The men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams just dove into their competitive season. The teams defeated Washington University at St. Louis on Friday, Sept. 28, struggled a bit at Butler on Sunday, Sept. 30 and cruised to victory against Western Illinois on Saturday, Oct. 6.

The team started their year at Washington University, the men’s team won 10 of the 13 events and the women’s team won 11 of the 13 events.

However, the Billikens faced more competition at Butler two days later. Junior Lizzy Osterman led the way for the women’s team, winning the 200-meter freestyle and the 200-meter butterfly. Meanwhile, the men’s team was led by Zack Billingsley, who placed first as a part of the winning 400-medley relay and the 400-freestyle relay. Billingsley also won the 50 freestyle to get his third medal of the day.

Next, the Billikens returned to their winning ways at Western Illinois. The women’s side won 13 of the 16 events while the men’s side won 10 out of the 16 events.

Taylor Streid placed first in four events. Streid won the 100 fly, 100 free and the 50 fly. Streid was also a part of the winning 200 medley relay team.

On the men’s side, Billingsley, Brendan Hulseman and Will Butzke each won two individual events and were a part of a winning relay.

The team has had some good initial results from their first three meets. The swimming and diving team will be competing next on Saturday, Oct. 27 at the Lindenwood Invitational in St. Peters, Mo.