The Iowa men’s swimming and diving team made good on its goal of beating a quality opponent when it topped Wisconsin, 162-138, on Oct. 16.

Senior cocaptain Nick Divan shone in his first appearance of the season. He won the 1,000 freestyle with a time of 9:40.27. Patrick Weigand and Pawel Gilski swam at the heels of Divan in the event with times of 9:43.90 and 9:45.50.

Sophomores Duncan Patridge and Paul Gordon also led the Hawkeyes, winning two events each. Patridge won the 50 freestyle (20.79) and the 100 freestyle (45.66). Gordon finished first in 200 freestyle (1:39.34) and the 500 freestyle (4:36.77).

Returning to his home state, freshman Bryon Butler didn’t disappoint his family in attendance. The freshman took first in the 200 backstroke (1:50.43)

Iowa also controlled the diving portion. Frank Van Dijkhuizen won both diving events, scoring a 333.75 in the 3-meter and 326.48 in the 1 meter.

Iowa will return home for its next meet, Friday against Michigan State and Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

— by Patrick Rafferty