2011-12 Men's Swimming and Diving News

April 30, 2012
Makepeace Hired as Swimming Coach
Andrew Makepeace has been hired by The University of Findlay athletic department to lead both the men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams.

March 17, 2012
Soutoul Completes National Championship
David Soutoul was 23rd in the 200-yard breaststroke with a time of 2:05.35 to lead the Oilers.

March 16, 2012
Bell, Soutoul Break Records at National Championship
The University of Findlay men's and women's swimming and diving teams competed at the 2012 NCAA Division II National Championship on Friday, March 16 in Mansfield, Texas.

March 15, 2012
Soutoul, Cade Swim for Oilers at Nationals
Several individuals of The University of Findlay men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams competed at the 2012 NCAA Division II National Championship on Thursday, March 15 in Mansfield, Texas.

March 14, 2012
Soutoul Swims in Prelims
The University of Findlay's David Soutoul participated in the NCAA Division II 200 IM preliminary event today in Mansfield, Texas. Soutoul finished 20th and will not compete in the championship round of the event. Tomorrow Soutoul will compete in the 400 IM as fellow Oiler Mollie Cade will swim in the 100 fly.

March 6, 2012
Swim Teams Earn Honors
The University of Findlay men's and women's swimming and diving teams were both awarded Scholar All-American Team honors by the College Swimming Coaches Association of America.

March 1, 2012
Soutoul to Compete at Nationals
The University of Findlay men and women swimming and diving teams will be represented at the Division II NCAA Championships in Mansfield, Texas. The events will begin on March 14 and will last through March 17.

February 11, 2012
Oilers Finish 7th At GLIAC Championships
The University of Findlay men's and women's swimming and diving teams completed the final day of the 2012 Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Championship on Saturday, February 11 in Jenison, Michigan. The women finished the event in seventh place with 292 points while the men took seventh with 227 points.

February 10, 2012
Oilers In 7th At GLIAC Championship
The University of Findlay men's and women's swimming and diving teams completed the third day of competition at the 2012 Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Championship in Jenison, Michigan on Friday, February 10. Both women and men are currently in seventh place with 221 and 164 points, respectively.

February 9, 2012
Oilers in 6th At GLIAC Championships
The University of Findlay men's and women's swimming and diving teams completed the first day of competition at the 2012 Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Championship in Jenison, Michigan on Thursday, February 9. Both women and men are currently in sixth place with 128 and 106 points, respectively.

February 8, 2012
Oilers In 5th At GLIAC Championship
The University of Findlay men's and women's swimming and diving teams completed the first day of competition at the 2012 Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Championship in Jenison, Michigan on Wednesday, February 8. Both women and men are currently in fifth place with 48 and 33 points, respectively.

January 28, 2012
Findlay Defeats Wilmington 103-75
The University of Findlay men's and women's swimming and diving teams both defeated Wilmington College on Saturday, January 28 in Wilmington, Ohio. The women's team won 124-79 while the men were victorious by a score of 103-75.

January 27, 2012
Warriors Knock Off Oilers
The University of Findlay men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams were both defeated by Wayne State University on Friday, January 27 at Sink Natatorium. The men’s team fell 108-84 while the women were defeated by a 132-99 margin.

January 21, 2012
Oilers Take 4th at Ohio Wesleyan Invite
The University of Findlay men's and women's swimming and diving teams competed at the Ohio Wesleyan Invitational on Saturday, January 21 in Delaware, Ohio. The women's team placed second with 364 points while the men's team finished fourth.

January 20, 2012
Ohio Wesleyan Knock Off Findlay Men
The University of Findlay men's and women's swimming and diving teams competed at Ohio Wesleyan University on Friday, January 20, in Delaware, Ohio. The women's team won 166-73 while the men fell by a score of 129.5 to 88.5.

January 14, 2012
Lakers Defeat Oilers 170-41
The University of Findlay men's and women's swimming and diving teams both fell to Grand Valley State University on Saturday, January 14 in Allendale, Michigan. The women's team lost 159-74 while the men were defeated by a score of 170-41.

December 6, 2011
Norris Resigns as Head Swimming Coach
Wayne Norris has resigned from his post at the helm of the Oilers men's and women's swimming and diving teams.

December 3, 2011
Findlay Men Finish 7th At EMU
The University of Findlay men's and women's swimming and diving teams completed the second day of the Eastern Michigan University Invitational on Saturday, December 3 in Ypsilanti, Michigan and were led by David Soutoul who broke a school record and qualified in one event for the NCAA Championships.

December 2, 2011
Findlay Completes 1st Day At EMU
The University of Findlay men's and women's swimming and diving teams wrapped up the first day of competition at the Eastern Michigan University on Friday, December 2 in Ypsilanti, Michigan.

November 19, 2011
Oilers Take 4th at Doug Coers Invitational
The University of Findlay men's and women's swimming and diving teams completed the second day of Ball State's Doug Coers Invitational on Saturday, November 19 in Muncie, Indiana where both teams finished in fourth place.

November 18, 2011
Oilers Complete 1st Day At Ball State University
The University of Findlay men's and women's swimming and diving teams wrapped up the first day of competition at Ball State University on Friday, November 18 in Muncie, Indiana.

November 12, 2011
Oilers Defeat Urbana 115-97
The University of Findlay men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams both defeated Urbana University on Saturday, November 12 in Sink Natatorium. The men’s team won 115-97 while the women were victorious by a score of 127-63.

October 22, 2011
Oilers Defeat Storm on Saturday
The Oilers combined for 15 wins on Saturday as both the men and women defeated Lake Erie.

October 14, 2011
Oilers Fall Short Against Eagles
The Oilers finished second to the Ashland University Eagles in their first meet of the season.

September 30, 2011
Men Home For 4, Women Home For 5
The University of Findlay swimming and diving teams will have four home meets on their schedule for the 2011-2012 season, under the direction of head coach Wayne Norris.

September 9, 2011
Oilers To Be Dominated By Freshmen
During the second signing period in April, coach Wayne Norris and his staff were able to attract a few more swimmers and divers to join the team. The team only lost two seniors to graduation last spring and with the number of new athletes on the team, it looks like this team will be dominated by freshmen.