Hood College men’s swimming opened the 2026-27 season against Gallaudet University in Washington, D.C., with Jake Hauff winning the 200-yard freestyle and 100-yard butterfly. Hauff finished the freestyle in 2:00.09 and the butterfly in 56.44 seconds.
Jacob Gardner also won two events for Hood College men’s swimming. He won the 100 IM in 1:02.60 and the 100-yard breaststroke in 1:10.34.
Strong Individual Performances Propel Hood College
Hauff and Gardner combined for four individual victories as Hood College began the season with multiple individual wins against Gallaudet University. Their performances helped the team produce a strong overall effort in the season-opening meet.
Additional Contributions from Hood College Swimmers
Andrew Pyfrin placed second in the 200-yard backstroke with a time of 2:27.86. Graham Cullen competed in the 200-yard medley relay, while Noah Marsh placed third in the 100-yard butterfly with a time of 1:25.75, as reported in the original source. These results added valuable points to Hood College’s team effort against Gallaudet University.
Hood College Men’s Swimming Next Faces Goucher College
Hood College men’s swimming is scheduled to face Goucher College on October 10. This meet will follow the team’s season-opening competition against Gallaudet University.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
Hood College men’s swimming opened the 2026-27 season with four individual victories. Hauff won the 200-yard freestyle and 100-yard butterfly, while Gardner won the 100 IM and 100-yard breaststroke.
Pyfrin, Cullen and Marsh also contributed across the meet, and Hood College will next face Goucher College on October 10.
Source: Original report
