February 5, 2010

Bulls Drop Final Dual Meet At Penn State

STATE COLLEGE, PA- The University at Buffalo men's swimming and diving team wrapped up their dual meet schedule at Penn State this afternoon, falling to the Nittany Lions, 132-102.


The Bulls posted impressive times against the Big Ten opponent, as Jared Heine posted a season-best time in the 50 freestyle, swimming to a time of 21.47, while taking second place in the event. Zach Rusketook second in the 200 IM as well, finishing in a time of 1:55.43. Freshman Matt Hogan took a second-place finish in the 100 freestyle (46.80), and Matt Schwippert had a season-best time in the 200 backstroke (1:50.82), also finishing in second place.

The Buffalo divers were successful, as Colin Patrican and Kenny Rhoades combined to sweep the diving events. Patrican took first in the one-meter event with a score of 286.20, while Rhoades went away with first-place points in the three-meter event, finishing with a season-high score of 346.45. 

 

The women's team will be back in action tomorrow afternoon as they host Toledo for their final dual meet of the season. The meet is set for 1:00 pm at UB's Alumni Arena Natatorium. Both teams will take part in the Mid-American Conference Championships at the end of February and beginning of March.