INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., -- The University of Evansville men's and women's swimming and diving teams started the season off on a high note at the Butler Double Duel, Sunday afternoon.
 
As a team the men took a win over Saint Louis 107-98, while the women took the victory over Butler 129-99.
 
The Purple Aces divers led the way for the squad, sweeping both the 1-meter and 3-meter boards.
 
Sarah Jahns earned two second place finishes during the day, finishing the 1000-yard freestyle in 10:37.57, while taking 2:08.20 to finish the 200-yard back stroke.
 
Oskar Menkhaus took the 500-yard freestyle event title with a 4:48.17 time, while adding a third place finish in the 1000-yard free (10:02.14). Tsien Ee Tan also finished the 1000-yard free in second place 10:01.22.
 
Riccardo Domenico captured the 100-yard free title in 46.73.
 
Earning a pair of third place finishes, Brandt Hudson posted a 1:43.70 200-yard freestyle and a 1:55.57 200-yard back stroke.
 
Paul Cozzens earned a second place finish in the 400-yard IM off of a 4:08.92 time, while also earning fourth place finish in the 200-yard fly.
 
In relays the Aces took three top two finishes, including a first place women's 200-yard medley 1:34.74, teamed by Kristy Kupfer, Sage Moore, Sonsoles Agaeyo and Emma Hennessy.
 
The Aces will next be in action on Oct. 12 against Eastern Illinois at home in the Wyttenoach Pool.
 

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