The Calvin men's swimming and diving team made its 2015 Senior Day a day to remember as the Knights rolled to a 181-113 dual meet victory over rival Hope College Saturday afternoon ast the Venema Aquatic Center.

Calvin dominated the meet by taking first place in 13 individual events led by junior Mitch Schroder who was a triple-winner, claiming victories in the 200 freestyle (1:43.89), 50 freestyle (21.48) and 100 freestyle (47.02).

Freshman Skyler Fish was a double-winner, claiming wins in the 100 backstroke (52.86) and 200 backstroke (1:55.94). Other double-winners included sophomore Brett Stoughton in the 100 butterfly (51.70) and 200 butterfly (1:56.56) and junior Johnson Cochran in the 100 breaststroke (56.63) and 200 breaststroke (2:06.71).

In the distance events, junior Caleb Meindertsma won the 1,000 freestyle (9:58.84) while junior Aaron Venema took the 500 freestyle (4:56.62).

Freshman Tanner Vincent won the 200 IM (1:58.89) while sophomore Dirk Tanis took the one-meter diving competition (274.55).

Calvin also claimed wins in both relays as Fish, Cochran, Stoughton and sophomore Eli Holstege won the 200 medley relay (1:34.00) and Schroder, Venema, Fish and senior Alex Baumann won the 400 freestyle relay (3:11.22).

Saturday marked the final home competition for Calvin seniors Alex Baumann, Nathan Terschak, Andrew Vanderlei and Travis Vincent.
"We had a strong afternoon," said Calvin head swim coach Dan Gelderloos. "The guys wanted to compete well against our rivals but also for the team and our seniors. Now it's back to work."

Calvin will now prepare for the MIAA Championships slated for February 11-14 at the Holland Aquatic Center.