2018-19 Men's Swimming News

CSCAA Recognizes Men’s and Women’s Swimming Teams for Academics
CSCAA Recognizes Men’s and Women’s Swimming Teams for Academics

June 26, 2019

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – The College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association (CSCAA) has named the Penn State Altoona men’s and women’s swimming teams to its Scholar All-America team for the Spring 2019 semester.

Men’s Golf, Men’s Swimming Teams Win Peak Performer Status
Men’s Golf, Men’s Swimming Teams Win Peak Performer Status

April 02, 2019

NORTH BOSTON, N.Y. – Celebrating day two of the NCAA Division III Week, the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference announced its 2018-19 Peak Performer Teams on Tuesday morning, recognizing the conference teams with the highest cumulative grade point averages in their respective sports.

Lions Finish Fourth in AMCC Swimming Championships
Lions Finish Fourth in AMCC Swimming Championships

February 16, 2019

ERIE, Pa. – Penn State Altoona men’s swimming placed fourth out of five teams, as the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference Swimming Championships, hosted by Penn State Behrend at its Junker Center Pool, came to an end on Saturday evening.

Lions Stay in Fourth After Friday’s AMCC Session
Lions Stay in Fourth After Friday’s AMCC Session

February 15, 2019

ERIE, Pa. – By the end of day three of the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference Swimming Championships at Penn State Behrend’s Junker Center Pool, the Penn State Altoona men’s swimming team continued to sit in fourth place out of five teams.

Lions in Fourth After Second Day of AMCC Championships
Lions in Fourth After Second Day of AMCC Championships

February 14, 2019

ERIE, Pa. – Penn State Altoona men’s swimming found itself in fourth place out of five teams by the conclusion of day two of the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference Swimming Championships at Penn State Behrend’s Junker Center Pool on Thursday night.

Men’s Swimming in Fourth After Opening Day of AMCC Championships
Men’s Swimming in Fourth After Opening Day of AMCC Championships

February 13, 2019

ERIE, Pa. – Penn State Altoona men’s swimming held down fourth place out of five teams by the end of the first day of the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference Championships on Wednesday night in the Junker Center Pool.

Swimming Teams Set for AMCC Championships
Swimming Teams Set for AMCC Championships

February 11, 2019

ALTOONA, Pa. – The Penn State Altoona men’s and women’s swimming teams are ready to compete in the 2018-19 Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference Championships this week.

Lions Swimming Ends Regular Season With 125-81 Loss
Lions Swimming Ends Regular Season With 125-81 Loss

January 26, 2019

ERIE, Pa. – In its last meet of the 2018-19 regular season on Saturday afternoon, the Penn State Altoona men’s swimming team lost 125-81 to Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference foe Penn State Behrend at the Junker Center Pool.

Yaw Named AMCC Men’s Swimmer of the Week
Yaw Named AMCC Men’s Swimmer of the Week

January 21, 2019

NORTH BOSTON, N.Y. – Penn State Altoona junior Tanner Yaw (Palmyra, PA/Palmyra) was chosen as the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference’s Men’s Swimmer of the Week on Monday.

Men’s Swimming Tops Gallaudet 152-53 for Third Straight Win
Men’s Swimming Tops Gallaudet 152-53 for Third Straight Win

January 18, 2019

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Penn State Altoona men’s swimming team earned its third consecutive dual meet win on Friday night, when the Lions triumphed 152-53 at non-conference opponent Gallaudet University in the Field House Pool.

Lions Win Season-High 10 Events in Victory at Wells
Lions Win Season-High 10 Events in Victory at Wells

January 15, 2019

AURORA, N.Y. – Penn State Altoona men’s swimming posted a dominant performance on Tuesday afternoon, defeating non-conference opponent Wells College 73-3 at the Wells Aquatic Center.

Men’s Swimming Tops Bethany 93-85 for First Dual Meet Win
Men’s Swimming Tops Bethany 93-85 for First Dual Meet Win

January 12, 2019

BETHANY, W.Va. – Penn State Altoona men’s swimming recorded its first dual meet victory of the 2018-19 season on Saturday afternoon, when the Lions defeated non-conference opponent Bethany College 93-85 at the John J. Knight Natatorium.

Lesnett Selected AMCC Men’s Swimmer of the Week
Lesnett Selected AMCC Men’s Swimmer of the Week

December 03, 2018

NORTH BOSTON, N.Y. – Penn State Altoona sophomore Andrew Lesnett (Middletown, NY/Minisink Valley) was named the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference’s Men’s Swimmer of the Week on Monday.

Photo: Penn State Altoona sophomore Andrew Lesnett.
Men’s Swimming Wins SUNY Delhi Invitational

December 01, 2018

DELHI, N.Y. – Penn State Altoona men’s swimming turned in its finest performance of the 2018-19 to date on Saturday, when it placed first in the SUNY Delhi Fall Invitational at the Kunsela Hall Aquatics Center.

Men’s Swimming Downed by Alfred State
Men’s Swimming Downed by Alfred State

November 17, 2018

ALFRED, N.Y. – Penn State Altoona men’s swimming lost 173-76 at Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference opponent Alfred State College on Saturday afternoon.

Penn State Altoona Men's and Women's Swimming vs. Juniata, 11-9-18
Penn State Altoona Men's and Women's Swimming vs. Juniata, 11-9-18

November 12, 2018

Video from Penn State Altoona men's and women's swimming vs. Juniata College on Friday, November 9, 2018 in the Adler Natatorium.