TOWSON, Md. – The Towson University men's swimming and diving team defeated McDaniel, 158-84 on Saturday afternoon in their first meet of the new year. The Tigers improve to 6-1, 2-0 Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) with the win.
 
"It was a good meet," Head Coach Pat Mead said. "Highlights would be Jon Burr who had unbelievable swims and Noah Pritchard who put up outstanding swims and great efforts. They came and they really truly raced in their events, which at this point in the season, that's what we're looking for."
 
Burr timed 1:57.99 to finish first in the 200-yard backstroke. He finished closely behind sophomore Ryan Martin (1:00.21) to take second-place in the 100-yard breaststroke (1:00.89). Martin also picked up a win in the 200-yard breaststroke (2:11.06).
 
Pritchard earned victories in the 100-yard freestyle (48.74) and the 1000-yard freestyle (9:44.55).  
 
The Tigers had a strong start to the meet, earning a victory in the opening 200-yard medley relay. Matt Hans, John Gartland, Matt McKenney and Nick Breschi combined to time 1:35.30 for the win.
 
Matt Sieffert (1:56.38, 200-yard butterfly) and Sawyer Martin (21.92, 50-yard freestyle) both earned victories with career-best times.
 
Other Towson victories include the 200-yard freestyle, won by Brandon Ress (1:45.39) and the 100-yard backstroke, won by McKenney (53.07).
 
Philip Forrester made his diving debut for the Tigers, earning a score of 101.10 in the one-meter dive and 132.23 in the three-meter event.
 
The Tigers travel next to CAA rival Delaware on Saturday, Jan. 17 for a 1 p.m. meet.