EAU CLAIRE, Wis. — The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire men's swim and dive secured a decisive victory over the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater on Monday, winning 15 of 16 events. This included standout performances from Kaden Zink in the 1000 Yard Freestyle and Tait Johnson in both the 1 mtr and 3 mtr diving events, earning him ncaa diving zone cut on 1M. The women's team won 193–106, with Erika Schroeder contributing significantly by participating in winning relays and securing first place in multiple events.

For the men, Evan Bushko excelled with a victory in the 50-yard freestyle, clocking in at 22.45, and contributed to the winning 200-yard freestyle relay team, which finished in 1:27.24. Jack Gunderson secured first place in the 100-yard breaststroke with a time of 58.37 and was part of the successful 200-yard medley relay team that claimed first with a time of 1:36.20. Derek Stadheim achieved wins in the 200-yard freestyle, finishing in 1:44.31, and in the 500-yard freestyle with a time of 4:46.66. Winston Walkup captured victories in both the 100-yard backstroke at 54.91 and the 200-yard backstroke, clocking in at 2:00.32.

For the women, Erika Schroeder excelled in multiple events, winning the 200-yard freestyle with a time of 2:03.54 and contributing to the first-place finish in the 200-yard medley relay at 1:51.68. Anwen Smith also delivered a strong performance, capturing first in the 100-yard backstroke in 1:01.99 and the 100-yard freestyle in 55.16, while participating in the victorious 200-yard freestyle relay team that clocked in at 1:41.97. Amber Winter led the 100-yard breaststroke with a winning time of 1:09.21 and dominated the 200-yard breaststroke in 2:35.52, adding crucial points for her team.

UWEC Men's Team Summary
- The Blugolds dominated with numerous first-place finishes, including the Men 200 Yard Medley Relay at 1:36.20.
- Zink secured victory in the Men 1000 Yard Freestyle, clocking a time of 10:06.14.
- Stadheim won the Men 200 Yard Freestyle in 1:44.31 and also took first in the Men 500 Yard Freestyle, finishing at 4:46.66.
- Bushko excelled in the Men 50 Yard Freestyle with a winning time of 22.45 and also led the Men 100 Yard Butterfly at 53.76.
- The team swept the relays, including a win in the Men 200 Yard Freestyle Relay at 1:27.24.
- Diver Johnson achieved top honors in Men 3 mtr Diving with a score of 305.70 and also won the Men 1 mtr Diving at 260.90.

UWEC Women's Team Summary
- The Blugolds secured multiple event victories, highlighted by Schroeder's wins in the 200-yard freestyle (2:03.54) and 200-yard backstroke (2:14.67).
- Smith excelled with two individual wins, claiming the 100-yard backstroke (1:01.99) and 100-yard freestyle (55.16).
- The team dominated the 200-yard medley relay, finishing first with a time of 1:51.68.
- Winter contributed significantly, winning the 100-yard breaststroke (1:09.21) and the 200-yard breaststroke (2:35.52).
- Ella Josephs took the top spot in the 1-meter diving event with a finals score of 242.45.

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