Finn Moseley delivered a resilient performance on the boards as McKendree University’s men’s swim and dive team fell to a 193-107 defeat against Division I powerhouses Southern Illinois University.
Competing at the Shea Natatorium, the Bearcats were met with a formidable challenge as the Salukis dominated the water to maintain their strong home record. Despite the uphill battle in the swimming lanes, Moseley—now a senior leader for the McKendree program—proved his consistency in the diving well against top-tier opposition.
Moseley secured a pair of fifth-place finishes during the dual meet. In the Men’s 1-meter Diving, he posted a solid score of 195.30, before returning to the platforms to record a 182.10 in the 3-meter discipline. His ability to navigate the technical demands of both heights provided vital points for the Bearcats as they looked to hold their own against their "Mid-Major" rivals.
The team will have little time to dwell on the result as they pivot quickly toward their final home meet of the campaign. McKendree returns to the Metro Rec Plex this Saturday, January 24, for Senior Day festivities, where they are scheduled to take on Lewis University and UMSL starting at 1:30 p.m.. For Moseley and his fellow seniors, the meet represents a final opportunity to compete on home soil before the Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) Championships begin in February.
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