Mens Swimming: Swimmers look to build on pair of victories
By: LISA REIJULA
Sports Writer
Notre Dame's mens swimming team has regained momentum after winning two of three meets at Texas Christian University last week. Now the Irish look to continue their winning streak against Purdue Friday night.
The Irish showed perseverance against TCU, rebounding after a narrow defeat last Friday that was decided by the last relay to win twice on the meet's second day.
A strong performance by the 400-meter medley relay team of Doug Bauman, Jason Fitzpatrick, Frank Krakowski and Tim Randolph got the Irish off to a good start. The 400-meter freestyle relay team of Randolph, Fitzpatrick, J.R. Teddy and Matt Obringer sealed the victory with a first place finish in the meet's last event.
Other individual winners included freshman Jamie Lutkus in the 400 individual medley race, Fitzpatrick in the 100 breaststroke, Patrick Davis in the 1,650 freestyle and Obringer in the 100 and 200 freestyle.
After the win in Texas, Obringer is pleased with the team's improvement.
"It gave us confidence and we'll use this win as a springboard for the meet with Purdue," the junior said. "We're looking forward to it."
The Irish showed their depth at TCU. In addition to the many event winners, Notre Dame had swimmers placing in the top four in most events. In the 200 breaststroke, Tyler Grenda, Lutkus and David Moisan finished one-two-three.
Friday's meet against Purdue will be the second time the Irish face a Big Ten opponent at home this season. Notre Dame defeated Michigan State Nov. 8.
The Irish face the Boilermakers at Rolfs Aquatic Center at 6 p.m.
All Sports Stories for Friday, November 22, 2002
