Chen wins three times to lead #25 Men's Swimming & Diving past Wittenberg
By Tim Glon
SPRINGFIELD — Freshman Eric Chen won three times to lead the No. 25-ranked Ohio Northern men's swimming & diving team in a 125-106 victory at Wittenberg on Friday night at the HPER Natatorium.
The Polar Bears remain undefeated with a 4-0 record, while the Tigers fall to 2-4.
Chen won the 200 free in 1:48.94, won the 100 back in :55.66 and combined with senior John Beaschler, junior Brian Heilbronner and freshman Logan Pfeifer to win the 200 free relay in 1:29.08.
In all, ONU won six of the 11 swimming events on the night, including four of the five freestyle events.
The Polar Bears dominated the distance free events, finishing 1-2-3 in the 500 free and 1-2 in the 1,000 free.
Sophomore Jacob Croasdell, freshman Chris Hoffman and sophomore Tyler Lucian took the top three spots in the 500 free. Croasdell won the event in 5:02.63, Hoffman was second in 5:05.67 and Lucien was third in 5:09.94.
In the 1,000 free, sophomore Zack Martin won in 10:27.06 and freshman Cody Newton was second in 1:48.94.
Beaschler won the 100 free in :49.40 and freshman Jeremy Preston won the 100 fly in :53.40.
Ohio Northern will return to action Saturday at Noon at No. 1-ranked Kenyon.
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