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Utah Swimming to Host In-state Rival BYU
2/1/2005 12:00 AM | Men's Swimming & Diving
Feb. 1, 2005
THIS WEEK:
The University of Utah men's and women's swimming and diving teams take on in-state rival Brigham Young University Friday, Feb. 4, at Ute Natatorium. The meet kicks off at 6 p.m. MST.
The men's team moved to second place in the conference standings, improving to 3-2 overall, 2-1 in the MWC, after wins against Wyoming and Air Force over the weekend. With a win over No. 19 BYU, the men can win a share of the MWC regular season title for the first time since 1995.
The women's team improved to 8-0 on the season and 6-0 in conference dual meets after beating Wyoming and Air Force over the weekend. The women's team looks to finish the season undefeated and claim its first outright conference regular-season title for the first time in the history of the program with a win over the Cougars. However, with a loss, the women would fall into a three-way tie for first with UNLV and BYU.
WYOMING/AIR FORCE RECAP:
SALT LAKE CITY - The University of Utah men's and women's swimming and diving teams defeated the Wyoming Cowboys on Friday. The men beat the No. 25 Cowboys by a score of 133-122, while the women dominated the Cowgirls with a score of 146-92.
On Saturday, the women's team defeated Air Force 174-106 on Saturday, while the men won by a score of 194.5-105.5. The women improve to 8-0 overall and 5-0 MWC. The men improve to 3-2 overall and 2-1 in the MWC.
SCOUTING BYU:
BYU's men's team is ranked at No. 19 according to Collegeswimming.com. The Cougars are coming off wins over Air Force on Friday and Wyoming on Saturday. The men defeated Air Force by a score of 142-96, while the women defeated the Falcons 154-74. Against Wyoming, BYU men's team posted a 146.5-96.5 win, while the women swam away with a score of 151.5-91.5. The men are ranked first in the conference at 3-0, while the women are in third place in the conference at 5-1.
QUOTING HEAD COACH MIKE LITZINGER:
"This is our version of rivalry weekend. It is always a great college swimming atmosphere when our two teams get together. BYU has won the last five MWC titles and will be ready to go on Friday."
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