Cooper Leads Men’s Swimming & Diving in Opener

Friday, September 21

Charlotte, NC

5:30 p.m.

Davidson College Athletics

166

Queens

Cooper Leads Men’s Swimming & Diving in Opener

9/21/2018 10:16:00 PM | Men's Swimming & Diving

Gavin McFarlin - Associate SID

Meet Results
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Highlighted by a pair of first-place showings from Crossan Cooper, the Davidson men's swimming & diving team opened their 2018-19 season against Queens University Friday inside the Levine Center.

Queens, which has won four straight NCAA Division II National Championships, claimed the meet 166-96.

Cooper, who ranks amid the Wildcats' All-Time Performers in five events, won the 1000 Freestyle in 9:36.73, while also claiming the 200 Individual Medley. In addition, the junior placed second in the 200 Breaststroke.

Walt Dauksher also had a strong showing in his Davidson debut. The Denison University transfer came home second in the 100 and 200 Freestyle. He also teamed with Matt Bode, Thacher Scannell and Brian Hynes to finish runner-up in the 400 Freestyle Relay.

In his first collegiate event, Scannell also contributed to the team scoring in the 500 Freestyle (4:43.43/2nd) and 200 Freestyle (1.42:54/3rd).

Fellow freshman Owen Corkery had a strong debut of his own touching the wall second in the 200 Backstroke.

Up Next
Davidson will enjoy a two-week break from the pool before traveling to Washington, D.C., for a 12 p.m. meet with Georgetown on Oct. 6.

Comments from Head Coach John Young
"Early as it is, it was fun to see the team get up and race. There was a lot to be excited about, highlighted by leadership performances from Matt, Crossan, and Walt. They each let it rip against very talented swimmers from the Queens side."

"The freshmen demonstrated quickly that they'll contribute this year. I was especially impressed by Thacher's night - the 200 and his double - and Owen's well executed 200 backstroke."

"This is a good first step and I'm eager to see how the women compete tomorrow."