The Seattle University men’s swim team continued its positive momentum from the previous night, once again defeating South Dakota, 126-113, as part of a collegiate meet hosted by the U.S. Air Force Academy Saturday at the Cadet Natatorium.
“The guys did well today, showing the confidence they have gained in swimming at altitude over the past few years,” Seattle U head coach Craig Nisgor said. “Morgan had a really good day today, and Jack did well in the 100 fly. This was a good weekend as we start pointing towards the end of the season.”
The quartet of Morgan Montemayor (Seattle, Wash.), Tanner Schelling (Boise, Idaho), Jack Baldoni (Applegate, Calif.), and Matt Morris (Lufkin, Texas) posted a season-best time of 1:34.23 in the 200 medley relay to start the meet. Austin Barnard (Mill Creek, Wash.) followed with a third place finish in the 1000 freestyle with a mark of 10:19.77.
Montemayor did well individually during the meet, first finishing second in the 200 freestyle with a time of 1:45.93, and then he finished second in the 100 backstroke with a season-best mark of 51.63 seconds.
Connor Webb (Hood River, Ore.) finished second in the 400 individual medley with a time of 4:22.74, and then Baldoni came close in the 100 butterfly, finishing in second place by less than a half-second with a mark of 50.83 seconds.
In the final event of the meet, the 400 freestyle relay, Baldoni, Alec Barnard (Everett, Wash.), Mitchell Crossen (Puyallup, Wash.), and Jacob Morris (Tigard, Ore.) combined for a time of 3:15.71. Air Force once again won every event to sweep the double-dual meet, defeating Seattle U, 143-83, and South Dakota, 136-91.
Seattle University (4-5) will conclude the dual meet portion of the schedule in two weeks, hosting Simon Fraser Saturday, Jan. 30, at the Connolly Complex Pool starting at 12 noon. Before the meet, Senior Day ceremonies will be held honoring those who will be competing for the final time in front of the home crowd.