Men’s, women’s swimming win big at final home meet
Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
February 2, 2020
The men’s and women’s swimming teams swept Western Illinois and Butler in a tri-meet at Padovan Pool on Saturday for senior night and the final home meet for the Panthers. The men’s team defeated Western Illinois with a final score of 180.5 to 83.5, taking first in eight of the first nine events. The...
Mixed results for swim teams in weekend meets
Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
January 27, 2020
The Eastern men’s and women’s swimming teams saw mixed results after packing the weekend with a dual meet against Lewis University on Saturday that featured ten first-places finishes and a five-team invitational at Butler University on Sunday. Against Lewis, the women’s team just outpaced the Flyers wi...
Eastern swim teams compete in first meet of 2020
Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
January 13, 2020
The Eastern men’s and women’s swimming teams started off the new year with a dual meet against the University of Tampa as the men lost 126-58 and the women fell 69-116. Junior Scott House provided two second-place finishes for the men’s team, the most of any Panther, posting a 21.90 second fi...
Swim teams finish 5th and last in championship
Tom O'Connor, Swim Reporter
February 24, 2019
Even before the Eastern men’s and women’s swimming teams arrived in Sioux Falls, their fate on the final standings had, to a certain degree, already been decided. No matter how many points they could accrue in the Men’s 400-meter freestyle relay or the Women’s 200-meter fly, nothing could compensate...
Eastern swim teams compete in day 2 of Summit League championship
Tom O'Connor, Swim Reporter
February 21, 2019
In came South Dakota freshman Jacob Won. Then, exactly five milliseconds later, Eastern senior Nicholas Harkins touched the wall. Before the competition and the water droplets on Harkin’s back could dry, South Dakota State freshman Alex Kraft bolted to the finish, just nine milliseconds after Eastern ma...
Swim teams set for Summit League Championship
Tom O'Connor, Swim Reporter
February 19, 2019
Reflecting on the 2018 Summit League Championships, sophomore Race Archibald wants to create new memories, ones that could replace the old. “Yes, I did get season bests last year, but to be honest, I don’t think I swam all that well last year,” Archibald said. “I’m hoping to redeem myself...
Both swim teams compete before long winter break
Eric Hendrix, Swim Reporter
December 5, 2018
The Eastern swim teams traveled to Indiana State this past Saturday to compete in a relay meet, which will be the teams’ last action until Jan. 9. Sophomore Ivan Escott competed in multiple relays on Saturday. Escott reflected on the meet and the overall team energy entering it. “Our last meet w...
Panthers come up big at House of Champs meet
Eric Hendrix, Swim Reporter
November 28, 2018
The Panther swimmers traveled to Indianapolis, Indiana on Nov. 16 for a weekend-long meet. The men’s and women’s teams combined together for 15 top-25 finishes. The women’s team accounted for five of those finishes. Senior swimmer Martee Grainger competed in the 50-yard freestyle, 100-yard free...
Panthers swim teams look forward after loss to Ball State
Eric Hendrix, Swim Reporter
November 6, 2018
The men’s and women’s swimming teams received a loss at their meet last Friday against Ball State. The Eastern men lost to Ball State 180.5-113.5, while the women lost 204-77. Senior swimmer Lauren Oostman competed in the medley relay, 100-yard backstroke, 200-yard backstroke, 200-yard individual...
Panthers prepare to swim against Ball State
Eric Hendrix, Swim Reporter
October 31, 2018
The men’s and women’s swimming teams are getting ready take on Ball State on Friday at 4 p.m. The team will be traveling to Indiana to face them at their pool. After splitting a victory with Valparaiso at their last meet, the men will look for their second win of the season while the women loo...
Panther swimmers take loss against Billikens
Eric Hendrix, Swim Reporter
October 24, 2018
Eastern swimmers lost their home opener on Friday facing off against the Saint Louis Billikens. The women lost 170-92 to Saint Louis while the men lost 98-164. Senior Logan Long competed on 100m-backstroke, 50m-freestyle and freestyle relay last Friday against the Billikens. Although the team f...
Eastern swim team finds positives from Lewis meet
Eric Hendrix, Swim Reporter
October 16, 2018
Eastern’s swim teams traveled to Romeoville, Ill. this past Saturday afternoon to compete against the Lewis University Flyers. The women’s team fell short 168-90 to Lewis, and the men fell 174-84. Although the team lost the meet, there were some very positive takeaways. “It was a good meet. We had good energy. We mi...
