Milligan Sweeps Men's, Women's Swimming Titles

KINGSPORT, Tenn. - Buffaloes roam the pool as well as the plains as Milligan swept the the 2022 Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC) Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving Championships at the Kingsport Aquatic Center in the HMG Competition Pool.

In the men's competition, Milligan won with 977 total points with WVU Tech second with 503. Union took third at 427, while Point and St. Andrews rounded out the field with 352 and 80 points, respectively.

Andre Bazzana of Milligan was named the Most Outstanding Men's Swimmer. He tallied a total of 60 points for Milligan and recorded three individual wins and helped the Buffaloes to four relay wins. He also set meet records in the 400 free relay, 500 free, 800 free relay, 200 free, and 400 medley relay.

Spencer Scarth of Milligan is the Men's Coach of the Year.

Meanwhile, Milligan took the women's crown with 794 points. Brenau finished second with 501, WVU Tech third with 375, and Union fourth with 236. Columbia completed the top five with 202 points, while St. Andrews and Point made up the rest of the field with 113 and 78 points, respectively.

Gabby MacPherson of Milligan was named the Most Outstanding Women's Swimmer. She accounted for 60 points for the Buffaloes, finishing first in four individiual events and helping Milligan win three relay events. She also set records in the 200 fly, 400 free relay, and 800 free relay.

William Hughes of WVU Tech is the Women's Coach of the Year.

For a complete look at the meet's full results, click here.