Men's Swimming & Diving Makes History In Victory Over Canisius

1/14/2023 5:17:00 PM | By: Noah Tylutki, Graduate Assistant

Bryce Liddell helped JCU pick up wins in the 200 freestyle and 200 medley relays.

UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, Ohio -- History was made at John Carroll's Johnson Natatorium.

For the first time in the 48 year history of the men's swimming & diving program, the Blue Streaks defeated an NCAA Division I school as they bested fellow Jesuit school Canisius of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference 120.5 to 106.5.

The win also marked the Blue Streaks' first-ever victory over a Jesuit school.

"I'm extremely proud of how our men competed," Blue Streak head coach Tanner Barton said. "This team victory speaks to their determination, perseverance and speed."

JCU started the meet off strong with a first place finish in the 200 medley relay (1:33.52) with Liam McDonnell, Jonah Venos, Bryce Liddell, and freshman Daniel Argalious.

The Blue Streaks also picked up 1-2-3 finishes in the 50 freestyle and 100 backstroke during the meet.

Argalious (21.55) led the way in the freestyle race, while Michael Heller (21.96) and Owen Holm (22.16) trailed right behind. McDonnell (53.20) earned the gold in the backstroke, followed by Luke Novak (53.91) and Jonathan Simoes (55.10).

McDonnell also won the 100 butterfly (49.41).

As the meet was winding down, Jake Farr and Venos picked up key wins in the 100 freestyle and 100 breaststroke, respectfully. Farr paced the way with a mark of 47.91, with Venos doing the same in his event at 58.97.

John Carroll put the icing on the cake with a first place finish in the 200 freestyle relay (1:25.69) from Liddell, Argalious, Heller, and Holm while besting the second place Canisius team by exactly six seconds.

The final five swimming events (100 freestyle, 100 backstroke, 500 freestyle, 100 breaststroke, 200 freestyle relay) were key, as the Blue Streaks outscored the Golden Griffins 57-36 during the stretch.

The Blue Streaks (5-1) will compete next in Berea against Baldwin Wallace on Friday, January 27. The meet is scheduled to start at 6pm.

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