Preview: Boston College Swimming & Diving Senior Day Meet vs. Fordham
Boston College Men's and Women's Swimming & Diving are gearing up for their upcoming meet against Fordham on Friday, November 7th at 4 p.m. The Eagles will be celebrating senior day during the event, which can be followed live through the Meet Mobile apps for those unable to attend in person.
Fordham's women's team has had a successful season so far, boasting a 4-1 record with victories over Towson, St. Bonaventure, Manhattan, and Fairfield. The men's team, on the other hand, has secured a win against Manhattan. The Rams are coached by Tom Wilkens, with Zhihua Hu leading the diving program.
In their previous encounter with Fordham, Boston College faced tough competition and was defeated in both the men's and women's events. Despite the losses, athletes like Megan Kramer, Ben Huffman, Lauren Lee, Samantha Smith, and Jack Doyle put up strong performances, with Peter Nolan, Anthony Rosenberger, and Angus Williams also claiming victories.
During their last outing against Boston University and Army, Boston College had a mixed performance, splitting with BU and being swept by the Black Knights. The team managed to secure one individual win and a relay victory, with standout performances from Palmer Bice in the 200 free and the men's 200 free relay team setting a school record.
As Boston College prepares to take on Fordham once again, the team is focused on putting forth their best effort and aiming for a successful outcome. The upcoming meet promises to be an exciting and competitive event for both the Eagles and the Rams.