Saginaw, MI – Alma College Swimming opened their 2024-25 season on Saturday, taking on Division II opponent Saginaw Valley State University on the road. The Scots were defeated on both the men's and women's sides.
 
Men: SVSU 233, Alma 42
 
For the men, the relay team of Ryan Gray, Kyle Scheck, Andrew Barrett, and Ryan Fowler combined to take 2^nd in the 200 medley relay to open the meet. In the 1650, Eli Mull placed 4^th also taking 8^th in the 500. Brent Riehl took 4th in the 200 free, finishing 6^th in the 50 free, and 8^th in the 100 fly. Ryan Gray scoreda pair of 2^nd place finishes in the 100 backstroke and 200 backstroke. Kyle Scheck took 3^rd place in the 200 breastroke.
 
Women: SVSU 232, Alma 43
 
On the women's side, Sofia Floros, Lily Smith, Emma Figlewicz, and Kylie Demarets combined to pick up a 3^rdplace finish in the 200 medley relay. Madilynn Mendez scored a 4^th place finish in the 1650 free. Grace Ludema finished 4^th in the 200 free, also picking up a 2^nd place finish in the 100 freestyle. Floros finished 4^th in the 100 backstroke, also finishing 6^th in the 500 freestyle. Smith finished 2^nd in the 100 breaststroke and 200 breaststroke. Laney Voisinet finished in 5^th place in the 50 freestyle. Megan Neeley finished 5^th in the 200 backstroke, and scored a 6^th place finish in the 100 butterfly.
 
The Scots have their 24-25 campaign off and running, and are back in action on October 18^th at the MIAA Relay Invite.