CANTON, N.Y. – The Hartwick Men's Swimming and Diving team headed to St. Lawrence, prevailing with a dual meet victory over the Saints on Saturday afternoon.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Hartwick went head-to-head with St. Lawrence, bouncing back with a strong non-conference win with just one regular-season meet remaining on the schedule.
The Hawks opened the meet with momentum, capturing the 200-yard medley relay by a five second margin. The quartet of Keegan Burkhardt (West Hurley, NY), Badr Aly (East Syracuse, NY), Karim Mohamed (New Hartford, N.Y.), and Conor Barry (Clifton Park, NY) posted a winning time of 1:46.42. Mahdi Behniaye (Hannibal, Mo.) followed with a dominant performance in the 1000-yard freestyle, touching first in 10:47.98.
Burkhardt secured his first individual victory of the day in the 100-yard backstroke, clocking a 59.85 finish. Hassan Abdelwahed (New Hartford, N.Y.) continued the strong showing with a 59.47 performance in the 100-yard breaststroke, while Barry added another win for the Hawks in the 200-yard butterfly.
Hartwick extended its control of the meet as Bryce Rogers (Fulton, N.Y.) captured the 50-yard freestyle with a time of 23.55. Alex Chapman (Port Crane, NY) earned first place in the one-meter diving event, scoring 192.23 points. Burkhardt completed the backstroke sweep with a victory in the 200-yard backstroke, touching in at 2:12.35.
Abdelwahed followed with another standout swim, claiming the 100-yard butterfly in 54.93. With the meet firmly in hand, the Hawks closed strong as Aidan Page (Schenectady, NY) secured first place in the three-meter diving event with a score of 211.70.
Hartwick capped off the afternoon with a victory in the 400-yard freestyle relay, as Rogers, Barry, Behniaye, and Abdelwahed combined for a winning time of 3:25.88, sealing a 191-87 victory over the Saints.
RESULTS
UP NEXT FOR THE HAWKS
The Hawks will head to Vassar College for their final regular season meet on Saturday, January 31st at 1PM.
About Hartwick College:
Hartwick, often referred to as The Life Balance College, is a private liberal arts and sciences institution in Oneonta, N.Y. Through its distinctive FlightPath approach, Hartwick blends academic excellence, career preparation and an active campus life to help students achieve a balanced and fulfilling college experience. With transparent tuition and a focus on health and wellness, Hartwick prepares students for lifelong success—both professionally and personally.
