No. 24 Gettysburg secured a dominant 202-59 non-conference victory over Scranton on Saturday, October 31, winning all 14 events while breaking two program records and notching a pair of NCAA B-Cut times in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.
Fantasy & Market Impact
- Roster Depth Valuation: Gettysburg’s clean sweep across all 14 events showcases roster construction and multi-swimmer scoring depth.
- Event Versatility: Standout performances from multi-event winners like Sam Nelson and Evan Graham highlight utility across distance and individual medley disciplines.
- Upcoming Strength of Schedule: Saturday’s blowout sets up a high-stakes litmus test as Gettysburg pivots immediately toward a home clash against No. 7 Carnegie Mellon.
Record-Setting Swims in the Pool
Ryan Burek led the charge by capturing the 100 butterfly in a program-record time of 49.02 seconds. Burek also secured a second-place finish in the 50 free with a mark of 21.33.
Sam Nelson dominated the distance events, winning the 1000 free by 27 seconds. Nelson touched the wall in a program-record time of 9:31.92 before returning to claim the 500 free in 4:43.43.
Gettysburg swept the top four places in both distance races.
NCAA B-Cuts and Individual Dominance
Evan Graham delivered a pair of individual wins backed by NCAA B-Cut times. Graham touched first in the 100 backstroke at 48.63 seconds and followed up with a 1:48.57 victory in the 200 IM.
Jake Brunetti led the visiting Royals with a second-place finish in the 100 backstroke, clocking in at 51.52 seconds.
| Athlete | Event | Time / Mark | Achievement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Burek | 100 Butterfly | 49.02s | Program Record |
| Sam Nelson | 1000 Freestyle | 9:31.92 | Program Record |
| Evan Graham | 100 Backstroke | 48.63s | NCAA B-Cut |
| Evan Graham | 200 Individual Medley | 1:48.57 | NCAA B-Cut |
Relay Success and Depth Scoring
The opening 200 medley relay saw Evan Graham, Brian Story, Ryan Burek, and Rudy Rudatsikira combine for a winning time of 1:30.45, ranking fourth in program history. Connor Mangan, Ben Campet, Ben Butterfield, and Edward Kim took second in 1:33.17.
Mangan added individual victories in the 200 free at 1:43.03 and the 200 back at 1:50.40, sparking a 1-2-3 Gettysburg sweep in both events.
Story posted the No. 5 time in program history to win the 100 breaststroke in 56.39 seconds. He added a win in the 200 breaststroke with a 2:08.25 mark, which ranks tenth all-time.
Butterfield claimed the 100 fly with a time of 1:51.69. Rudatsikira touched first in the 50 free at 21.14 seconds and the 100 free at 46.47.
Gettysburg closed the afternoon as Story, Kim, Mangan, and Rudatsikira won the 400 free relay in 3:06.61.
Gettysburg returns to action at home against No. 7 Carnegie Mellon on Saturday at 1 p.m.
