RALEIGH, N.C. - January 25, 2025 – WPU vs. St. Mary's College of Maryland
 

While the William Peace University Pacers fell short in the men's standings (79.50 points to St. Mary's 165.50), there were several standout performances.

Elijah Horman set a new school record in the 100 Yard Backstroke with a time of 55.47.

WPU Scores:

200 Yard Medley Relay:
- The team of Elijah Horman, Noah Goetsch, Joseph Williams, and Joshua Day marked a time of 1:40.55, earning second place

1000 Yard Freestyle:
- Stone Doppke swam a solid race, finishing third with a time of 12:10.64

200 Yard Freestyle:
- Jack Lancaster tied for first place with a time of 1:50.29 while Ruben Garcia finished at 2:10.54

100 Yard Backstroke:
- Elijah Horman placed second with a time of 55.47 that sets a school record

100 Yard Breaststroke:
- Noah Goetsch recorded a time of 1:02.08 for second place while Wilks Smith finished at 1:13.94

200 Yard Butterfly:
- Joseph Williams delivered a fantastic performance, taking first place in 2:08.06.

100 Yard Butterfly:
- Joseph Williams continued his momentum, claiming another first-place finish with a time of 54.16.

50 Yard Freestyle:
- Noah Goetsch, Jack Lancaster, and WIlks Smith placed 5th, 6th, adn 7th with times of 23.58, 23.82, and 26.16, respectively.

100 Yard Freestyle:
- Jack Lancaster recorded a time of 50.84 to earn 4th place which Joshua Day marked 53.17 and Wilks Smith at 59.67.

200 Yard Backstroke:
- Elijah Horman earned first place with a time of 2:01.91

500 Yard Freestyle:
- Stone Doppke earned third place with a time of 5:54.86 and Ruben Garcia recorded 6:03.66

200 Yard IM:
- Elijah Horman clocked first-place finish in 2:05.72.

200 Yard Freestyle Relay:
- The relay team of Noah Goetsch, Joshua Day, Joseph Williams, and Jack Lancaster finished first with a time of 1:31.95

The Pacers will now prep for the Independent South Tournament finals next month in Tennessee.