The UNCW men’s program won 10 events as it rolled to a 149-80 win at the College of Charleston in a Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) meet. CofC rebounded though with a narrow 128-115 win on the women’s side on Saturday.
Seniors Gabe Thran and Christian Cremer led UNCW in the men’s side, both winning a pair of events. Thran, who ranks among the CAA top times in most freestyle sprints, won the 200 free and later added a first-place showing in the 100 free. Cremer added wins in the 400 and 800 freestyles.
Senior Emily Schwartz won the 200 and 400 free events in the women’s meet. Sophomores Jenson Engen and Danielle Binkauskas earned wins in the 200 breaststroke and 800 free, respectively.
UNCW improved to 33-0 all-time against Charleston’s men’s program, while the women dropped to 30-3.
The Seahawks next host Wingate on Jan. 18 at 1 p.m. inside the UNCW Natatorium.
Seniors help Hoggard sweep New Hanover County meet
A packed UNCW Natatorium was host to the NHC High School Swimming Championship on Saturday as senior Joe High turned in a memorable performance on senior day to help clinch the win for the Hoggard boys, while the Lady Vikes cruised to victory behind classmate Caroline Estep. Both swimmers were recognized alongside the other seniors during a ceremony before the meet.
High helped take four events, which included individual accolades in the 200 freestyle and 100 backstroke. Estep took the 50 and 100 freestyle.
Runner-up teams were the Ashley Lady Eagles, led by the Keck twins, Heather and Colleen, and Sydney Westra. Jack Best and Michael Bullard also helped turn in a strong day for New Hanover.
All teams are making final preparations for the conference championships, which will take place on Jan. 23 inside the UNCW Natatorium.
