ANNAPOLIS, MD - The Army West Point men's swimming and diving team clocked seven new records during the final day of the Patriot League Championships Saturday to finish second overall with 650 points. The men's and women's teams combined for 33 total records broken at the conference meet with the men tallying 10 Academy and seven plebe records. "It was a solid day for the men's team," said head coach Mickey Wender, "It was the most competitive I have seen the team against Navy in the past 10 years. They were focused and consistent, I am really proud of the entire team." Freshman Brandon McCredie was named the Rookie of the Meet after winning the 50 free and being a part of two Academy records and two plebe records for the Black Knights.
"Brandon has had a tremendous freshman year," Wender said. "He has impressed me with his work ethic and desire to get better. Brandon is very coachable and soaks in every bit of knowledge he can. He is going to have a great future. His win in 50 free is only beginning of what he is capable of." Chris Szkekely stood atop the podium for his first-place finish in the 100 free today. He clocked an NCAA B-Cut time of 43.96 in the prelims and won the finals with a time of 44.02. Brandon McCredie finished in 44.91 to place fifth. Evin Rude won the consolation final with a time of 45.37. Read More