EVANSVILLE, Ind. - The Lynn University men's swimming team delivered a historic night on the national stage Wednesday as Blue and White senior Maurice Grabowski captured the NCAA Division II National Championship in the 50 freestyle before helping the Fighting Knights to a record-breaking victory in the 200 medley relay.

Grabowski's electrifying performance highlighted a milestone moment for the program, as the senior touched the wall in 18.97 seconds to secure the first individual men's national championship in Lynn University swimming history. The time also established a new Sunshine State Conference record, further cementing Grabowski's place in the record books.

Moments later, the Fighting Knights continued their championship celebration as the relay quartet of Grabowski, Max Tsyfarov, Vitaly Kostin and Enzo Constable delivered a dominant performance in the 200 medley relay, claiming the national title while shattering the NCAA Division II record with a time of 1:24.15.

With the pair of victories, Lynn extended its remarkable championship streak, as the Fighting Knight swimming programs have now produced a National Champion in four consecutive seasons.

Lynn also carried momentum from earlier in the meet when Mariele De Santis competed in the 200 individual medley, finishing 15th overall with a time of 2:04.07. The women's 800 freestyle relay team of Malaika Schneider, Ally Webster, Adel Pal and Luz Tapia also delivered a strong performance, placing 12th nationally with a time of 7:25.83.

HOW IT HAPPENED (Grabowski):
- Maurice Grabowski delivered a historic swim in the 50 freestyle, touching the wall first in 18.97 to capture the NCAA Division II national championship
- His time established a new Sunshine State Conference record in the event
- Grabowski's victory marks the first individual men's national title in Lynn swimming program history
- The win also extends Lynn's championship tradition, giving the Fighting Knights a national champion in four straight seasons

HOW IT HAPPENED (200 Medley Relay): 

- The Lynn quartet of Maurice Grabowski, Max Tsyfarov, Vitaly Kostin and Enzo Constable captured the 200 medley relay national championship with a time of 1:24.15 

- The performance set a new NCAA Division II record in the event 

- Grabowski opened the relay with a blazing lead before Tsyfarov and Kostin maintained the advantage heading into the anchor leg 

- Constable closed the race in dominant fashion to secure the record-breaking finish 

- The victory marks Lynn's second relay national championship in program history, capping a historic night for the Fighting Knights at the NCAA Championships 

 

- Constable added a strong showing in the 50 freestyle, continuing Lynn's presence in the sprint events on the national stage 

-  Mariele De Santis represented the Fighting Knights in the 200 individual medley, placing 15th with a time of 2:04.07 

- The women's 800 freestyle relay team of Malaika Schneider, Ally Webster, Adel Pal and Luz Tapia turned in a time of 7:25.83, earning 12th place nationally 

- Schneider opened the relay before Webster, Pal and Tapia carried the Fighting Knights to a strong finish in the distance relay event 

 

UP NEXT:
Lynn returns to the pool tomorrow for the 100 butterfly (W), 100 butterfly (M), 400 individual medley (W), 200 freestyle (W), and the 400 medley relay for both the men and women.