Tigers Bounce Back In Big Way With Pair Of WIns At Hiram
Matt Parker contributed two individual wins to the effort at Hiram, including the 800 freestyle and the 200 backstroke.
File Photo | Erin Pence
HIRAM, Ohio — After celebrating their large 14-person senior class less than 24 hours earlier, the Wittenberg Tigers posted a pair of convincing dual meet victories over North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC) rival Hiram.
The men posted a win over the Terriers by a whopping 147-49 margin, while the Tiger women picked up a 147-84 decision. Wittenberg competitors either won or recorded the best time in every event.
On the men's side, freshman Ed Young (Shaker Heights, Ohio/University School), senior Matt Parker (Delaware, Ohio/Hayes) and freshman AJ Burt (Wyoming, Ohio/Wyoming) were both double-winners in individual events, as was senior Gus Appenbrink (Naperville, Ill./Neuqua Valley) in the two diving events.
For the women, juniors Jane Tsivitse (Wyoming, Ohio/Wyoming) and Ward McNulty (Glencoe, Ill./New Trier) were double-winners for the Tigers. In addition, freshman Melissa Hascher (Cincinnati, Ohio/Anderson) combined a win in the 200-yard freestyle with the second leg of the winning 400-yard freestyle relay.
The Tigers have two dual meets remaining as they taper down toward next month's NCAC Championship meet in Canton. First up is a road trip to Centre College on Saturday, Jan. 21.
