CHICAGO, Ill.- The Illinois Institute of Technology men's swimming and diving team competed in Day 1 of the three-day Phoenix Fall Classic at University of Chicago on Friday night. The Scarlet Hawks ended the day in second place in the five team field with 109 points.

Updated Team Standings

• 1. Chicago (132)
• 2. Illinois Tech (109)
• 3. Lincoln College (85)
• 4. Iowa Lakes CC (64)
• 5. North Central College (56)

Today's Events

• Illinois Tech's top 200 Yard Freestyle Relay team performed well, placing fifth and earning 32 points. Tanner Grieve, Matt Schindler, Michael Milici, and Connor McGuire combined for a time of 1:30.66. 
• In the 1650 Yard Freestyle, Kevin Boldt had one of his best swims of the year, placing third (17:19.93) and earning 16 points. Grant Kitahata (fifth, 18:39.91) earned 14 points, while Tristan Busch (sixth, 18:42.82) earned 13.
• Tech's top 400 Yard Medley Relay team of Milici, Jay Korohonen, Julican Escasa, and Grieve placed fifth and earned 34 points (3:36.24). The relay team of Joe Valio, Moses Yao, Schindler, and Boldt placed sixth with a time of 3:39.11.

Day 2 Upcoming

• The Phoenix Fall Classic will pick back up tomorrow (Saturday) at 10:00 a.m.