The Wayne State University men’s swimming and diving team secured second place at the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Championships in Holland, Michigan. The Warriors ended the meet with 652 points, trailing Grand Valley State, which won with 847.5 points.
Wayne State’s performance was highlighted by individual victories from William Debroux in the 1650-yard freestyle and Gabriel Arias in the 200-yard backstroke. Head coach Sean Peters commented on the team’s result: “The men finished second overall, which according to the dual meet pundits and their polls, they had us as the fifth-rated team in our conference,” Peters said. “Moving up to second, once again, is a wonderful accomplishment, and they definitely earned it. Congratulations to Will (Debroux), Kadem (Goksu Erdagli), Khalil (Ben Ajmia), Lorenzo (Tassinari), Gabo (Arias) and Olin (Charnstrom), as they have a possible chance to continue their seasons. Also, congratulations to Max Wasiniak for winning the 2026 GLIAC Diver of the Year.”
Max Wasiniak claimed both diving titles at the meet—winning the one-meter board on Friday with a score of 499.20 and taking first on Sunday in three-meter diving with a score of 534.40.
Other notable performances included Kadem Goksu Erdagli finishing third in the 1650 free, while Adam Kuc and Liam Seifert placed eighth and ninth respectively in that event. In addition to Arias’ win in the 200 backstroke, Lorenzo Tassinari took second place.
Olin Charnstrom finished seventh in the finals of the 100 freestyle. The Warriors’ relay teams also contributed points during championship events.
The Wayne State Warriors Men’s Swimming and Diving program participates in both conference and non-conference meets throughout its season, according to its official website. The program operates out of Matthaei Natatorium for home competitions (official website).
As a collegiate athletics program focused on intercollegiate competition (official website), Wayne State now awaits NCAA selection announcements scheduled for February 25. Qualifying athletes will compete at NCAA Championships from March 10-14 at Deaconess Aquatic Center in Evansville, Indiana.
