Men's Swim and Dive Stomps Arcadia, 126-22

Saturday, February 1

Philadelphia, Pa.

11:00am

Drexel University

126

Arcadia

2/1/2025 3:37:00 PM | Men's Swimming & Diving

PHILADELPHIA- The Drexel men's swimming and diving team defeated Arcadia 126-22. The Dragons move to 8-0 on the season.

Today Drexel recognized four male swimmers before the match today: Alessio Gianni, Eli Kofman, Tommy Pennimpede and Nathan Piccolo.

In the 200-yard medley relay team of Theo Andreopoulos, Alex Blacker, Mohammed ElTayeb, and Reds Rullis kicked off the meet with a victory in 1:33.00. Rullis also claimed first in the 100-yard butterfly (52.11), while Sebastian Smith took the 100-yard breaststroke (57.06). Colton Wade took first in the 50-yard freestyle (21.45), and Petar Pavalic won the 100-yard IM (53.62). Kaan Akdag dominated the 200-yard freestyle (1:47.73), and Eli Kofman secured first in the 100-yard backstroke (55.61). The 200-yard freestyle relay team of Bartosz Loter, ElTayeb, Akdag, and Andreopoulos hit the wall at 1:24.95.

Drexel also secured multiple second-place finishes. The 200-yard medley relay of Sebastian Smith, Justin Sere, Youssef Bahgat, and Dimi Gkelis placed second (1:35.12). Theo Andreopoulos finished runner-up in the 100-yard butterfly (53.55), while Nate Piccolo placed second in the 100-yard breaststroke (1:01.63). Kacper Karnik took second in the 50-yard freestyle (21.60), and Tommy Pennimpede finished second in the 100-yard IM (53.89). Other second-place finishes included Dimi Gkelis in the 200-yard freestyle (1:48.83), Andrea Casini in the 100-yard backstroke (55.84), and the 200-yard freestyle relay team of Alessio Gianni, Kofman, Pennimpede, and Piccolo (1:26.95).

The 200-yard medley relay team of Tommy Pennimpede, Eli Kofman, Alessio Gianni, and Nathan Piccolo took third (1:35.13). Bartosz Loter placed third in the 100-yard butterfly (54.55), Grady Potter finished third in the 100-yard breaststroke (1:07.79), and Justin Sere took third in the 50-yard freestyle (21.97). Additional third-place finishes included Youssef Bahgat in the 100-yard IM (55.67) and the 200-yard freestyle relay team of Sere, Blacker, Potter, and Smith (1:27.15).

The Dragons will finish the regular season at Monmouth on February 8th.

First Place
200 Medley Relay: Theo Andreopoulos, Alex Blacker, Mohammed ElTayeb, Reds Rullis – 1:33.00
100 Butterfly: Reds Rullis – 52.11
100 Breaststroke: Sebastian Smith – 57.06
50 Freestyle: Colton Wade – 21.45
100 IM: Petar Pavalic – 53.62
200 Freestyle: Kaan Akdag – 1:47.73
100 Backstroke: Eli Kofman – 55.61
200 Freestyle Relay: Bartosz Loter, Mohammed ElTayeb, Kaan Akdag, Theo Andreopoulos – 1:24.95

Second Place
200 Medley Relay: Sebastian Smith, Justin Sere, Youssef Bahgat, Dimi Gkelis – 1:35.12
100 Butterfly: Theo Andreopoulos – 53.55
100 Breaststroke: Nathan Piccolo – 1:01.63
50 Freestyle: Kacper Karnik – 21.60
100 IM: Tommy Pennimpede – 53.89
200 Freestyle: Dimi Gkelis – 1:48.83
100 Backstroke: Andrea Casini – 55.84
200 Freestyle Relay: Alessio Gianni, Eli Kofman, Tommy Pennimpede, Nathan Piccolo – 1:26.95

Third Place
200 Medley Relay: Tommy Pennimpede, Eli Kofman, Alessio Gianni, Nathan Piccolo – 1:35.13
100 Butterfly: Bartosz Loter – 54.55
100 Breaststroke: Grady Potter – 1:07.79
50 Freestyle: Justin Sere – 21.97
100 IM: Youssef Bahgat – 55.67
200 Freestyle Relay: Justin Sere, Alex Blacker, Grady Potter, Sebastian Smith – 1:27.15