TOWSON, Md. – The Towson University men's and women's divers are headed to the Waldo S. Tippin Natatorium at Clarion University to compete in the Don Leas Diving Invitational (Oct. 13) and the Diving Fall Classic (Oct. 14). Friday's action starts at 5:00 p.m. Saturday's session slated to start at noon.
Both sessions will be live streamed on Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Sports Digital Network.
SEASON OUTLOOK
Towson's women's team is coming off a fifth-place finish at the conference championship meet in 2022-23. Rising sophomore
Ally Frame is the reigning champion in the 100 back and took bronze in the 200 back. Diver
Shannon Parrau narrowly missed the podium in the 1m dive with a score of 266.45 in her first year. Four newcomers join 24 returners on the 2023-24 roster.
The Tigers' men's squad enters the season following a third-place finish at the CAA Championships last season. Seven newcomers join the team, accompanying 16 returners from last season. The two swimmers accounting for Towson's four gold medal finishes at the 2022-23 conference championship meet.
Brian Benzing took gold in the 100 fly, 100 breast and 200 IM while breaking the all-time conference record in the 100 breast and 200 IM. He is the three-time defending CAA Swimmer of the Year, two-time CAA Outstanding Swimmer of the Meet and two-time Honorable Mention All-America.
Michael Fazio is the two-time defending 50 free champion in the CAA and won the 100 free in 2021.
CAPTAIN'S ORDERS
Second-year head coach
Anthony Bruno has named the captains for the 2023-24 seasons.
Women's captains: Hayley Beutel,
Tiffany Matulis and
Bridget Thomas.
Men's captains: TJ Bearor,
Brian Benzing and
Evan Bota.
