Men’s Swim & Dive Set for Army-Navy Showdown

WEST POINT, N.Y. – The Army West Point men's swimming and diving team will battle it out in Annapolis, Md., against service-academy rival Navy in the highly-anticipated Army-Navy meet slated for Thursday at 5 p.m. at Lejeune Hall.

The Black Knights are 2-1 this season in dual meets and are coming off a first-place finish at the Terrier Invitational.

Swimming and diving will be the first winter sport at Army to battle it out against Navy for a star this season. Army currently leads Navy in the Star Series, 5-2.

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ARMY NOTABLES

Army set five academy and two plebe records at last year's Star Meet.
Peter Mikheyev, Evin Rude and Ty Dang are among those returning who set a new academy mark in the last meeting with Navy, while Josh Sembrano tied an academy record that he previously set himself.
In their last outing, the Black Knights put up a meet-best 1,022 points and went on to win the three-day Terrier Invitational that wrapped up on Nov. 19.
Following a pair of first-place showings at the meet, Hudson Kay was tabbed the Patriot League Diver of the Week.

NAVY NOTABLES

The Midshipmen claimed last year's meet with Army by a score of 156.5-143.5.
Navy won seven events when the two squads met last season.
Outside of the three-day Purdue Invitational from Nov. 16-19, Navy has defeated every opposing team its way, including three Patriot League schools in American, Bucknell and Lafayette.
Navy has won the last 26 meetings with Army.

WENDER'S WORDS

"We are ready to swim very fast and rip some huge dives," head coach Mickey Wender said. "The team morale is high and the team leadership is strong. Our preparation has been exceptional and we are peaking at the right time. I couldn't be more proud of this group. They are tough, focused and fun to be around. We're looking forward to competing in a fast pool with a great environment. The support from our fans, alumni, and the West Point community from around the world has been overwhelming. We are very grateful to be part of an amazing family. The rivalry meets are especially fun and exciting and they always bring out the best in us. We are ready."

PARKING INFORMATION

Parking on The Yard is limited to those vehicles driven by someone with a Department of Defense identification card. All others must either park outside of the USNA and walk through the gate one visitors center or park at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium (blue side, by the Blue Angel jet) to ride the free shuttle bus (3:30-8:30 p.m.). A government issued ID card (drivers license) must be displayed by everyone age 18 and over before they will be allowed through the gates whether they are walking or taking the shuttle bus. Those ages 17 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.

Men’s Swim & Dive Set for Army-Navy Showdown

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Players Mentioned

Ty Dang

Hudson Kay

Peter Mikheyev

Evin Rude

Josh Sembrano

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Men’s Swim & Dive Set for Army-Navy Showdown

Next Event

Players Mentioned

Ty Dang

Hudson Kay

Peter Mikheyev

Evin Rude

Josh Sembrano

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