MIDWAY, Ky. — The Midway University men's and women's swimming teams will look to continue their early-season success Saturday when the Eagles travel to Marion, Ind., to compete against Indiana Wesleyan University and Bethel University.
The meet is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. at the DeVoe Natatorium on the campus of Indiana Wesleyan.
Both Midway teams enter Saturday's competition following victories over West Virginia University Institute of Technology in their season-opening meet at home.
MEN'S SWIMMING
The Midway men's swimming team opened the 2026-27 season with a 134-84 victory over WVU Tech, marking the program's first win against the Golden Bears in its seven-year history.
Freshman Jackson Brown highlighted the Eagles' performance by breaking the program record in the 200-yard backstroke. Brown finished the event with a time of 2:03.73, establishing a new standard in his first collegiate meet.
Sophomore Caique Nunes Maia also delivered a strong performance, earning four first-place finishes and scoring 18 individual points to help lead Midway to the victory.
Maia, who earned Mid-South Conference Swimmer of the Week honors following the meet, will look to carry that momentum into Saturday's competition against Indiana Wesleyan and Bethel.
WOMEN'S SWIMMING
The Midway women's swimming team also opened its season with a convincing victory, defeating WVU Tech 192-16.
Sophomore Pamela Ramires led the Eagles in individual scoring with a meet-high 21 points. Ramires earned a first-place finish in the 500-yard freestyle, completing the event in 5:59.29.
Senior Josie Briner also played a major role in the victory, earning four first-place finishes and scoring 18 individual points.
Briner recorded a personal-best time of 57.33 in the 100-yard freestyle, adding another strong performance to her collegiate career.
Her efforts earned her Mid-South Conference Women's Swimmer of the Week honors following the season opener.
About Midway University Athletics
Midway University competes in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), and its 29 athletic teams are part of the River States Conference, Mid-South Conference, Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association and USA Archery. For more information about Midway University Athletics, please visit www.gomidwayeagles.com or contact Tyler Beck at 859-846-5366.
