AMCC

SWIMMING AND DIVING CHAMPIONSHIP ON DECK STARTING WEDNESDAY

SWIMMING AND DIVING CHAMPIONSHIP ON DECK STARTING WEDNESDAY

The AMCC men's and women's swimming and diving championship starts Wednesday evening with the diving competition at Grove City College as part of the Grove City Invitational.  Penn State Behrend will be looking to extend their dominance of both the men's and women's events.  The Lions have won all seven previous conference titles.

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Performers to watch on the women's side this weekend include:

Franciscan University JR Maria Giuliani...defending AMCC champion in the 100 freestyle...also excels in the 200 free.

Franciscan University SO Kelli Rankin...the only AMCC diver in the meet this season...finished second in both the 1m and 3m boards vs. AMCC competition last year.

Cabrini College SR Breaghann Smith...first team all-AMCC last year in the 1650 freestyle and second team selection in the 500 free...expected to contribute in the 200 free as well.

Pitt-Bradford FR Elizabeth Prager...holds the league's top times in the 100 and 200 backstroke this season, and ranks at or near the top in the 50, 200, 500, 1000 and 1650 freestyle events.

Penn St. Altoona FR Ashley Nero...best events include the 100 and 200 breaststroke and 50 freestyle.

Penn St. Behrend FR Mia Pietropola...holds top times in the 100 and 200 breaststroke in the AMCC this season.


For the men, keep an eye on:

Penn St. Behrend JR Dan Simon...2013 Co-Swimmer of the Year...defending champion in 50 free, 100 back and 200 back.

Penn St. Altoona SO Alex Fisher...standout performer in the 100 and 200 breaststroke and 200 IM.

Pitt-Bradford SR Matt Patterson...expected to excel in the 200 back and 400 IM, while also contributing in the 200 medley and 400 freestyle relays.

Cabrini College FR Todd Walker...watch for him to challenge in the 100 fly and 100 and 200 backstroke events.