2014-15 Men's Swimming News

Eight CAC Swimming Teams Earn CSCAA Scholar All-America Honor
Eight CAC Swimming Teams Earn CSCAA Scholar All-America Honor

July 01, 2015

Eight CAC swimming teams - five women's and three men's - were honored as Scholar All-America Teams by the College Swimming Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) for the spring semester on Tuesday.

Marymount Swimming Coach Mike Clark Rescues Drowning Woman
Marymount Swimming Coach Mike Clark Rescues Drowning Woman

June 04, 2015

Mike Clark knew it would be cold when he jumped into the 40-degree water at Tall Timbers Marina in St. Mary’s County, Maryland. But the longtime Marymount University varsity swim coach didn’t hesitate. A woman’s life was on the line, and the last the thing he cared about was his own discomfort.

York Junior Kyle Walthall Places Eighth in 200 Breaststroke at NCAA Championships, Earns Fourth Career All-America Nod
York Junior Kyle Walthall Places Eighth in 200 Breaststroke at NCAA Championships, Earns Fourth Career All-America Nod

March 21, 2015

York junior Kyle Walthall placed eighth in the 200 breaststroke on Saturday at the NCAA Swimming Championships, earning his fourth career All-America honor and second at this year's national meet.

Mary Washington's Alex Anderson Grabs Gold in 200 Butterfly in NCAA Record Time; York's Kyle Walthall Claims 4th in 100 Breaststroke
Mary Washington's Alex Anderson Grabs Gold in 200 Butterfly in NCAA Record Time; York's Kyle Walthall Claims 4th in 100 Breaststroke

March 20, 2015

Mary Washington senior Alex Anderson wrapped up his remarkable career in grand fashion on Friday night, breaking the NCAA Division III record in the 200 yard butterfly en route to his fourth career national championship on day three of the NCAA Championships in Shenandoah, Texas.

Mary Washington Senior Alex Anderson Claims 2nd Place in 400 IM
Mary Washington Senior Alex Anderson Claims 2nd Place in 400 IM

March 19, 2015

For the second straight night, Mary Washington senior Alex Anderson swam to the second-fastest time in NCAA history en route to a second-place finish at the NCAA Championships in Shenandoah, Texas.

Mary Washington Senior Alex Anderson Takes 2nd in 200 IM With 2nd Fastest Time in DIII History
Mary Washington Senior Alex Anderson Takes 2nd in 200 IM With 2nd Fastest Time in DIII History

March 18, 2015

Mary Washington senior Alex Anderson kicked off the 2015 NCAA Swimming Championships in style, finishing in second place in the 200 individual medley in record-breaking fashion on Wednesday night at the Conroe ISD Natatorium in Shenandoah, Texas.

Frostburg State's Zach Shattuck Sets Three Paralympic Records at CAC Championships
Frostburg State's Zach Shattuck Sets Three Paralympic Records at CAC Championships

February 27, 2015

During last weekend's Capital Athletic Conference Championship, Frostburg State freshman Zach Shattuck broke several American Paralympic records.

Mary Washington Senior Alex Anderson and York Junior Kyle Walthall Qualify for NCAA Swimming Championships
Mary Washington Senior Alex Anderson and York Junior Kyle Walthall Qualify for NCAA Swimming Championships

February 26, 2015

Mary Washington senior Alex Anderson and York junior Kyle Walthall will represent the CAC in the 2015 NCAA Division III Swimming Championships, set for March 18-21 at the Conroe ISD Natatorium in Sheandoah, Texas.

Mary Washington Senior Alex Anderson Wins 3rd-Straight CAC Men’s Swimming Athlete Of The Year Award
Mary Washington Senior Alex Anderson Wins 3rd-Straight CAC Men’s Swimming Athlete Of The Year Award

February 25, 2015

Mary Washington senior Alex Anderson became the second men’s swimmer in CAC history to win the Men’s Athlete of the Year award three times and the Rookie of the Year award during his career after leading the Eagles to the 2015 team championship Feb. 20-22 at St. Mary’s College of Maryland.

Mary Washington Races to 15th Straight CAC Men's Swimming Crown; UMW's Alex Anderson Named Swimmer of the Year
Mary Washington Races to 15th Straight CAC Men's Swimming Crown; UMW's Alex Anderson Named Swimmer of the Year

February 22, 2015

Mary Washington won 14 events and totaled 915 points on its way to its 15th straight CAC Men's Swimming Championship on Sunday at the St. Marys Aquatics Center. York claimed second place with a three-day toal of 553 points, with Salisbury rounding out the top three with 428 points. St. Mary's (397) edged Marymount (384) for fourth place, while Frostburg State took sixth with 219.

Mary Washington Swimming Teams Extend Lead at CAC Championships; Three Records Broken on Day Two
Mary Washington Swimming Teams Extend Lead at CAC Championships; Three Records Broken on Day Two

February 21, 2015

The Mary Washington men's and women's swimming teams extended their leads on the rest of the field on day two of the CAC Championships on Saturday at St. Mary's. A total of three records fell in Saturday's action.

Mary Washington Men and Women Jump Out To Early Lead at CAC Swimming Championships; Five Records Broken On Day 1
Mary Washington Men and Women Jump Out To Early Lead at CAC Swimming Championships; Five Records Broken On Day 1

February 20, 2015

The Mary Washington men's and women's swimming teams broke a total of five CAC records and captured first place in all 10 events to claim the early lead on day one of the CAC Swimming Championships at St. Mary's.

Alex Anderson And Mary Washington Headed To The CAC Men's Swimming Championships This Weekend At St. Mary's
Alex Anderson And Mary Washington Headed To The CAC Men's Swimming Championships This Weekend At St. Mary's

February 18, 2015

Barring unforeseen developments, the 2015 CAC Men’s Swimming Championship meet will highlighted by the final conference performances of University of Mary Washington senior Alex Anderson. The two-time CAC Men’s Swimming Athlete of the Year, 2015 NCAA Championship Swimmer of the Meet and three-time national champion will try to lead the Eagles to their 15th-straight CAC crown.

Mary Washington Men's Swimming Tops Marymount and Frostburg State, Finishes CAC Season 5-0
Mary Washington Men's Swimming Tops Marymount and Frostburg State, Finishes CAC Season 5-0

January 31, 2015

This weekend marked the final tune-up for the 2015 CAC Championships for the majority of CAC men's swimming squads, with Mary Washington capping off its perfect 5-0 conference regular season with victories over Marymount and Frostburg State.

Walchuk's Late Wins Propel St. Mary's Men's Swimming Past Salisbury, 132-130; York Also Secures CAC Victory
Walchuk's Late Wins Propel St. Mary's Men's Swimming Past Salisbury, 132-130; York Also Secures CAC Victory

January 24, 2015

St. Mary's men's swimming team won a thriller over Salisbury on Saturday to highlight action around the CAC this weekend. York also posted a CAC win over Marymount, while Frostburg State and Mary Washington dropped non-conference dual meets.

Mary Washington, Marymount and York Claim CAC Men's Swimming Weekend Victories
Mary Washington, Marymount and York Claim CAC Men's Swimming Weekend Victories

January 18, 2015

Mary Washington, Marymount and York men's swimming teams posted CAC victories over the weekend in a busy slate of action around the conference.