Tigers Set Three Faculties Data, Command Lead At SCAC Championships

Colorado College delivered a historic Thursday night time on the SCAC Championships in Garland, Tex., setting three faculty information, sweeping a person podium and widening its lead within the workforce standings.

CC leads the sphere with 359 factors by means of 12 occasions.

The Tigers closed the night with a record-breaking efficiency within the 400 medley relay. Sam Allen, Andrew Colgan, Liam McCarthy and Dax Sherwood captured the convention title in 3:19.05, setting a brand new faculty document. Allen opened the relay with a 50.10 backstroke break up — one other faculty document — earlier than Colgan, McCarthy and Sherwood sealed the victory.

Earlier within the night time, Edmund Davis rewrote this system document ebook within the 500 freestyle. The senior received the convention championship in 4:32.76, establishing a brand new faculty document. CC dominated the championship last, sweeping the rostrum as Lucio Bollettieri positioned second in 4:40.85 and first-year Mark Lofye completed third in 4:42.02. 

Allen added a person title within the 200 IM, touching in 1:50.97 to earn 20 factors. The Tigers once more managed the ultimate, as Logan Loveday completed second (1:53.61) and Kole Petersen third (1:59.03) for an additional 1-2-3 sweep.

In the 50 freestyle, McCarthy led CC with a runner-up end in 20.56, whereas Colgan (third, 21.04) and Sherwood (seventh, 21.16).

The Tigers additionally added 18 factors within the 400 medley relay B last, the place Logan Loveday, Zach Harris, Stephen Kim and Davis positioned ninth total in 3:28.54.

“The men approached the day with the same focus take care of the morning and set up the night,” head coach Jen Buffin mentioned. “They responded with three school records, two individual champions, and a number of outstanding best times. We’ve talked all season about building momentum at the right time, and tonight was a powerful example of that. I’m proud of how they’re competing and excited about the next session.”

Men’s Team Scores (Through Event 12)

1. Colorado College — 359

2. University of St. Thomas — 208

3. Asbury — 168
   
   T-4. McMurry — 166
   
   T-4. Austin — 145
   
   T-4. Hendrix — 145

4. Centenary — 106