Back in the Water
After a week away from competition, the both Tiger squads return to Greater Baltimore for a quick trip around I-695 for a clash at the UMBC Aquatics Center with long-time foe UMBC. It will be the first meeting between programs since the 20019-20 campaign.

In The National Rankings
In the Preseason CSCAA Coaches' Polls, neither men's or women's programs are mentioned among the CSCAA Preseason Coaches Poll this fall.

On the Road Again (Sort Of) - Women
Saturday's showdown in Catonsville will be the third-straight road meet for the women's side after opening the season at home against James Madison. The women are comming off a setback at William & Mary that featured just the swimmers, as the Tribe do not field a dive squad. Towson is 2-2 on the year with wins over JMU and Johns Hopkins, but the Tigers have not taken back-to-back losses this season. In the loss at William & Mary, Towson's distance team continued to dominate as Meagan Clark won the 500-yard and 200-yard freestyle events while Karlee Carminati picked up a win at 1000-yards. Hailey Ritter, Samantha Casolo and Ava Enriquez swept the top spots in the 100-yard butterfly. Towson's sprinters, Maddie Mince, Parker Schulz and Ritter, took second, third and fourth in the 50-yard free as well.

Not a Long Road, But Still The Road - Men
Towson's men's swimming and dive team continues its long road swing to kick off the 2021-22 season, going for its third meet away from Burdick Pool to open the year. The Tigers dropped William & Mary handily two weeks ago by a 172-89 count, aided by a pool record from Brian Benzing in the 100-yard breaststroke, doing so in a notoriously slow pool in 55.29. Towson added wins in both relays while also picking up the team's first win over William & Mary since the 2014-15 season and first victory in Williamsburg since Nov. 7, 2003.

Scouting the Retrievers - Women
UMBC's women's swimming and diving team returns to UMBC Aquatic Center with a 1-3 mark, falling at common opponent William & Mary 184-77 last Saturday. The Retrievers are 1-1 at home this season, picking up wins over Johns Hopkins (157.5-122.5) but falling to Delaware (129-171) in the season opener. Kylie Kelly won the 200-yard butterfly for the Retrievers in Williamsburg.

Scouting the Retrievers - Men
The UMBC men's swimming and diving team returns to Catonsville with an 0-4 record, falling last weekend at William & Mary by a narrow 132-129 margin. The Retrievers are 0-2 at home this year, dropping decisions to Johns Hopkins (168-120) and Delaware (169-131) in the season opener. Kai Wisner has been a bright spot for UMBC this year, winning both the 500-yard and 1,000-yard freestyle events at William & Mary last weekend.

Towson-UMBC Women By the Numbers
All-Time Series Record * Towson Leads 10-4
at Towson * Towson 3-2
at UMBC * Towson 4-2
at Neutral Sites * Towson 3-0
at Unknown Sites * n/a
First Meeting * Nov. 16, 2002
UMBC 130-17
Last Meeting Nov. 2, 2019
Towson 162-133
Streak Towson +9
* - Since 2002-03

Towson-UMBC Men By the Numbers
All-Time Series Record * UMBC 13-1
at Towson * UMBC 5-1
at UMBC * UMBC 6-0
at Neutral Sites * UMBC 3-0
at Unknown Sites * n/a
First Meeting * Nov. 16, 2002
UMBC 131-105
Last Meeting Nov. 2, 2019
Towson 153-.5-144.5
Streak * Towson +1
* - Since 2002-03

On the Road Again
- Both the Towson men's and women's swimming and diving teams continue their long road swings to open the 2021-22 campaign.
- After the women opened the season at home, both sides are on the road until Jan. 29, 2022 when both teams return to Burdick Pool.
- This weekend's meet is the second-to-last event for the Tigers this calendar year, but the trip to UMBC is Towson's second-shortest road meet of the year.
- The four-mile trip down Charles Street to Loyola University Maryland on Jan. 19 is Towson's shortest trip of the year.

They're Going the Distance
- Towson's women's distance group has been nearly unstoppable this fall.
- Meagan Clark, Karlee Carminati and Bridget Thomas currently hold three of the top 30 fastest times in the 1650 free SCY this season, per USA Swimming.
- Clark put in a winning time of 16:43.72 at Navy, dropping 14 seconds from her previous best time. She has the the sixth-fastest time so far this year.
- Carminati has the 17th fastest 1650 this year at 17:04.56
- Thomas dropped nearly 30 seconds from her previous best with a third-place time of 17:02.32 at Navy. Her time is the 27th fastest this year.

