Xavier University Athletics

Swimming Opens 2023-24 Season at Butler Double Dual
09.24.23 | Swimming
FISHERS, Ind. – Xavier men's and women's swimming won a combined 13 events at the Butler Double Dual to open the 2023-24 season. The Musketeers went 6-1 in head-to-head match-ups for the day, with the women coming out on top at 4-0 and the men finishing second with a 2-1 record.
Xavier will be back in action next weekend when the Musketeers opens up dual action at Louisville on Friday, September 29 at 3:00 p.m.
Xavier will be back in action next weekend when the Musketeers opens up dual action at Louisville on Friday, September 29 at 3:00 p.m.
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WOMEN'S NOTABLE |
- Xavier took the top two spots in the 400 medley relay, with Kali Fischer, Jordyn Libler, Erin Ritz and Olivia Oyster setting a time of 3:51.42 to place first.
- Abby Bocian placed second in the 1000 free with a time of 10:55.73.
- Xavier had three of the top four finishers in the 200 free, led by Clara Keiser who set a time of 1:56.56 to place second. Alexis Worrall placed third and Mary Sweetman finished fourth.
- Olivia Oyster won the 50 free with a time of 24.70.
- Jordyn Libler took the top spot in the 200 IM, finishing in a time of 2:11.58. Libler also won the 200 breast, finishing in 2:24.33.
- Xavier swept the top three spots in the 200 fly, with Norah Simich winning with a time of 2:05.54. Erin Ritz placed second and Ava Tenhundfeld finished third.
- Reese Turner won the 100 free with a time of 54.33. Clara Keiser tied for second.
- Musketeers claimed the top four spots in the 200 back, led by Kali Fischer, who finished in a time of 2:04.07. Charlie Ramey, Julia Sweetman and Abby Bocian followed her in.
- Mary Sweetman led Xavier in the 500 free, placing second with a time of 5:19.37.
- The Musketeers closed out the meet with another first place finish, with Olivia Oyster, Clara Keiser, Alexis Worrall and Kali Fischer taking the 400 free in a time of 3:33.06.
- Xavier's women won eight of 11 events, going 4-0 in head-to-head match-ups. The Musketeers topped Saint Louis (148.50-90.50), UIndy (181-54), Butler (181.50-41.50) and Bellarmine (194-29).
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WOMEN'S TOP FINISHES |
400 Medley Relay | Fischer, Libler, Ritz, Oyster | 3:51.42 | 1st |
1000 Free | Abby Bocian | 10:55.73 | 2nd |
200 Free | Clara Keiser | 1:56.56 | 2nd |
50 Free | Olivia Oyster | 24.70 | 1st |
200 IM | Jordyn Libler | 2:11.58 | 1st |
200 Fly | Norah Simich | 2:05.54 | 1st |
100 Free | Reese Turner | 54.33 | 1st |
200 Back | Kali Fischer | 2:04.07 | 1st |
500 Free | Mary Sweetman | 5:19.37 | 2nd |
200 Breast | Jordyn Libler | 2:24.33 | 1st |
400 Free Relay | Oyster, Keiser, Worrall, Fischer | 3:33:06 | 1st |
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MEN'S NOTABLE |
- Matthew Adanin, Ethan Saunders, Aiden Leamer and Kyle Hudson opened the meet on the men's side with a win in the 400 medley relay, setting a time of 3:27.55.
- Ryan Knipp led Xavier in the 1000 free, placing second with a time of 9:52.43.
- Kyle Hudson tied for the top spot in the 200 free, setting a time of 1:43.14. Luke Peterson placed third.
- CJ Sorensen won the 50 free, setting a time of 21.70.
- Michael Benington placed second in the 200 IM, setting a time of 1:57.59. Benington also led Xavier in the 200 back with a time of 1:56.97, placing fourth.
- Aiden Leamer won the 200 fly, setting a time of 1:52.89. Seth Kibler placed second.
- CJ Sorensen led Xavier in the 100 free, finishing second with a time of 47.48. Gage Hannewyk finished third.
- Luke Peterson placed second in the 500 free with a time of 4:43.23. Ryan Knipp placed third.
- Nathan Wall finished second in the 200 breast with a time of 2:08.50.
- Kyle Hudson, CJ Sorensen, Gage Hannewyk and Ethan Saunders closed out the meet with a first place finish in the 400 free relay, setting a time of 3:09.76.
- Xavier's men won five of 11 racing events, placing second with a 2-1 record, including head-to-head wins over Bellarmine (173-32) and Saint Louis (141-90). The Musketeers fell narrowly to UIndy (120.50-116.50).
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MEN'S TOP FINISHES |
400 Medley Relay | Bernard, Saunders, Leamer, Hannewyk | 3:27.55 | 1st |
1000 Free | Ryan Knipp | 9:52.42 | 2nd |
200 Free | Kyle Hudson | 1:43.14 | T-1st |
50 Free | CJ Sorensen | 21.70 | 1st |
200 IM | Michael Benington | 1:57.59 | 2nd |
200 Fly | Aiden Leamer | 1:52.89 | 1st |
100 Free | CJ Sorensen | 47.48 | 2nd |
200 Back | Michael Benington | 1:56.97 | 4th |
500 Free | Luke Peterson | 4:43.23 | 2nd |
200 Breast | Nathan Wall | 2:08.50 | 2nd |
400 Free Relay | Hudson, Sorensen, Hannewyk, Saunders | 3:09.76 | 1st |
Players Mentioned
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