The Misericordia University men's swim team opened the MAC Championships by advancing eight individuals to the finals in three events, Thursday morning at the Graham Aquatics Center in York.

Gannon Schwalm (1:58.35) finished fourth in the 200 IM prelims while Aidan Lippert made the B Final and Jack Miscavage qualified for the C Final.

Jacob Rose (21.62) was sixth in the 50 free prelims and Michael Cooper qualified for the B Final and Chase McCray made the C Final.

Max Dung (5:01.1) and Ryan Hauer both made the C Final in the 500 free.

Action resumes at 5:30 p.m.