MACOMB, Ill. - Fighting Leatherneck swimming & diving is set for competition in three seperate cities this Friday (Jan. 24) and Saturday (Jan. 25).
 

LAST TIME OUT: The Purple & Gold competed in Vermillion, S.D. against South Dakota last Sunday (Jan. 19). USD came out on top, defeating the Leatherneck men 158-142 and the Western women 208-82. The Leathernecks recorded eight first-place finishes individually and three first-place finishes in relay action. To view full results from the meet, click HERE.

IN THE LEAGUE: 
Matt Abercrombie
500 Free - 4:37.66 - 9th
1000 Free - 9:48.89 - 6th
1650 Free - 16:13.39 - 7th
400 IM - 4:05.52 - 4th

Chris Neaveill
100 Free - 46.45 - 7th
100 Fly - 49.21 - 3rd
200 Fly - 1:50.37 - 3rd

Dylon Rykosky
200 Free - 1:42.50 - 10th

JD Furr 
200 Breast - 2:09.11 - 10th

Doug Ogilvie
1-Meter Dive - 279.30 - 8th
3-Meter Dive - 286.70 - 6th

RECORD BREAKER: Chris Neaveill broke two program records for the Leathernecks during House of Champions, notching first place finishes in both the 100-yard butterfly (49.21) and 200-yard butterfly (1:50.37). The Germantown Hills, Ill. native topped the previous record of 50.08 in the 100-fly, which had stood since 1994. The previous 200-fly record of 1:53.29 had stood since 2003.

LEAGUE HONORS: Freshman Chris Neaveill and junior Doug Ogilvie were named The Summit League's male 'Swimmer of the Week' and male 'Diver of the Week' for their performances against SLU. In his first collegeiate meet, Neaveill won both the 100 fly and 50 fly with times of 51.56 and 23.30. Neaveill's time in the 100 fly broke the Brophy Hall Pool record which had stood since 1978. Ogilvie picked up his sixth 'Diver of the Week' honor after winning the one-meter dive with a score of 269.00 and the three-meter dive with 257.35 points.

TEAM CAPTAINS: The 2013-14 captains for the women's side are: Julia Rassmussen, Haley Brasile and Mary Betsworth. The captains for the men's side are Kevin Arakaki and Tyler Neaveill.

PRESEASON POLL:  The preseason poll was released on Thursday (Oct. 3) and was voted on by the head coaches. The Leatherneck men were chosen to finish in sixth place while the Western women were picked to finish in seventh place.

THE SCHEDULE: The 2013-14 swimming & diving schedule is highlighted by four home meets throughout the year and the annual alumni weekend. To view the full schedule, click HERE.