Buffalo Defeats Miami, 230.50-76.50

Saturday, January 16

Buffalo, N.Y.

12:00 PM

Miami University

76.5

230.5

Buffalo

1/16/2016 12:00:00 AM | Men's Swimming and Diving

Jan. 16, 2016

Results

BUFFALO, N.Y. - Miami University's men's swimming and diving team fell to the Buffalo Bulls, 230.5-76.5, in their first travel meet of 2016. Buffalo was the first MAC opponent Miami has faced this season. Saturday's loss moves the RedHawks' conference record to 0-1.

Despite their loss, the team still had top performers in a number of events. The divers had another successful meet, particularly in the three-meter competition where the RedHawks turned in a one-two finish. Senior Cole Fryman claimed first with a total of 357.53 points followed by freshman Harrison Moncino in second (339.53).

There was a tie for first in the 200-yard backstroke between Hudson Carroll of Buffalo and Miami's own freshman Jake Precious. Precious completed the race in 1:52.28 with senior Davis the next nearest RedHawk finishing in fourth.

Other top performers for Miami included senior Christopher Dieter who took second in the 200-yard freestyle, clocking a time of 1:42.88. Breaststroke specialist Evan Bader also turned in a second-place finish for the RedHawks after he turned in a time of 2:07.35 in the 200-yard breaststroke.

Miami took earned a second-place finish thanks to the combined efforts of junior Jack Strauss, senior Jacob Prodoehl, sophomore Ross Westrick and Dieter. The four swam to a combined team time of 3:06.85.

The RedHawks return to Oxford for their next competition when they face Eastern Michigan on Saturday, Feb. 6 in the Nixon Aquatic Center.