Men's Swimming Opens ASC Conference Meet

CHRISTIANSBURG, VA.- The Mars Hill men's swimming team began the 2015 Appalachian Swimming Conference championship meet with seven swimmers in the finals.

David Hallberg scored a seventh place finish in the 500 Yard Freestyle (4:45.14), followed by Brett Malmstrom in 11^th (4:50.33), Justin Gale in 14^th (4:55.82) and Trey Mason in 15^th (4:57.58). Brian Davis finished in 13^th place in the 200 Yard IM (1:58.71). Shane Whicker scored a ninth place finish (21.70) in the 50 Yard Freestyle.

The Lions scored a fourth place result in the 200 Medley Relay (1:26.82) with Whicker, Mason, Ludovico Corsini and Ryan Martin. The combination of Kendall Corbett, Corsini, Hallberg and Whicker wrapped up the opening night with a sixth place result in the 400 Medley Relay (3:28.61).

Second day action will begin Friday with prelims at 9 a.m. and finals at 6 p.m.