Men’s and Women’s Swimming pick up dual wins at Emory & Henry

EMORY, Va. (October 15, 2021) – The Milligan University men's and women's swim teams picked up dual meet victories over NCAA Division II Emory & Henry

Milligan's men picked up a 147.5-57.5 win while the women earned a 155-42 victory. Both teams won 11 of 12 events at the meet.

"We had a bit of a tough week of practices, but our team bounced back and we still had some really good performances," said head coach Spencer Scarth. "More importantly, the team had a lot of good energy and the cheering for both our team as well as for Emory & Henry was phenomenal, Almost rivaling a conference meet like vibe. We still have plenty of work to do in the next five weeks before the fall frenzy invite, but we are definitely moving in a very good direction right now."

Gabby MacPherson captured individual wins and NAIA provisional times in the 200 meter free (2:15.59), 400 free (4:45.33) and 100 fly (1:08.29).

Tyler Cates added a qualifying-time of 1:09.00 to win the 100 meter backstroke. Kaylee Williams hit a provisional standard as she won the 100 breast (1:18.64).

Emma Rae Phillips in the 800 free (10:07.89), Liz Mahan in the 50 free (29.00) and Maggie Blazo (1:03.79) in the 100 free all picked up first-place finishes on the evening.

Andre Semensato notched an NAIA provisional time with a 58.22 in the 100 fly. He added a victory in the 800 meter freestyle (8:44.99). Ethan McCosh joined Semansato with a provisional time in the 100 fly at 59.16.

Ben Hawkins posted first-place finishes in the 200 free (2:01.90) and 400 free (4:23.11). Aubin Dulin won both the 200 IM (2:16.82) and 100 breast (1:07.96).

Wiktor Perkowski won the 100 free (54.81) in his Milligan debut and Stephen Gilbert claimed first in the 100 back (1:00.76).

Milligan won all four relays on the day.

The Buffs return to action next Saturday with their Orange & Black intersquad.