Bucknell swimmers post top-10 times despite 191-109 loss at Army

Bucknell men's swimming and diving traveled to Army on Jan. 10 and returned to Lewisburg with mixed results: a 191–109 dual meet loss, tempered by standout individual performances that signal depth in the Bison program. Freshman backstroker Drew Davis and senior Jason Kellerman produced swims that moved into Bucknell's all-time top-10 lists, giving fans reasons to feel optimistic about the season ahead.

Davis lowered his own top-10 program time in the 200 backstroke, stopping the clock at 1:48.95. Kellerman won the 200 butterfly, posting a top-10 program mark of 1:49.07. Those swims stood out in a meet dominated on the scoreboard by Army, but they demonstrate the Bison can still produce nationally competitive efforts in individual events.

Team scoring favored the hosts across many races, leaving Bucknell behind in the final tally. The 191–109 scoreline reflects the gap in depth at this stage, but the margin also masks tight races and individual swims that came within tenths of points. For Union County, those details matter: local parents, club swimmers and high school athletes often look to Bucknell as a regional standard for training and collegiate aspiration.

Beyond wins and losses, performances like Davis's and Kellerman's have practical implications for the community. Strong individual results help with recruiting, bolster local swim club morale and keep attention on aquatic programs in and around Lewisburg. They also underscore the importance of supporting student-athletes who balance rigorous academic schedules with demanding training loads. When local athletes achieve program milestones, it can inspire investment in youth swimming and nudges area pools and coaches to sustain development pipelines.

For the Bison, the meet is a checkpoint rather than a final verdict. Coaches will study splits, starts and turns, and athletes will regroup for conference competition and dual meets ahead. For Union County supporters, the season offers chances to see progress live and to encourage a program that contributes to campus life and local identity.

The takeaway? Celebrate the swims that matter and keep showing up. Our two cents? Pack the stands at the next home meet, cheer the Bison on, and let those top-10 times remind local swimmers that Lewisburg still produces performances worth chasing.