MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Macalester wrapped up competition at the MIAC Swim & Dive Championships with multiple All-MIAC performances and strong depth across the final day of events, highlighted by podium finishes in the 200 yard backstroke and 100 yard freestyle.

Sophomore Kean Pajarillaga (Saipan, Marianas Pacific/Grace Christian Academy) earned All-MIAC honors in the 200-yard backstroke with a third-place finish in 1:52.73. After qualifying for the championship final with a time of 1:53.28, Pajarillaga put together a consistent swim in the evening session to secure 16 points for the Scots.

Macalester followed with an impressive showing in the 100-yard freestyle, placing three swimmers in the A final. Junior Thomas Moore (Philadelphia, Pa./Science Leadership Academy) led the way with a third-place finish and All-MIAC recognition, clocking a 46.40 after a 46.55 prelim swim. Junior Max Taufen (Evanston, Ill./Evanston Township) and senior TJ Palli (Maple Grove, Minn./Maple Grove) finished in seventh- and eighth-place finishes in 47.08 and 47.52, respectively. Senior Casey Meretta (Potomac, Md./Winston Churchill) added to the team total with a 16th-place finish (48.81).

In the 200-yard breaststroke, senior Will St. John (McGaheysville, Va./East Rockingham) picked up honorable mention honors with a sixth-place finish in 2:09.50, contributing 13 team points in the A final. First-year Spencer Laga (Milwaukee, Wis./Rufus King) also scored for the Scots with a 16th-place showing in 2:19.46.

The Scots continued to add points in the 200-yard butterfly. First-year Edward Barnes (Amherst, N.H./Souhegan) earned honorable mention recognition with a fourth-place finish in 1:55.81 after advancing to the A final. Sophomore Bode Thompson (Blacksburg, Va./Blacksburg) placed 10th overall in 1:59.78 in the B final, while sophomores Boden Allen (Los Angeles, Calif./Redondo Union) placed 12th overall in  2:02.63 and Jack Schumacher (Golden, Colo./Lakewood) came in 13th and finished in  2:07.40 also contributing to the team score.

Overall, Macalester recorded two All-MIAC performances and multiple honorable mention finishes on the final day, closing out the championship meet and their season with a series of strong individual swims and a strong team showing. The Scots scored 497.5 points to take fourth out of six teams in the team standings

Macalester is hosting a last-chance meet on Saturday, Feb. 21 at Riley Pool.

Day 4 Results

Men's Team Scores
1. Gustavus - 953
2. Carleton - 628.5
3. Saint John's - 524
4. Macalester - 497.5
5. St. Olaf - 426
5. Hamline - 181

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