second-place in the 3-meter after scoring a 249.08.
The Black Knights are back in action when they host Colgate and Lafayette at Crandall Pool Jan. 17 at 1 p.m.
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