The Unbeatens
- Several Towson swimmers have gone unbeaten in various events this year.
- Below is a list of swimmers that are undefeated when swimming the same event multiple times this fall.

Women
- Hailey Ritter: 100-Yard Butterfly x3
- Karlee Carminati: 1,000 Yard Freestyle x2
- Meagan Clark: 200-Yard Freestyle x2

Men
- Ryan Baldino: 100-Yard Freestyle x2
- Brian Benzing: 100-Yard Breaststroke x2
- Evan Bota: 100-Yard Backstroke x2

CAA Men's Swimmer of the Week - Oct. 26
- Brian Benzing was picked as the CAA Men's Swimmer of the Week on Oct. 26.
- Benzing won the 100-yard breaststroke again, setting a pool record at William & Mary in 55.29.
- The Catonsville, Marylander doubled with a win in the 100-yard butterfly, touching in 49.29.
- Benzing swam on the winning 200-yard meldey and 400-yard freestyle relay teams as well.

CAA Women's Diver of the Week - Oct. 19
- Alyssa Largay was named CAA Women's Diver of the Week on Oct. 19.
- The junior transfer won the 1-meter dive at Navy last weekend while qualifying for NCAA Zones later this season with a 278.10.
- The Paradise Valley, Arizonan scored a second-place finish in the 3-meter event as well.
- It is the second weekly honor won by a member of the women's team this fall, joining Meagan Clark's honor to open the season.

CAA Men's Swimmer of the Week - Oct. 19
- Ryan Baldino opened his season with a CAA Men's Swimmer of the Week performance, announced Tuesday.
- The senior freestylist won the 100-yard freestyle, with a third-place effort in the 200-yard free.
- He was on two successful relays, including the winning 200-yard freestyle event.
- It was Towson's first weekly honor of the year on the men's side this season.

Last Time Out vs. UMBC (Women) | Nov. 3, 2019 | Towson, Md. | Burdick Pool
Wins from all over the pool helped the Towson women's swimming and diving team to a 162-133 win over visiting UMBC in an early season beltway clash. Towson took the top spots on the boards, with Christina Coleman winning the 1-meter and Sarah DiGaetano taking first on the 3-meter. Towson won the distance events with Meagan Clark at 1,000-yards and Karlee Carminati at 500-yards. Annemarie Schnoor took the 50-yard freestyle sprint as well.

Last Time Out vs. UMBC (Men) | Nov. 3, 2019 | Towson, Md. | Burdick Pool
Topping UMBC for the first time in a long time, the Towson men's swimming and diving team nipped past the visitors 153.5-144.5 in an early season clash at Burdick Pool. Will Canny picked up wins on both the 1-meter and 3-meter board, with Ajani Dorner taking second on both. Towson got individual wins from Nick McClure, Matt Essing and Ryan O'Leary. Additionally, the Tigers picked up wins in both relay events.

Oh Captains My Captains
Earlier this week, sixth-year head coach Jake Shrum announced the captains for men's and women's swimming and diving programs.

Women's Captains: Meagan Clark, Karlee Carminati, Christina Coleman, Hailey Ritter
Men's Captains: Ryan Bookstein, Ryan Baldino, Nick McClure, Brian Benzing.

Season Odometer
Towson to Annapolis and Back: 96 Miles
Towson to Williamsburg and Back: 428 Miles
Season Total: 524 Miles

Saturday's Order of Events
Diving
Women's 3-Meter
Men's 1-Meter
Women's 1-Meter
Men's 1-Meter


Swimming
Women's 200 Medley Relay
Men's 200 Medley Relay
Women's 1,000 Freestyle
Men's 1,000 Freestyle
Women's 200 Freestyle
Men's 200 Freestyle
Women's 100 Backstroke
Men's 100 Backstroke
Women's 100 Breaststroke
Men's 100 Breaststroke
Women's 200 Butterfly
Men's 200 Butterfly
Women's 50 Freestyle
Men's 50 Freestyle
 
First Intermission - 15 Minutes
 
Women's 100 Freestyle
Men's 100 Freestyle
Women's 200 Backstroke
Men's 200 Backstroke
Women's 200 Breaststroke
Men's 200 Breaststroke
Women's 500 Freestyle
Men's 500 Freestyle
Women's 100 Butterfly
Men's 100 Butterfly
 
Second Intermission - 10 Minutes
 
Women's 400 IM
Men's 400 IM
Women's 200 Freestyle Relay
Men's 200 Freestyle Relay