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Men's Swim & Dive Defeats Holy Cross 186-112 in Season Opener
10/13/2023 9:04:00 PM | Men's Swimming and Diving
WORCESTER, Mass. – The Bucknell men's swimming & diving team opened the 2023-24 season by topping the Holy Cross Crusaders 186-112 at the Hart Center Pool Friday, defeating the Crusaders for a seventh-consecutive time. The Bison placed first in 11 of 16 events and opened Patriot League competition 1-0.
John Gehrig touched the wall first in two events, winning the 100 backstroke (53.12) and the 200 breaststroke (2:07.75). Gehrig was also part of the winning 200 medley relay and 200 freestyle relay teams.
A pair of Bison posted event wins in their first collegiate meet, as Finn Russell and Drew Greene won the 50 freestyle and 100 freestyle, respectively. The sprint freestyles were particularly exciting for the Bison. In the 100, Greene (47.23) narrowly edged junior Chris Kopac (47.33) and fellow rookie Colin Smith (47.35) as the Bison went 1-2-3 in the event. In the 50 freestyle, Russell (21.66) came in just ahead of senior Chris Fabian (21.69).
Bucknell took first and second place in seven events.
On the boards, Jackson Vinarub won the 3-meter dive with a solid score of 272.55 that ranks just outside the school's top 10 list.
Bucknell is back in action on Saturday when it goes up against Boston U. at FitRec Competition Pool at 1:30 p.m.
Event Winners:
50 Freestyle – Finn Russell (21.66)
100 Freestyle – Drew Greene (47.23)
500 Freestyle – Alex Crossing (4:43.79)
100 Backstroke – John Gehrig (53.15)
200 Backstroke – Andy Dorsel (1:55.63)
100 Butterfly – Chris Fabian (52.18)
200 Butterfly – Alex Crossing (1:54.96)
200 Breaststroke – John Gehrig (2:07.75)
200 Medley Relay – Chris Fabian, Noah Basista, Finn Russell, John Gehrig (1:34.87)
200 Freestyle Relay – John Gehrig, Drew Greene, Russell Finn, Chris Fabian (1:26.56)
3-Meter Dive – Jackson Vinarub (272.55)
1-2-3 Performances:
100 Freestyle – Drew Greene (47.23), Chris Kopac (47.33), Colin Smith (47.35)
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