Swimming

The men’s and women’s teams performed well at the Michigan First Chance Meet in Ann Arbor Saturday and Sunday.

EMU swim, dive teams score high marks at meet

By Eugene Evans · Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013

This past weekend, behind strong performances of seniors Kelly Hendricks, Andrew Saunders and Jeffrey Craig, the Eastern Michigan University men’s and women’s swim and dive teams scored high marks and built more momentum for the Mid-American Conference championships at the Michigan First Chance Meet in Ann Arbor.

All men, women swimmers qualify for finals

By Eugene Evans · Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013

This past weekend, both the Eastern Michigan University men’s and women’s swim teams showcased their underclassmen while sprinkling in a few upperclassmen at the Ohio State Winter Invitational in Columbus, Ohio.

Men’s swimming finishes undefeated vs. Miami of Ohio

By Eugene Evans · Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013

On Senior Day, Mike Swain led the way with four first-place finishes to help the Eastern Michigan University men’s swim and dive team finish Mid-American Conference play undefeated, knocking off the Miami University of Ohio RedHawks, 184-110, Saturday at the Jones Natatorium.

Senior swimmer motivates team

By Eugene Evans · Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013

Being a leader is about showing the path to success and being able to push a team, whenever it is necessary, so the message gets across. Wesley Blassneck has been the ultimate motivator for her team not just in the pool, but out of it as well.

Women’s, men’s swimming get dual-meet victories

By Eugene Evans · Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013

The Eastern Michigan University women’s and men’s swim and dive teams left the Alumni Arena Natatorium in Amherst, N.Y., Saturday with dual-meet victories.

Swimmer chose EMU over Toledo, Oakland

By Eugene Evans · Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013

It takes years of repetition to perfect the craft of being a swimmer, and Meghan Richardson is still learning what it takes to get the job done.

EMU swim teams defeat Ball State

By Eugene Evans · Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013

After an exhausting four-and-half hour bus ride, the Eastern Michigan University men and women swim and dive teams knocked off the Ball State University Cardinals at the Lewellen Aquatics Center in Muncie, Ind.

Senior swimmer Kalinosky reflects on time at Eastern

By Eugene Evans · Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013

After making hundreds of turns to the home stretch, Lauren Kalinosky knows that the end is truly in sight for her. Kalinosky is a senior for the Eastern Michigan University women’s swim and dive team.

Women’s swimming defeats BGSU, remains undefeated

By Eugene Evans · Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013

On senior day, Briana Emig captured first in the 200, 500 and 1,000 freestyles in 1 minute, 52.84 seconds, 4:58.58 and 10:20.17, respectively, to help the Eastern Michigan University women’s swim team remain undefeated by knocking off the Bowling Green State University Falcons 166-128 at Jones Natatorium.

Men’s swimming falls to U of M

By Eugene Evans · Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013

Despite senior Jacob Hanson breaking the record in the 200 backstroke, Eastern Michigan University fell to the top-ranked University of Michigan Wolverines 196-133 Friday.

Swimmer profile: Briana Emig

By Eugene Evans · Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012

Briana Emig is a senior freestyle distance swimmer for the Eastern Michigan University women’s swim team who comes to EMU from Pittsburgh, Pa.

Women's swimming and diving team beats Toledo Rockets

By Eugene Evans · Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012

The Eastern Michigan University women’s swimming and diving team finished off their second meet in as many days with a convincing win over the Toledo Rockets Nov. 3 at the Jones Natatorium by a score of 163.5 to 136.5.

Men’s swim and dive team prepares for Wayne State

By Eugene Evans · Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012

The Eastern Michigan University men’s swim and dive team will travel to face the Wayne State University Warriors at the Matthaei Aquatic Center in Detroit Nov. 2 at 5 p.m.

Women’s swimming wins meet at Ohio U

By Al Willman · Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012

The Eastern Michigan University women’s swimming and diving team earned a 168-132 victory at Ohio University in their first meet of the year Oct.

Men’s swimming beats Northwestern Wildcats

By Josh Zucal · Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012

The men’s swimming and diving team began the start of the regular season Oct. 19 when they defeated the Northwestern Wildcats 157 to 141.

Conference Champion Eagles begin new swim season

By Eugene Evans · Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012

The Eastern Michigan University men’s swim team opens their 2012-13 campaign Oct. 19 against Northwestern University from the Big Ten Conference at Jones Natatorium.

Swim, dive teams prepare for meet

By Eugene Evans · Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012

On Oct. 6, the Eastern Michigan University men’s swim and dive team began preparations for their 31st Mid-American Conference championship with the Green and White Meet that lasted two hours at the Jones Natatorium.

EMU swim, diving teams prep for season open

By Harry Eichholtz · Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012

Both the Eastern Michigan University men’s and women’s swim and diving teams will be opening their seasons at home Oct.

Season starts for swim, dive

By Josh Zucal · Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012

The Eastern Michigan University men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams are ready to begin competing Oct. 6 at home in the Jones Natatorium.

Swimming's dual-meet streak hits 58 in MAC

By Jerime Crane · Sunday, Jan. 23, 2011

The Eastern Michigan University men’s swimming and diving team handed the University of Buffalo its first loss of the season by winning, 164-136, Saturday afternoon at Jones Natatorium.

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