Feb. 28, 2008

Finals Results

Prelim Results

ANN ARBOR, Mich. - Sophomore divers Ivan Zalessov and David Garry each scored in one-meter diving and the 400 medley relay team made an NCAA 'B' qualifying standard to highlight the Michigan State men's swimming & diving team after the first day of the Big Ten Men's Swimming & Diving Championships. MSU is in 10th place with 56 points, just behind Iowa. No. 4 Michigan leads the team standings with 344 points.

Zalessov posted a solid 13th-place finish on the one-meter board with a score of 281.80. Garry was 18th with a total of 261.65.

"Ivan and David were outstanding on the board," head swimming coach Matt Gianiodis said. "Overall, we performed well, but this is the best conference in the country. Everyone at this meet is very fast and talented."

MSU placed ninth in both the 200 free and 400 medley relays. The 400 medley squad (Gabe Strickler, kevin Puskaric, Marcus Poteete and Adam Schmitt) recorded a time of 3:22.48, which is good for an NCAA 'B' qualifying standard.

The Big Ten features seven of the nation's top 18 ranked teams in the most recent CSCAA poll, and another team receiving votes in the poll.

Day two of the championships begins Friday at noon with the 400 IM preliminary round.