UNIVERSITY PARK, P.A. – Penn State men's swimming and diving defeated Army 197-101 Friday evening at McCoy Navatorium in the first home victory of the new year.
"I think the records are just a reflection of the quality of work. I was pleased with the way that they handled this opportunity, and we are coming into the homestretch here," says Penn State head coach Tim Murphy. "This was one of the three meets that we have this semester before Big Ten's and we have to maximize what we get out of it."
"It was a solid day for a home meet for us as a crew," says Penn State diving coach Jeff DiNicola. "Hayden Elliott and Kevin Sullivan were really solid and consistent, which is exactly what they needed on the guy's side to help support that win for the team."
Top Swims:
Freshman Eduardo Cisternas took home multiple podium finishes, including the 1650 Free (15:07.14) and a 4:22.53 finish in the 500 Free. With his first place finishes in those events, Cisternas claimed a new pool record for the men's 500 free and an NCAA B Cut for the men's 1650 Free.
Another NCAA B Cut was claimed for the men's 50 Free by sophomore Victor Baganha, who placed first with a time of 19.70. Baganha also took home an NCAA B Cut for his 43.08 finish in the men's 100 Free.
Senior Lachlan Byrne and sophomore Jack Harvey each landed first place finishes for the backstroke in their events. Byrne finished the 100 Back at 48.01 and Harvey took first in the 200 Back with a 1:46.59 finish.
Relays:
The team of Lachlan Byrne, Daniel Räisänen, Victor Baganha, and Mariano Lazzerini were victorious in the men's 200 Medley Relay. The men landed a 1:26.88 finish and a new pool record for that event.
Top Dives:
Freshman Hayden Elliott scored big on the 1-meter and 3-meter dives, leaving with a first place finish off the boards. Elliott scored 358.05 on the men's 1-meter dive to set a new personal record. Elliott also placed first on the men's 3-meter dive with 369.23, followed by senior Kevin Sullivan who scored a 266.03 on the men's 3-meter dive.
Event Winners:
200 Medley Relay – L. Byrne, D. Räisänen, V. Baganha, M. Lazzerini (1:26.88)
1650 Free – E. Cisternas (15:07.14)
100 Back – L. Byrne (48.01)
100 Breast – M. Lazzerini (54.17)
200 Fly – S. Folger (1:46.50)
50 Free – V. Baganha (19.70)
3 Meter Dive – H. Elliott (369.23)
100 Free – V. Baganha (43.08)
200 Back – J. Harvey (1:46.59)
500 Free – E. Cisternas (4:22.53)
100 Fly – M. Lazzerini (48.50)
200 IM – W. Lulek (1:49.29)
200 Free Relay – V. Baganha, M. Lazzerini, B. Doyle, T. Hurley (1:20.45)
1 Meter Dive – H. Elliott (358.05)
Up Next:
The Nittany Lions compete at home once again when Virginia Tech comes to University Park Saturday, January 21.
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