Men’s Swimming and Diving Sets Trio of Meet Records at Patriot Invitational

Thursday, November 21

Fairfax, Va.

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Drexel University

Patriot Invitational

Photo by: Heather Barry

Men’s Swimming and Diving Sets Trio of Meet Records at Patriot Invitational

11/21/2019 9:48:00 PM | Men's Swimming & Diving

Results

FAIRFAX, Va. – The Drexel men's swimming and diving team broke three meet records on the first day of the Patriot Invitational, hosted by George Mason. The Dragons set new standards in the 200 free relay, 400 medley relay and 200 IM.

Jason Arthur factored in all three record-setting performances on Thursday. As the third leg of the 200 free relay, he helped Stathis Malamas, John Scully and Kiran Richardson turn in a time of one minute, 21.11 seconds – the program's third-best time in the relay. Arthur led off for the 400 medley relay team of Zachary Valenzuela, Paris Raptis and Malamas as the four combined to clock in at 3:15.90.

The Teaneck, N.J. native also set an individual meet record in the 200 IM as the Dragons claimed gold and silver in the event. Arthur touched the wall at 1:47.60 to better his own meet record. Raptis finished in second at 1:49.82, the second-best time in Drexel history.

In total, Drexel earned 11 top-10 results on Thursday with three golds and one silver medal.

The Dragons placed three in the 50 free. Richardson finished in a tie for fourth with Malamas and Scully in sixth and seventh, respectively.

Drexel received two top-10 finishes in the 1 meter. Anthony Musciano placed fifth, and Will Seely collected an eighth-place result.

Through 12 events, the Dragons sit comfortably in second place behind fellow Colonial Athletic Association member UNCW. The Seahawks top the eight-team field with 256.5 points. Drexel earned 245.5 points on Thursday.

The second day of the Patriot Invitational begins tomorrow at 10 a.m.

STANDINGS THROUGH 12 EVENTS
1. UNCW – 256.6
2. Drexel – 245.5
3. George Mason – 227
4. Florida Atlantic – 221
5. UMBC – 121
6. Seton Hall – 95
7. Shippensburg – 38
8. American – 29