BLACKSBURG – The Virginia Tech men's and women's swimming and diving teams return to competition on Saturday, hosting in-state rival Virginia in a 1 p.m. dual meet at the Christiansburg Aquatic Center.
MEET INFORMATION
Date/Time: January 18, 2020/1 p.m.
Opponent: Virginia
Location: Christiansburg Aquatic Center – Christiansburg, Va.
Live Results – Link or Meet Mobile ($)
Dive Results – DiveMeets – Link
IN THE RANKINGS
The Tech men enter the weekend ranked 24th in the most recent CSCAA TYR Top-25 poll (Dec. 11). Virginia's men are 15th while the Cavaliers' women come in to the weekend at No. 3.
The #Hokies return to action, hosting Virginia to open 2020 -
— Virginia Tech Swimming & Diving (@HokiesSwimDive) January 17, 2020
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HOKIE MEN
- Virginia Tech is coming off of winter training camp following a strong fall slate.
- The Hokies enter the weekend undefeated in dual competition at 4-0, including wins over Big Ten foes Ohio State and Penn State.
- Prior to the break, several Hokies competed at the U.S. Open Championships and the European Short Course meet.
- Antani Ivanov set a Bulgarian national record in the 100 butterfly at the European Short Course with a time of 51.41.
- At the U.S. Open, Forest Webb made his first U.S. Olympic Trial cut, hitting the mark in the 100 backstroke.
- In addition to Webb, several Hokies have already made trial cuts including:
- Thomas Hallock – 50 Free
- Cobi Lopez Miro – 100 & 200 breaststroke
- Blake Manoff – 200 butterfly
- Keith Myburgh – 200 breaststroke / 400 IM
- AJ Pouch – 100 & 200 breaststroke
- Lane Stone – 200 & 400 freestyle
- Ryan Vipavetz – 400 freestyle / 200 butterfly
- Noah Zawadzki – Diving
HOKIES WOMEN
- The Hokies recently completed winter training camp and are looking to get back to competition.
- Prior to the break, the Hokies competed at the U.S. Open Championships.
- Four Hokies have qualified for the U.S. Olympic Trials so far, including:
- Joelle Vereb – 50 freestyle / 100 breaststroke
- Margarita Ryan – 100 backstroke
- Jenna Thompson – 100 breaststroke
- Ashley Worden – 200 butterfly
UP NEXT: The Hokies will remain at home to host defending ACC Champion NC State on Feb. 1 at 11 a.m. Tech will recognize its seniors prior to the meet.