CLEVELAND, Ohio – Cleveland State men's swimming and diving opened their season against St. Bonaventure and Kenyon at home on Saturday afternoon. The meet served as a Pink Day as the Green and White raised $750.00 for cancer awareness.
TEAM SCORES
Cleveland State 158, St. Bonaventure 136
Cleveland State 96, Kenyon 166
Cleveland State opened the meet by winning the 200-yard medley relay with the team of Kenny Thomas, Griffin Manning, Paddy Johnston, and Nathen Eberhardt with a time of 1:31.68.
Jackson Nester claimed the top spot in the 1000-yard freestyle, touching the wall in 9:37.37.
In the 100-yard butterfly, Paddy Johnston was the first to the wall in 49.86.
The Vikings had runner-up finishes in the 100-yard backstroke; Johnston (49.70), 100-yard breaststroke; Manning (58.41), 200-yard butterfly; Reno James (1:53.87), 200-yard backstroke; Jackson Nester (1:50.82), and 200-yard breaststroke; Blake Fry (2:09.53).
"This was truly the best start to a season we've ever had," said head coach Hannah Burandt. "The entire team was engaged and focused the entire meet. Perfection is never the goal, learning, progress, and mastering what we practiced are key. I am very excited to build and carry this momentum forward."
Cleveland State returns to the pool on Saturday, October 29 for the two-day A-10 Challenge at Spire Institute with George Mason, St. Bonaventure, and Oakland.
