CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. — Tiger swimming welcomed Mid-South Conference foe University of the Cumberlands to the Powell Athletic Center on Friday night, falling 161-26.

The Tigers also earned a nice feat on the evening, competing in the 800 freestyle relay for the first time in program history. CU had a pair of relays in the race but the team of Tucker Hardin, Isaac Lewis, RJ Harris and Chris Telman set the program record with a time of 8:56.75 to earn three points.

"It was a great way to end this semester and a long fall of training and meets," said coach Casey Smith. "I am very proud of the team's hard work so far this season and really look forward to our winter training, and spring semester of competition too."

Telman led the Tigers by scoring points in three separate events. In addition to the 800 freestyle relay, Telman finished in second place in the 200 freestyle with a time of 2:06.99, while placing third in the 50 freestyle with a time of 26:42.

In addition to the 800 freestyle relay, Lewis, Claisse and Jones all finished with points in individual races. Lewis placed second in the 50 freestyle, while Claisse placed third in the 100 backstroke and Jones finished second in the 100 breastroke.
 
The next time CU hits the pool again, the Tigers will welcome Bethel University to the Powell Athletic Center on Saturday, Jan. 14.