Discover the Spirit of Competition: Army West Point Athletics Unleashed!

LEWISBURG, Pa. – Army West Point swimming & diving returned to the competitive pool for their initial dual meet of the year on Saturday as they traveled to face the Bucknell Bison in their home facility at Kinney Natatorium. The Black Knights secured victories on both the men’s and women’s sides to begin 2025 with a splash.
 
Army resumed competition for the first time in the new year since triumphing over Navy in early December, and both teams quickly got back into their competitive mindset to dominate Patriot League rival Bucknell at their home venue.
 
Women: Army 153, Bucknell 147
Diver Minh Donnell captured a first-place finish in the women’s 1-meter diving event with a total score of 248.70, followed closely by a second-place result in the women’s 3-meter diving with an overall score of 254.33.
 
Clara Williams and Catriona Gilmore each achieved two individual first place finishes during the day’s events, as Williams recorded a time of 1:50.93 in the women’s 200 free and a time of 52.05 in the women’s 100 free, while Gilmore posted times of 1:04.07 in the women’s 100 breast and 2:20.43 in the women’s 200 breast.
 
Men: Army 209, Bucknell 89
The men excelled on their side of the meet for the Black Knights, claiming 14 of the 16 first-place positions available.
 
Johnny Crush and Jack Pogue both garnered a pair of individual first place finishes in Lewisburg, with Pogue achieving a 1:40.77 in the men’s 200 free and a 4:36.56 in the men’s 500 free, whereas Crush clocked a 20.68 in the men’s 50 free and a 48.79 in the men’s 100 fly.
 
Crush also added a first-place finish in the men’s 200 medley relay to his count, as he initiated for Army with a time of 1:29.03, securing first place in the event by over two and a half seconds.
 
FULL ARMY-BUCKNELL RESULTS
 
Post Meet Reactions
“It was refreshing to return to competition after a five-week hiatus. Bucknell hosted a fantastic meet and competed fiercely until the end. We’ve engaged in some really solid, consistent training over the last several weeks.
 
Our racing techniques were somewhat lacking this afternoon. We have several aspects to revisit in training next week and strive to enhance.
 

With two weeks until we host Loyola Maryland for Firstie Night, I’m eager to get back to work.” – Director of Swimming & Diving Brandt Nigro

“Following a phase of intensive training and a break from competition, the team’s performance in their first event back was nothing less than remarkable. Their diligent effort and commitment paid off as they demonstrated their ability, mutual support, and resilience. This strong comeback highlights their dedication and growth during their time off, and it’s evident that they are set to achieve even more as the season continues.” – Head Diving Coach Connor Dorff

 

Army Top Finishers

Women’s 1-meter: Minh Donnell (248.70) – 1^st

Men’s 1-meter: Jack McDaniel (288.00) – 1^st

Men’s 1-meter: Isaac Newman (272.63) – 2^nd

Women’s 3-meter: Minh Donnell (254.33) – 2^nd

Men’s 3-meter: David Manelis (333.15) – 1^st

Men’s 3-meter: Alex Zhang (281.55) – 3^rd

Women’s 200 Medley Relay: Hart, Gilmore, Braeger, Cole (1:45.91) – 1^st

Women’s 200 Medley Relay: McKane, Dudley, Williams, Webber (1:46.64) – 2^nd

Men’s 200 Medley Relay: Crush, Rankin, Harlow, Hadji (1:29.03) – 1^st

Men’s 200 Medley Relay: Edwards, Kling, Mowery, Chang (1:31.89) – 2^nd

Women’s 1,000 Free: Maggie Kroening (10:31.61) – 1^st

Women’s 1,000 Free: Mary Brooke Chandler (10:43.27) – 3^rd

Men’s 1,000 Free: Brice Barrieault (9:37.26) – 1^st

Women’s 200 Free: Clara Williams (1:50.93) – 1^st

Men’s 200 Free: Jack Pogue (1:40.77) – 1^st

Men’s 200 Free: Max Jordan (1:41.40) – 2^nd

Women’s 100 Back: Jenna Hart (58.59) – 2^nd

Women’s 100 Back: Angie McKane (58.69) – 3^rd

Men’s 100 Back: Alex Edwards (50.65) – 1^st

Men’s 100 Back: Zac Leith (50.82) – 2^nd

Women’s 100 Breast: Catriona Gilmore (1:04.07) – 1^st

Men’s 100 Breast: Kalvin Hahn (56.70) – 1^st

Men’s 100 Breast: Joey Kling (56.74) – 2^nd

Men’s 100 Breast: Ryan Durkan (57.41) – 3^rd

Women’s 200 Fly: Molly Webber (2:02.74) – 2^nd

Women’s 200 Fly: Sydney Braeger (2:03.39) – 3^rd

Men’s 200 Fly: Jack Mowery (1:52.17) – 1^st

Women’s 50 Free: Meghan Cole (24.28) – 1^st

Men’s 50 Free: Johnny Crush (20.68) – 1^st

Men’s 50 Free: Kohen Rankin (20.76) – 2^nd

Men’s 50 Free: Thomas Hadji (20.95) – 3^rd

Women’s 100 Free: Clara Williams (52.05) – 1^st

Men’s 100 Free: Kohen Rankin (45.67) – 1^st

Men’s 100 Free: Joey Chang (46.19) – 2^nd

Women’s 200 Back: Jenna Hart (2:05.37) – 2^nd

Men’s 200 Back: Alex Edwards (1:51.31) – 1^st

Men’s 200 Back: Thomas Hadji (1:51.62) – 2^nd

Women’s 200 Breast: Catriona Gilmore (2:20.43) – 1^st

Men’s 200 Breast: Ryan Durkan (2:07.19) – 3^rd

Women’s 500 Free: Molly Webber (4:57.15) – 2^nd

Men’s 500 Free: Jack Pogue (4:36.56) – 1^st

Men’s 500 Free: Max Jordan (4:39.11) – 2^nd

Men’s 500 Free: Max Peterson (4:39.58) – 3^rd

Women’s 100 Fly: Angie McKane (55.88) – 1^st

Women’s 100 Fly: Sydney Braeger (56.48) – 2^nd

Men’s 100 Fly: Johnny Crush (48.79) – 1^st

Men’s 100 Fly: Joey Kling (50.76) – 2^nd

Men’s 400 IM: Kalvin Hahn (3:51.88) – 1^st

Women’s 200 Free Relay: Williams, Braeger, Cole, M. Webber (1:34.78) – 1^st

Women’s 200 Free Relay: Dudley, Payton, Gross, Park (1:38.54) – 3^rd

Men’s 200 Free Relay: Harlow, Rankin, Chang, Kling (1:21.41) – 1^st

Men’s 200 Free Relay: Wang, Jordan, Crush, Hadji (1:23.28) – 3^rd