Smooth Sailing For Men's Swimmers Versus Iowa
October 26, 2002 | Men's Swimming & Diving
The Wisconsin men's swimming and diving team defeated Iowa, 211-140, Saturday after two days of action in Iowa City, Iowa. The Badgers (3-0) won eight out of nine events to complete the meet against Iowa with 17 total event wins.
'We dominated the meet,' coach Eric Hansen said. 'And so we're excited about what's to come. We're excited to get our team healthy because we think we have better things in store. '
Freshman James Wike continued to swim well on the Badgers' third-straight day of action. Wike picked up wins in the 200 backstroke (1:49.04) and 400 IM (3:56.97). Wike also led off the winning 400 medley relay.
'Wike's performance this weekend could prove to make him the biggest impact freshman the men's team has ever seen,' Hansen said. 'His versatility and ability to step up are pretty awesome. '
Juniors Matt Marshall and Dale Rogers, senior Brian Neuman and sophomore Eric Wiesner took first place in their respective events as the Badgers also exhibitioned 13 swimmers Saturday. Diver Matt Smith took fourth on the three-meter board (221.47).
'Our overall performance is where we would hope it would be, ' Hansen said.
UW next travels to Tucson, Ariz., Nov. 1-2 to take on Arizona and Arizona State.
'Next week will be a huge test, but we feel we have a nucleus on each side that can step up and compete,' Hansen added.
