Elkhart, IN – The Cumberlands men's swimming team opened the 2026 NAIA Championships on a high note as they recorded a runner-up finish in the 200-medley relay.  After day 1 the Patriots sit in ninth place of the team standings after tallying 34 points. 
 
Cumberlands opened finals with a bang capturing a national runner-up finish in the 200 medley relay.  Brandon Holder opened with a 22.52 in the backstroke, before Leon Irmer clocked a 24.52 on breaststroke.  Ruthiik Satti followed with a 21.79 as Alexander Poulsen anchored in 19.04 as UC clocked a time of 1:27.87.  That time surpassed the school record by over a half second as they also notched All-American honors. 
 
The Patriots return to the water Thursday, March 5^th, for day two of the NAIA Championship.  Prelims are at 9 a.m. with finals beginning at 5 p.m.  Fans can catch all the action from Elkhart, IN here.
 
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