2014-15 Men's Swimming and Diving Roster
Biography
Why Niagara?
“I chose Niagara University because of its great ideals, motivational people and strong will to make everyone a better person.”
In The Pool
2013-14 (Junior)
Earned a first-place finish against Waterloo in the 1000 freestyle (10:17.57)...Was a member of the 800 freestyle relay that earned a new NU record during the Zippy Invite (6:58.02)...Placed second in the 200 freestyle (1:31.64) against Buffalo...Finished third in the 100 backstroke (55.20) and fourth in the 200 backstroke (1:53.51) during the WNY Invite...Helped the 800 freestyle team to a third-place finish in the MAAC Championships (6:50.34) which stands as a Niagara record...Earned fifth in the 200 backstroke (1:51.93), as well as a 12th place in the 100 backstroke, and 13th place in the 100 butterfly during the conference tournament.
2012-13 (Sophomore)
Placed first in the 500 and 1000 freestyle during a dual meet versus Colgate and Siena...Earned three second place finishes in the 500 freestyle, and one second place finish in the 1000 freestyle...Took part in every event held during the WNY Invitational, including the relays, referred to as t/he “Ironman”...Swam a personal best in the 100 backstroke (50.89) and the 200 backstroke (1:54.05) during the 2013 MAAC Championships...Competed in the 2013 ECAC Championships, placing 14th in the 200 freestyle relay.
2011-12 (Freshman)
Placed seventh in the 200 yard backstroke event and ninth in the 100 yard backstroke event at the 2012 MAAC Championships....Earned a second place finish in the 200 yard freestyle event against Canisius.
Personal
Born in San Diego, CA...Son of Bobby Tapscott and Sharah Kling...Majoring in biology and pre-med.
Historical Player Information
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2011-12Freshman
Backstroke & Fly
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2012-13Sophomore
Backstroke & Fly
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2013-14Junior
Backstroke & Fly
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2014-15Senior
Backstroke & Fly
