ResultsGrantham, PA - The Falcons of Messiah College edged the Warriors of Lycoming College Saturday afternoon 144-118. Messiah won 6 of the 14 events but had higher placers throughout each event to capture the victory.
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Aaron Eckman led the Falcons this afternoon with three first place finishes. His first victory was in the 1,000 yard free with a time of 11:01.93, nine seconds faster than the runner-up.
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Eckman continued his winning ways with another first place finish in the 200 yard free with a time of 1:53.38. The final event Eckman won was the 500 yard free and finished with a time of 5:11.49.
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Dakota Schmalz joined Eckman by winning the 200 yard fly with a time of 2:00.74. The final individual first place finisher was
Nolan McArdle who captured the victory in the 100 yard IM with a time of 55.86.
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The Falcons wrapped up the meet with a team victory in the 200 yard free relay. The tandem of
Dakota Schmalz,
Daniel Jessen, Joseph Cornelius, and
Nolan McArdle finished with a time of 1:33.93.
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The men's swimming team improves 2-6 overall and 2-3 in the conference with the victory. Messiah will be back in action Jan. 14 when they compete in a double-dual against King's College (Pa.) and Arcadia University at Messiah College.
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