Swimming

Mackenzie Hoffman

By Jay Garneau

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SPRINGFIELD -- The Ohio Northern women’s swimming and diving team fell 183-117 to Wittenberg in a non-conference dual meet at the HPER Center Natatorium Friday evening.

The Polar Bears fall to 3-3 overall while the Tigers improve to 4-2 overall.

The best events for Ohio Northern were the 500 and 1000 free, as each resulted in a 1-2 finish for the Polar Bears.

Ryan Bender

By Jay Garneau

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SPRINGFIELD - The Ohio Northern men’s swimming and diving team lost their first meet of the season as they fell 179.5-120.5 to Wittenberg in a non-conference dual meet at the HPER Center Natatorium Friday evening.

With the loss, the Polar Bears move to 4-1 overall while the Tigers improve to 5-1 overall.

Ohio Northern was led by sophomore Ryan Bender, who finished first in three events.

Andrew Keriazes

By Jay Garneau

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HILLSDALE (Mich.) – The Ohio Northern men’s swimming and diving team defeated Olivet 144-93 in a non-conference dual meet in the McAvoy Natatorium at Hillsdale College Friday night.

The Polar Bears improve to 4-0 overall, while the Comets fall to 0-2 overall.

Ryan Bender

By Jay Garneau

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ADA - The Ohio Northern men’s swimming and diving team defeated Wooster 168-132 in a non-conference dual meet at the ONU Sports Center Saturday afternoon.

The Polar Bears improve to 3-0 overall, while the Scots fall to 1-2 overall.

Michael Schultz

By Jay Garneau

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WILMINGTON —  The Ohio Northern men’s swimming and diving team defeated Wilmington College 124-76 in Wilmington Friday night.

The Polar Bears improve to 2-0 overall (2-0 Ohio Athletic Conference), while the Quakers fall to 0-3 overall (0-3 OAC).

Ohio Northern received two more wins from junior Michael Schultz.

Garrett Dauch

By Jay Garneau

ADA — Ohio Northern junior Garrett Dauch (Norwalk/Saint Paul) was named the Ohio Athletic Conference Men’s Swimmer of the Week for the week of Oct. 26-Nov. 1.

Last week, Dauch led the Ohio Northern men’s swimming and diving team to a 186.5-113.5 win over John Carroll to open the 2009-10 season Saturday afternoon.

He added two individual victories for the Polar Bears, winning the 200 free in 1:51.78 and the 200 back in 2:05.75.

Michael Schultz

By Jay Garneau

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ADA —  The Ohio Northern men’s swimming and diving team opened up its 2009-10 season with a 186.5-113.5 win over John Carroll Saturday afternoon in the ONU Sports Center.

The Polar Bears improve to 1-0 overall (1-0 Ohio Athletic Conference), while the Blue Streaks fall to 1-1 overall (1-1 OAC).

Ohio Northern received contributions from several members of the team, with five swimmers each posting two individual victories.