Oakland fell to nationally ranked Michigan in a home-and-home swimming and diving dual meet, with the men’s team coming closest in a 155-136 loss. The women lost 198-94. Oakland earned several event wins and podium finishes, led by Nicholas Karel Subagyo’s 500-yard freestyle victory and freshman Trae Lewis’ win in the 200 backstroke.

By the Numbers
  • Men: Michigan 155, Oakland 136.
  • Women: Michigan 198, Oakland 94.
  • Subagyo won the 500 freestyle in 4:29.29; Lewis won the 200 backstroke in 1:47.06.
  • Oakland divers Owen Cox and Fidele Byiringiro set career highs of 319.10 and 296.65 points, respectively, on the 1-meter board.
Yes, But

Oakland recorded strong individual results, but Michigan’s team scores reflected a clear gap in the women’s meet and a narrower edge in the men’s. Two Oakland relay teams moved into first place after Michigan times were scratched.

What's Next

A select group of Oakland swimmers will compete at the Ohio State Invitational Nov. 17-20. The rest of the women’s team is scheduled to face Eastern Michigan in Ypsilanti on Nov. 19.

Bottom Line

Oakland showed it can win events and challenge Michigan in the men’s meet, but will need greater team-wide scoring to close the gap against top competition.