OXFORD, Ohio – Cleveland State opened the 2023-24 season with a 183-115 loss to Miami (OH) on Saturday afternoon. The Green and White won three events on the afternoon.

"We have so much to be proud of today, individually and collectively," said head coach Hannah Burandt. "We had moments that really stood out including the men sweeping the 1,000, and Josh winning the 50. I'm really pleased with how our upperclassmen led the team today, athletically, and culturally, and how our underclassmen stepped up with assertiveness and competitiveness. This season is going to be fun and exciting for the Vikes."

The Vikings claimed the top four spots in the 1000-yard freestyle with Jackson Nester (9:46.00), Tanner Beck (9:56.56), Vittorio Cappabianca (10:00.37), and Jake Taulbee (10:04.44).

In the 100-yard backstroke, Paddy Johnston won with a time of 49.70. Josh Merchbaker sprinted to a victory in the 50-yard freestyle, touching the wall in 21.20.

Tyler Schultze was the runner-up in the 100-yard breaststroke (58.45) and 200-yard breaststroke (2:08.71).

Thomas Lundin came in second during the 200-yard butterfly (1:52.64) and 100-yard butterfly (50.23).

Nester was the runner-up in the 200-yard backstroke (1:52.52) and 200-yard IM (1:55.07).

In the 200-yard freestyle, Connor Green took the second spot, finishing in 1:42.91, and Cappabianca took second during the 500-yard freestyle, finishing in 4:50.44.

James Wolf placed second in both diving events to lead the Green and White. Wolf posted 222.98 points in 1M and 228.00 in 3M.

Cleveland State capped off the afternoon with a runner-up finish in the 400-yard freestyle relay. The team of Kenny Thomas, Green, Merchbaker, and Johnston clocked a time of 3:08.18.

The Vikings will host an Alumni/Intersquad Meet on Saturday, Oct. 14 at 11 a.m. Following that meet, Cleveland State heads to Indianapolis to face IUPUI and Milwaukee on Friday, Oct. 27 and Saturday, Oct. 28.