Results

NIAGARA UNIV., N.Y. - The Niagara swimming and diving team were swept in a meet against Cleveland State with the Vikings claiming the men’s event by a 143-88 score and the women’s event by a 148-89 score.  

“The excitement level was the highest I have seen from this team,” said head coach Ben Nigro.  “Cleveland State is a very strong program and today our teams competed with them.”  

The freshmen had a strong show for the men.  Rookie Shane Baxter took top honors in the 100-yard backstroke, breaking the Niagara University record, clocking in at 52.08.  The record was previously set by Kevin Klein with a time of 52.76 in 2004.  Fellow newcomer Corban Bothell had two come from behind wins in the 1000 freestyle in a time of 10:00.63 and the 500 free, finishing in 4:53.76.   

The women’s team was led by junior Julia Bulmahn who won the 100 backstroke with a time of 1:02.06.  Sophomore Emily Kisloski earned second in the 500-yard freestyle with a time of 5:32.35.  Kisloski and teammates Bulmahn, Ashley Harrington, and Chelsea O'Laughlin placed second in the 200-yard freestyle relay, finishing in 1:45.92. 

Both teams are back in the pool on Oct. 21 when they compete against the Fredonia State Bluedevils inside Steele Hall.  The meet is scheduled to begin at 5 p.m.