BUFFALO, N.Y. - The Geneseo Men's Swimming and Diving team swept the board for the fifth year in a row to win the SUNYAC title with a total of 919 points. This win marks the 25th overall title for the program. The Knights were sure to take over the leaderboard throughout the entire meet, and Saturday nights events showed no difference in competition. Following behind the Knights were the Cortland Red Dragons putting up 591 points to end the meet.
Individual Awards
Outstanding Diver of the Meet- Samuel Randall (GENESEO)
Oustanding Swimmer of the Meet- Connor Mergler (BUFFALO ST)
James Fulton Award- Jeff Doser (GENESEO)
Diving Coach of the Year- Shawn Austin (GENESEO)
Swimming Coach of the Year- Paul Dotterweich (GENESEO)
The conference honors the top three finishers in each event at the championship earning a sport on the SUNYAC all-conference team. View the full list here.
Saturday Event Results
|
Event |
Winner |
School |
Time |
|
1650 Free |
Daniel Rodriguez |
Oswego |
16:01.81 |
|
200 Backstroke |
Mitchell Phelps |
Geneseo |
1:53.62 |
|
100 Free |
Brandon Amthor |
Brockport |
:45.65 |
|
200 Breast |
Chad Plante |
New Paltz |
2:08.17 |
|
200 Fly |
Cooper Knapp |
New Paltz |
1:49.01*! |
|
400 Free Relay |
GENESEO |
|
3:03.77!* |
*- SUNYAC RECORD
!- MEET RECORD
The SUNYAC Elite 20, an award modeled after the NCAA ELITE 90 program, recognizes the true essence of the student-athlete by honoring the individual who has reached the pinnacle of competition at the conference championship level in his or her sport, while also achieving the highest academic standard among his or her peers. This year's men's swimming and diving honoree is Potsdam's Josh Parker.
