VMI swimming and diving meet vs American Unv., Howard Unv., and St. Francis Unv. in Lexington, VA January 18, 2025. (Randall K. Wolf / VMI)
Randall K. Wolf

Men's Swimming and Diving Nathanial Barbee, VMI Athletic Communications

Keydets take on Generals in Battle for Lexington

LEXINGTON, Va. – VMI Swimming & Diving will cross North Main Street for a dual against neighboring rival, Washington & Lee, at the W&L Natatorium on Saturday starting at 1 p.m.
 
VMI looks to end the regular season on a high note in its final dual meet against the Generals. The men seek their fifth win of 2024-25 which would be the most since the 2018-19 season when the Keydets nabbed six victories. For the women, VMI searches for the most wins in a single season in program history.
 
The Keydets are coming off a strong outing against a trio of foes last weekend at Goodall Pool. Freshman Isabelle Haer has been impressive on the boards, earning a new personal best on the three-meter while capturing two first-place marks against American, Howard, and Saint Francis. Another standout performance came from the 200 medley relay team consisting of Ava Phillips, Parker Belle Fogle, Emerson Cosner, and Mackenzie Byrne who snapped an eight-year Rat record. The women have now broken nine records this season.
 
On the men's side, freshman Jack Mills continued his successful collegiate debut by breaking his 200 butterfly Rat and team records in the win over American last weekend for his 10th total broken record. Mills also secured another victory in the 100 freestyle before sophomore Matthew Picard picked up a win in the 50 freestyle. Freshman Stephen Russell posted a first-place mark in the 500 freestyle for the Keydets' fourth individual victory of the meet.
 
Washington & Lee men hold a 5-2 record while the women go into the weekend 4-3. This will be the Generals' final home meet of 2025.
 
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Players Mentioned

Matthew Picard

Matthew Picard

Free
6' 1"
Sophomore
Isabelle Haer

Isabelle Haer

Dive
5' 5"
Freshman
Emerson Cosner

Emerson Cosner

Free/Fly
5' 6"
Freshman
Ava Phillips

Ava Phillips

Free
5' 6"
Freshman
Mackenzie Byrne

Mackenzie Byrne

Free/Fly
5' 9"
Freshman
Stephen Russell

Stephen Russell

Free
Freshman
Jack Mills

Jack Mills

Free/Fly
Freshman
Parker Belle Fogle

Parker Belle Fogle

Free
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Matthew Picard

Matthew Picard

6' 1"
Sophomore
Free
Isabelle Haer

Isabelle Haer

5' 5"
Freshman
Dive
Emerson Cosner

Emerson Cosner

5' 6"
Freshman
Free/Fly
Ava Phillips

Ava Phillips

5' 6"
Freshman
Free
Mackenzie Byrne

Mackenzie Byrne

5' 9"
Freshman
Free/Fly
Stephen Russell

Stephen Russell

Freshman
Free
Jack Mills

Jack Mills

Freshman
Free/Fly
Parker Belle Fogle

Parker Belle Fogle

Freshman
Free