Key Takeaways
- The Stevens Institute of Technology men’s swimming team defeated Ursinus College 170-90 in their final regular season meet.
- The team won several events, including the 400-yard medley relay, 200-yard freestyle relay, and multiple individual events.
- Key performers included Ethan Emerton, Lukas Mikulenas, Amadeo Bove, and Will Stibor, who contributed to the team’s success in various events.
- The team is now preparing for the Middle Atlantic Conference Championships, which will take place from February 12 at the Graham Aquatic Center in York, Pa.
Introduction to the Meet
The Stevens Institute of Technology men’s swimming team finished their regular season on a high note, earning a decisive 170-90 victory over Ursinus College on Saturday afternoon. This win was a testament to the team’s hard work and dedication, and sets them up for success as they head into the championship season.
Relay Events
The meet got off to a strong start for Stevens, as they won the 400-yard medley relay with a time of 3:34.16. The team of Ethan Emerton, Lukas Mikulenas, Amadeo Bove, and Will Stibor worked together seamlessly to take the top spot. The Stevens B relay team also performed well, finishing third in 3:45.82, while the C relay team touched in 3:47.54. The team also swept the top two spots in the 200-yard freestyle relay, with the A quartet of Timmermann, Bove, Nappi, and Stibor winning in 1:28.00.
Individual Events
In the individual events, Cooper Moffatt placed second in the 1,000-yard freestyle with a time of 10:24.45, followed by Yusuf Tokuz in third at 10:35.68 and Emerton in fourth at 10:53.61. The team also earned a 1-2 finish in the 200-yard freestyle, led by Cortelli in 1:48.54, with Stibor just behind in 1:48.75. In the 100-yard backstroke, Timmermann finished second in 57.22, Jonah Beth placed third in 58.20, and Shemetov touched in 58.87.
Breaststroke and Butterfly Events
The breaststroke events were dominated by Mikulenas, who won the 100-yard breaststroke in 1:00.07 and the 200-yard breaststroke in 2:17.19. James Johnson placed third in the 100 at 1:02.99 and second in the 200 at 2:21.12, while Jason Scheckner finished fourth in the 100 at 1:03.05 and fourth in the 200-yard IM at 2:08.37. In the butterfly events, Lee won the 100-yard butterfly in 55.06, with Moffatt finishing second in 55.31. Phillips placed second in the 200-yard butterfly at 2:05.61, followed by Will Hyde in third at 2:08.91 and Andrew Gaba in fourth at 2:12.91.
Sprint Freestyle and IM Events
The sprint freestyle races saw Bove win the 50-yard freestyle in 22.52, followed by Davis in 22.81 and Easton in 22.88. In the 100-yard freestyle, Stibor claimed first in 48.28, Nappi finished second in 48.91, and Beaney touched in 51.17. The team closed out individual competition with Cortelli finishing second in the 200-yard IM in 2:03.98, while Gaba posted a time of 2:18.69.
Conclusion and Looking Ahead
The Stevens Institute of Technology men’s swimming team’s decisive victory over Ursinus College was a great way to end the regular season. The team’s strong performances in both relay and individual events demonstrate their depth and talent. As they head into the championship season, the team will be looking to build on this momentum and make a strong showing at the Middle Atlantic Conference Championships, which will take place from February 12 at the Graham Aquatic Center in York, Pa. With their sights set on success, the Ducks are ready to take on the challenges of the championship season and make their mark on the conference.
