Meet Recap: Rhodes vs. Millsaps College

The Rhodes College men's swimming team delivered a strong performance against Millsaps on September 26, earning first-place finishes throughout the meet. Rhodes opened with a first-place finish in the 200-meter medley relay, as Josh Denckhoff, Clinton Eales, Liam Ashton and Will Wertenberger combined for a time of 1:45.21.

Key Performances

Austin Shadinger won the 800-meter freestyle in 8:58.75, while Liam Ashton claimed the 200-meter freestyle in 1:56.29. Denckhoff added wins in the 100-meter backstroke in 58.78 and the 200-meter individual medley in 2:13.62. Eales won the 100-meter breaststroke in 1:04.59, while Holden Smythe took the 50-meter butterfly in 26.53.

Meet Highlights

Rhodes continued its strong showing with Will Wertenberger winning the 100-meter freestyle in 52.84, Ashton taking the 100-meter butterfly in 55.62 and Francesco Assalone winning the 50-meter breaststroke in 31.01. Rhodes also claimed the top three spots in the 50-meter backstroke, led by Denckhoff, while Shadinger won the 400-meter freestyle in 4:20.06. The Lynx closed the meet with a first-place finish in the 200-meter freestyle relay, with Eddie Smith, Shadinger, Emerson Ransom and Tanner Johnson combining for a time of 1:44.90.

Up Next: Rhodes vs Double Dual 

Rhodes continues its 2026-27 season with its next scheduled meet on October 10 for a Double Dual against Millsaps and Berry in Jackson, Miss.