GARLAND, Texas - The Men's Swimming and Diving team got off to a hot start in day one of the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference Championships with two new SCAC records in two different relays. The Tigers set a new school record in the 200 yard medley relay and moved up to fourth all-time in the 800 yard freestyle relay.
The quartet of Matteo Lanzara (Moraga, Calif. / Campolindo), Kendal Southwell (Rio Rancho, N.M. / Calvert Online Academy), Michael Kohl (Missouri City, Texas / Ridge Point) and Nolan Anthony (Missouri City, Texas / Missouri City) raced to a first place finish in the 200 yard relay with a time of 1:30.59.
Kohl, Grayden Nelson (San Antonio, Texas / San Antonio Christian), Nathaniel Early (Austin, Texas / Westwood) and Daniel Sarman (Austin, Texas / Vandergrift) paced the swimmers in the 800 yard freestyle relay and placed first with a time of 6:43.01.
Coach Speak
"The men showed their speed tonight and gave us a taste of what to expect this week. We're thrilled for both of those A relays to earn NCAA B cuts," explained Head Coach Cathleen Pruden. "I think you really saw our depth tonight, with the men's medley landing in the Top 5 all time in program history! Hats off to Michael for becoming the second Tiger ever under 1:40 in the 200 freestyle."
Up Next
The Tigers will compete in day two of the SCAC Championships. Prelims start at 10:00 a.m. with finals taking place at 6:00 p.m.
