Cortland, NY – The SUNY Brockport swim and dive program began the new season at the Cortland Pumpkin Relays on Saturday. The women's team secured a 2^nd place finish with 237 points, while the men took 3^rd place with 213 points.

The Cortland Pumpkin Relays is an event that features an unorthodox format. The meet included many relays that are not traditionally held, including a few three-swimmer events. Here is how the Golden Eagles faired in their season opener:
 
Event 1 – 400 Yard Medley Relay

• A Relay: 3:48.19 — Patrick Power, Anthony O'Leary, Joe Keeney, Erik Parkes
• B Relay: 3:53.02 — Jace Fredericksen, Liam Farrell, Kaleb Podoliak, Alex Nicita
• C Relay (exhibition): 4:06.81 — Payton Greenberg, Taylan Getiren, George Weir, Caleb McMillan

Event 3 – 200 Yard Freestyle Relay

• A Relay: 1:30.17 — Carter Lundin, Zander Benz, Garrett Nanna, Erik Parkes
• B Relay: 1:33.80 — Jack Olsian, Conner Berger, Joe Keeney, Evan Sousa
• C Relay (exhibition): 1:36.66 — Chip Murphy, Caleb McMillan, George Weir, Taylan Getiren

Event 5 – 3x100 Yard Backstroke Relay

• A Relay: 2:53.93 — Conner Berger, Patrick Power, Jace Fredericksen
• B Relay: 3:03.62 — RJ Krupski, Alex Nicita, Payton Greenberg

Event 7 – 3x100 Yard Breaststroke Relay

• A Relay: 3:15.70 — Liam Farrell, Anthony O'Leary, RJ Krupski

Event 9 – 3x100 Yard Butterfly Relay

• A Relay: 2:52.97 — Erik Parkes, Joe Keeney, Carter Lundin
• B Relay: 3:00.17 — Drew Wekar, Garrett Nanna, Kaleb Podoliak

Event 11 – 3x200 Yard Freestyle Relay

• A Relay: 5:48.45 — Alex Nicita, Anthony O'Leary, Erik Parkes
• B Relay: 6:03.30 — Jace Fredericksen, Evan Sousa, Carter Lundin

Event 13 – 3x100 Yard Medley Relay

• A Relay: 3:02.89 — Liam Farrell, Kaleb Podoliak, Anthony O'Leary
• B Relay: 3:10.44 — Taylan Getiren, Garrett Nanna, Chip Murphy

Event 15 – 200 Yard Medley Relay

• A Relay: 1:42.40 — Conner Berger, Anthony O'Leary, Joe Keeney, Erik Parkes
• B Relay: 1:44.64 — Patrick Power, Liam Farrell, Garrett Nanna, Zander Benz
• C Relay (exhibition): 1:50.96 — Payton Greenberg, Taylan Getiren, Drew Wekar, Jack Olsian

Event 17 – 400 Yard Freestyle Relay

• A Relay: 3:21.54 — Carter Lundin, Alex Nicita, Anthony O'Leary, Erik Parkes
• B Relay: 3:31.27 — Evan Sousa, Kaleb Podoliak, Jace Fredericksen, Zander Benz
• C Relay (exhibition): 3:31.34 — RJ Krupski, Conner Berger, Patrick Power, Liam Farrell
• D Relay (exhibition): 3:45.09 — Caleb McMillan, Drew Wekar, George Weir, Payton Greenberg

Event 19 – 8x25 Yard Freestyle Relay

• A Relay (exhibition): 5:56.54 — Zander Benz, Anthony O'Leary, Carter Lundin, Garrett Nanna

Event 21 – 1m Diving

• Brenden Jardin-Reed — 3rd place, 237.25 points

Event 23 – 3m Diving

• Brenden Jardin-Reed — 3rd place, 229.35 points