MUNCIE, Ind. – The IU Indianapolis men's swimming and diving team earned a convincing 175–124 victory over Ball State, while the women's team fell 199–95 in a Friday night dual in Muncie.
 
The Jaguars men were dominant throughout the meet, beginning with a win in the 400-yard medley relay, as Grayson Tidwell, Logan Kelly, Hugo Arteaga, and Yassin Abdelghany touched first in 3:19.36. Distance swimming was a strength for IU Indy, led by Luke Parsons, who won the 1000 free in 9:28.42, with teammates Michael Esdon placing third (9:34.78) and Youssef Magdy fourth (9:43.53). Parsons later added a win in the 500 freestyle with a time of 4:34.60, while Esdon finished third (4:41.64) and Magdy fourth (4:45.20).
 
IU Indy swept the backstroke events on the men's side, as Abdelghany won the 100 backstroke in 49.52, followed by Tidwell in second (49.86). Tidwell later claimed first in the 200 backstroke with a time of 1:50.39. Logan Kelly continued his strong season with wins in the 100 breaststroke (53.52) and 200 breaststroke (2:00.49).
 
Butterfly events also favored the Jaguars, with Isaac Wilson winning the 200 butterfly in 1:52.45 and adding a second-place finish in the 100 butterfly (50.00). The men closed the meet with solid relay efforts, placing second (1:23.50) and third (1:26.00) in the 200 freestyle relay.
 
The IU Indy women earned points throughout the meet, highlighted by strong diving performances. Arianna Pagel won the 3-meter dive with a score of 240.68, while Lindi Jenkins finished third (229.28). Earlier, Jenkins placed second on the 1-meter board (223.28).
 
In the pool, Chloe Yerkes won the 200 individual medley in 2:13.12. Luca McGee led the Jaguars in the sprints, finishing third in the 50 freestyle (24.82) and fourth in the 100 freestyle (54.14). Addy Hirsbrunner added a pair of fourth-place finishes in the 100 (59.01) and 200 backstroke (2:09.06). Distance freestylers Kyrah Kittleson and Bella Tufts both placed in the top five of the 500 freestyle, finishing third (5:27.26) and fourth (5:27.29), respectively.
 
The Jaguars women closed the meet on a high note, winning the 200 freestyle relay, as McGee, Hirsbrunner, Grace Sharp, and Tufts combined for a time of 1:40.63.
 
The Jags will now return to Indy to host Wabash and Butler for senior day on Saturday, January 31.