The Iowa men’s swimming and diving team defeated Northwestern, 149.5-144.5, on the final relay of the day Saturday in Evanston, Ill.
Hoping to prove last season’s win over the Wildcats in Iowa City was no fluke, Iowa sealed another triumph away from home. Iowa led the until a late surge by Northwestern put the Hawkeyes on their toes.
With the meet coming down to the last 400 yard relay, Iowa swept the top two spots to win.
The relay team of freshman Jordan Huff, sophomores Paul Gordan and Ryan Phelan, and junior Richard Salhus took first (3:02.31). Seniors Brad Jones, Jake Moore, sophomore Duncan Patridge, and freshman Mitch Taylor took second (3:04.50) to capture the event and the meet.
Iowa returns to action next weekend in South Bend, Ind., for the Shamrock Invite.
– by Patrick Rafferty
