MUNCIE, Ind. — The Bellarmine University swimming teams made their Division I debuts Saturday at Ball State in duals against the Cardinals.

Bellarmine's men won five events while the women captured two. Ball State claimed a 165-96 victory on the men's side and 165.5-80.5 win in the women's competition.

Freshman Greyson Williams placed first in the 200 freestyle (1:46.01) for Bellarmine's men. Also earning top honors for the Knights were junior Matthew Sims in the 200 butterfly (1:52.69), sophomore Adham Howaidy in the 200 backstroke (1:59.24), junior Daniel Sims in the 200 breaststroke (2:11.90) and sophomore Jacob Dray in the 100 butterfly (51.84).

Notching runner-up finishes were Matthew Sims (200 individual medley), Howaidy (100 backstroke), freshman Kenton Whiteley (200 backstroke) and freshman Andrew Nguyen (200 breaststroke).

Junior Rachel Walker placed first in the 100 butterfly (57.64) for Bellarmine's women. Walker, freshman Grace Lough, junior Meghann McLaughlin and junior Avery Witcher took first in the 400 freestyle relay (3:51.75).

Swimming to runner-up finishes were McLaughlin (1000 freestyle), Witcher (500 freestyle), senior Sophia Noren (100 breaststroke) and freshman Caroline McMillin (200 individual medley).

Bellarmine will host Xavier next Saturday. The Knights will celebrate Senior Day.

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