The Eastern Michigan University swimming and diving team finished day one at the 2024 Mid-American Conference (MAC) Championships in sixth place with 52 points. The day featured two relay events, with the EMU all-freshmen team achieving the Eagles' fastest time of the season in the 200y medley relay, and the 800y freestyle relay also saw the Eagles place sixth.

By the Numbers
  • The 200y medley relay finished in 1:40.44 for a sixth-place outing, scoring 26 points.
  • The 800y freestyle relay completed the distance in 7:24.96, earning another 26 points.
  • Standings After Day One:
    • Akron and Miami tied for first place with 74 points each.
    • The Eastern Michigan team sits in sixth place with 52 points.
State of Play
  • Eastern Michigan University swimming and diving team finished day one at the 2024 Mid-American Conference (MAC) Championships in sixth place with 52 points.
  • The team achieved their fastest time of the season in the 200y medley relay and the 800y freestyle relay, earning a sixth-place finish in both events.
What's Next

The Eagles will compete in day two of the four-day event tomorrow, Thursday, February 29, with prelims at 10 a.m. and finals at 6 p.m.

Bottom Line

The Eastern Michigan University swimming and diving team kicked off the MAC Championships with strong performances in the relay events, securing valuable points and positioning themselves for the remaining days of competition.