Ohio Men's Swimming and Diving Team in Fourth Place After Day One of MAC Championships

Contact: Suzanne Watson, 740-593-0054 or sports.media@ohio.edu

ATHENS, Ohio -- (March 3, 2000) The Ohio men's swimming and diving team is in fourth place after the first day of competition in the Mid-American Conference Championships at Bowling Green State University. Eastern Michigan, Miami and Toledo hold the top three spots, while Ball State rounds out the top five.

The Bobcats had three top-five finishes to highlight the event. Senior Brian Billips (430.30) took third place in the one-meter diving event. The 400 medley relay team consisting of seniors Chris Kersicke, Nick Mellilo, Vermund Vetness and Joe Grigas took fourth (3:23.78), while the 200 freestyle relay team took a fifth place finish (1:23.39).

The Bobcats will continue their quest for a MAC title today with final competition ending on Saturday. Complete results are available at: www.fansonly.com/schools/bgu/sports/m-swim/recaps/030200aaa.html