2017-18 Men's Swimming News

Brooks Named Head Coach of Swimming Program
Brooks Named Head Coach of Swimming Program

July 09, 2018

ALTOONA, Pa. – Penn State Altoona Athletics has announced the hiring of Bradley Brooks as the next head coach of its men’s and women’s swimming program.

19 Penn State Altoona Student-Athletes Named to ECAC Honor Roll
19 Penn State Altoona Student-Athletes Named to ECAC Honor Roll

June 21, 2018

DANBURY, Conn. – The Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) released its Academic and President's Honor Roll lists on Thursday, highlighting standout academic achievements by student-athletes during the Spring 2018 semester. A total of 19 Penn State Altoona student-athletes were included on the honor rolls.

Photo: Tanner Yaw (left) and Lauren Diller (center) pose with Faculty Athletics Representative Dr. Victor Brunsden after receiving their Scholar-Athlete awards in April.
Yaw, Diller Recognized by Penn State Altoona, AMCC for Athletic and Academic Accomplishments

June 06, 2018

ALTOONA, Pa. – Penn State Altoona sophomores Tanner Yaw (Palmyra, PA/Palmyra) and Lauren Diller (Chambersburg, PA/Chambersburg) have each garnered a pair of awards for their performances in the realm of athletics and their prowess in the classroom since the end of the 2017-18 season.

Four Penn State Altoona Teams Named Peak Performers by AMCC
Four Penn State Altoona Teams Named Peak Performers by AMCC

April 03, 2018

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. – On Tuesday, day two of NCAA Division III Week, the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference announced its 2017-18 Team Peak Performers, the teams with the highest collective grade point averages in their respective conference sports.

AMCC Reveals 2017-18 Winter All-Sportsmanship Team
AMCC Reveals 2017-18 Winter All-Sportsmanship Team

April 02, 2018

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. - The Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference kicked off its celebration of national NCAA Division III Week on Monday by releasing its 2017-18 All-Sportsmanship Team for winter sports.

Men’s Swimming Places Fifth at AMCC Championships
Men’s Swimming Places Fifth at AMCC Championships

February 17, 2018

ERIE, Pa. – By the end of the fourth and final day of the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference Swimming Championships on Saturday at Penn State Behrend’s Junker Center, the Penn State Altoona men’s swimming team established a fifth place finish in the standings.

Photo: Penn State Altoona sophomores Gino Cercone (left) and Tanner Yaw (right) competed together in the 100 Yard Butterfly on Friday night.
Lions in Fifth Through Three Days of AMCC Championships

February 16, 2018

ERIE, Pa. -- Through the third day of the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference Swimming Championships at Penn State Behrend on Friday, the Penn State Altoona men’s swimming team remained in fifth place.

Photo (left to right): Ben McConnell, Tanner Yaw, Caleb Marasco, and Andrew Lesnett placed fifth in the 200 Yard Freestyle Relay 'A' final on Thursday at the AMCC Championships.
Men’s Swimming Remains in Fifth After Second Day of AMCCs

February 15, 2018

ERIE, Pa. - After day two of the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference Swimming Championships on Thursday, hosted by Penn State Behrend at the Junker Center, the Penn State Altoona men’s swimming team continued to hold down fifth place in the standings.

Men’s Swimming in Fifth After First Day of AMCC Championships
Men’s Swimming in Fifth After First Day of AMCC Championships

February 14, 2018

ERIE, Pa. – The 2018 Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference Swimming Championships got underway on Wednesday night, and the Penn State Altoona men’s swimming team found itself in fifth place by the conclusion of day one.

Visit Championship Central for AMCC Swimming
Visit Championship Central for AMCC Swimming

February 12, 2018

Visit the official website of the 2018 AMCC Swimming Championships to stay up-to-date with this week's events at Penn State Behrend.

Photo (by Joel Nelson): Lions freshman Cheongjae Lee swims the backstroke during Saturday's meet against Penn State Behrend in the Adler Natatorium.
Lions Fall to Behrend in Final Regular Season Meet

January 27, 2018

ALTOONA, Pa. – Penn State Altoona men’s swimming returned to action on Saturday afternoon, but the Lions lost 150-75 to Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference opponent Penn State Behrend in the first meet in the newly-renovated Adler Natatorium.

Home Swim Meet Versus Wells Cancelled
Home Swim Meet Versus Wells Cancelled

January 15, 2018

ALTOONA, Pa. - The home Penn State Altoona men's and women's swim meet against non-conference opponent Wells College, scheduled for Tuesday, January 16, has been cancelled.

Men’s Swimming Triumphs 92-88 at Gallaudet
Men’s Swimming Triumphs 92-88 at Gallaudet

January 12, 2018

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Penn State Altoona men’s swimming returned to action on Friday night, picking up its second dual meet win of the season with a 92-88 victory over non-conference opponent Gallaudet University at the Field House Pool.

Photo: Penn State Altoona sophomore Tanner Yaw had one individual first place and was part of one relay first place in Friday's meet at Wilkes University.
Men's Swimming Falls 110-70 at Wilkes

December 08, 2017

WILKES-BARRE, Pa. - Penn State Altoona men's swimming suffered a 110-70 loss at non-conference opponent Wilkes University on Friday evening.

Lions Downed 117-73 at Cabrini
Lions Downed 117-73 at Cabrini

December 01, 2017

RADNOR, Pa. - The Penn State Altoona's men's swimming team suffered a loss in Friday evening's Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference meet at Cabrini University, falling 117-73.

Men's Swimming Defeated by Alfred State
Men's Swimming Defeated by Alfred State

November 18, 2017

ALTOONA, Pa. - Penn State Altoona men's swimming hosted Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference opponent Alfred State College on Saturday afternoon at the Altoona Area High School Pool, and the Lions lost 177-65.