Miami University
Kenyon
RedHawk Men's Swimming and Diving Team Ties Kenyon
2/1/2008 12:00:00 AM | Men's Swimming and Diving
Feb. 1, 2008
OXFORD, OHIO - The Miami University men's swimming and diving team came from behind to tie the Lords of Kenyon College in dramatic fashion. Senior Ryan McHugh came from behind as he anchored the final 400 free relay team to ultimately tie the score at 118.5-118.5.
The RedHawks struggled at the start, but came back with a series of first-place finishes. Senior Paul Ricard earned two firsts as he finished the 200 free in his fastest time of the season, clocking in at 1:43.11 and in the 500 free with a time of 4:38.52. McHugh also added two victories as he finished the 50 free in :21.25 and the 100 free in :45.55.
Freshman Jason Hass added points for Miami as well when he earned a second-place finish and a new best time for the season in the 200 fly. Hass touched the wall at 1:53.86, almost a second ahead of his previous best time in this event.
Miami trailed going into the final two events. After falling behind by as much as two seconds throughout the race, Miami made a dramatic comeback during the last leg in the 400 free relay, swimming to victory in their fastest time of the season, 3:06.59.
The RedHawks will be back in action tomorrow afternoon when they host the Eagles of Eastern Michigan at 1 p.m. This meet will be Senior Day for Miami seniors Ryan McHugh, Chase Mortimer, Blake Norman, Ryan Reinke, and Paul Ricard as it will be their final meet at Nixon Aquatic Center.
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