EVANSVILLE, Ind.- University of Southern Indiana Men's Swimming and Diving picked up its second win of the season over the University of Evansville, 175-125, Saturday afternoon at the USI Aquatic Center.
 
Before the meet, USI honored the 2026 class for their contributions to the program. The athletes honored included seniors Caleb Beaven, Caleb Davis, Jack Hannon, Connor Harden, Creed Loy, Liam Murray, Lane Pollock, and Grant VanWanzeele, along with juniors Cole Baker and Alek Bandy.
 
The Screaming Eagles won ten heats on the day, including both diving events. Junior Nathan Deputy earned a spot in the NCAA Zone Championships following his school record-shattering 333.05 three-meter performance. Pollock brought home the one-meter victory, also earning a spot at the NCAA Zone Championships, with a record-breaking 309.83 score.
 
USI won its first heat of the meet, finishing with a 1:32.38 200 medley relay finish. The relay team consisted of juniors Sam Smith and Joey Smith, sophomore Jude Winnington, and freshman Jerrin Dale.
 
S. Smith finished atop the leaderboard in the 200 butterfly with an impressive 1:53.35 time. The junior was a member of the 400 freestyle relay along with J. Smith, Hannon, and freshman Garrett Gabhart.
 
The Eagles continued to impress throughout the day. Hannon finished atop the scoreboard with a 1:42.73 200 freestyle time. Winnington came out victorious in the 200 individual medley, while Dale won the 100 breaststroke after a 57.74 performance. Finally, J. Smith earned the top spot in the 100 freestyle with a 46.45 time .2 seconds ahead of second place.
 
USI diving will be back in action on February 7 at the University of Illinois Chicago Diving Invitational in Chicago, Illinois. The entire team will return to the pool at the Summit League Championships in Iowa City, Iowa, from February 18 through February 21.