Hayward Qualifies for NCAA Diving Regionals for Fourth Time

Anderson University men's swimming and diving senior Matthew Hayward qualified for the NCAA D-III Diving Regionals for the fourth time in his career.

Hayward recorded a 6-dive 1-meter diving score of 285.00 points, eclipsing the NCAA 'B' Qualifying Standard of 275 points. The senior from Fort Wayne has competed in the NCAA D-III Diving Regionals twice previously. During his freshman season, the diving regionals were cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Anderson (5-0) fought past Indiana Wesleyan University (0-2) by a score of 105-84 on Friday at DeVoe Natatorium in Marion. The Ravens tied the school record for most wins in a season.

COACH EMMA FURNISH'S COMMENTS

[Friday's] meet was a fast one. DeVoe Natatorium is a great facility! Our athletes swam fast in that water. There were multiple season bests. Matthew Hayward also did outstanding! Overall, it was a great way to go into the weekend.

NOTABLE PERFORMANCES

• Matthew Hayward – 1-Meter Diving (6 Dives) – 285.00 Points – 47.50 Points Per Dive – 1st Place – NCAA 'B' Qualifying Standard
• Reid Haney – 500 Freestyle – 5:16.97 – 1st Place
• Reid Haney – 1,650 Freestyle – 18:31.69 – 1st Place
• Noah Singleton – 100 Backstroke – 56.41 seconds – 1st Place – Season Best
• Noah Singleton – 200 Individual Medley – 2:07.53 – 1st Place – Season Best
• 200 Medley Relay Team – Braden Marshall, Caleb Savage, Michael Collins, Reid Haney – 1:47.34 – 1st Place
• Cameron Stanley – 1,650 Freestyle – 19:25.67 – 2nd Place – Season Best
• Cameron Stanley – 500 Freestyle – 5:39.19 – 2nd Place
• Michael Collins – 100 Butterfly – 55.43 seconds – Season Best
• Ben Hall – 50 Freestyle – 23.15 seconds – Personal Record
• Gage Lane – 100 Freestyle – 52.46 seconds – Personal Record
• Caleb Savage – 100 Breaststroke – 1:05.84 – Personal Record
• Gage Lane – 50 Freestyle – 23.87 seconds – Personal Record
• Ethan Scialabba – 50 Freestyle Split – 25.33 seconds – Personal Record
• Braden Marshall – 100 Backstroke – 1:05.30 – Personal Record
• Thinh Tran – 50 Freestyle – 29.42 seconds – Personal Record
• Thinh Tran – 100 Breaststroke – 1:26.50 – Personal Record

UP NEXT

Anderson clashes with Bethel University (Ind.) (4-1) on Saturday, Nov. 11 at 1 p.m. at Elkhart Aquatic Center in Elkhart.