Cooper Weidenthaler Assistant Athletic Director/Media Relations; Contact for: Volleyball, Men's Basketball, M/W Swimming & Diving, M/W Golf, Baseball | Wayne State University Athletics Website
Cooper Weidenthaler Assistant Athletic Director/Media Relations; Contact for: Volleyball, Men's Basketball, M/W Swimming & Diving, M/W Golf, Baseball | Wayne State University Athletics Website
Wayne State University's men's and women's swimming and diving teams are set to participate in the Don Kimble Invitational hosted by Davenport University. The event will take place from Friday through Sunday at the Kentwood Aquatic Center in Kentwood, Michigan.
Head coach Sean Peters expressed enthusiasm for the upcoming competition. "This is always an amazing weekend, and one with amazing performances from some top programs in the Midwest," he stated. "I am excited to see our Warriors head into this weekend, ready to rise up and race or dive against some fantastic athletes! I know we are excited for the opportunity, and as for me, I just love fast swimming and great diving. Let's do this!"
The invitational will feature several teams including Aquinas (NAIA), Bethel (NAIA), Davenport (#23 men, #20 women), Hillsdale (women only), Lake Superior State, Olivet Nazarene (NAIA), and Saginaw Valley State (#11 men).
The schedule of events includes a range of swimming competitions starting with finals on Friday at 5 PM featuring the 200 Free Relay, 1650 Free, and 400 Medley Relay. Saturday's prelims begin at 10 AM with events such as the 200 IM and 500 Free leading into finals at 6 PM. Sunday's schedule mirrors Saturday's timing with different events including the 100 Fly and 400 IM.
Diving events will occur over two days: Women's 1M & Men's 3M on Saturday starting at 10 AM with finals at 6 PM; Women's 3M & Men's 1M follow on Sunday.
This invitational concludes Wayne State's calendar year competitions. The team will resume action on January 4th against Saginaw Valley State.
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