The Luther men's swimming and diving team traveled to St. Peter, Minn., and Gustavus Adolphus College for the season opener for both teams. The six-time defending Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MAIC) champions, defeated the Norse 195-101.
Kevin Kretz and
Samuel Schleicher led the Norse with two first place finishes each. Kretz was also edged out at the wall for a second place finish in the 100 freestyle.
Colin Halverson and
Amir Womack went one-two respectively in the 1-meter and 3-meter diving events.Â
Top-Three Finishes
Samuel Schleicher - 1000 Free (10:14.25) - 1st; 500 Free (4:58.38) - 1st
Kevin Kretz - 50 Free (22.04) - 1st; 50 Fly (23.59) - 1st; 100 Free (48.37) - 2nd
Colin Halverson - 1-Meter (258.10) - 1st; 3-Meter (251.10) - 1st
Amir Womack - 1-Meter (231.40) - 2nd; 3-Meter (211.80) - 2nd
Brock Ohlensehlen - 200 Free (1:55.78) - 3rd
Owen McCredie - 50 Breast (29.02) - 3rd
Complete Results
The Norse divers will compete next at the UW-La Crosse Diving Invitational that will be held on Saturday, Oct. 25, starting at 11 a.m.
Luther will begin its home dual meet schedule on Saturday, Nov. 1 when it will host Carleton College at 1 p.m.
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