OKLAHOMA CITY – Eight St. Gregory's University swimmers will make program history this week by embarking on the school's first-ever trip to the NAIA Swimming & Diving National Championships at the Oklahoma City Community College Natatorium in Oklahoma City.

The event will close the Cavaliers' inaugural season competing in the sport. Preliminaries begin Thursday, Friday and Saturday each morning at 10 a.m. and finals conclude each evening at 6 p.m.

Garrett Thompson, Austin Cody, Jason Schroeder, Gabriel Sanchez, Joseph Brasher, Timothy Hyland and Mark Roselius all qualified for nationals based on their times throughout the season. Michael Heon will serve as St. Gregory's relay alternate.

In all, 19 institutions and 199 athletes will be competing for the 2015 NAIA Men's Swimming & Diving National Championship. Fans can follow the action live here: http://portal.stretchinternet.com/naia/

National Qualifiers:

Garrett Thompson –
50 Freestyle (A Cut)
100 Freestyle
200 Free Relay
400 Free Relay
200 Medley Relay
400 Medley Relay

Austin Cody –
100 Breaststroke (A Cut)
200 Breaststroke
200 Free Relay
400 Free Relay
200 Medley Relay
400 Medley Relay

Jason Schroeder –
100 Butterfly (A Cut)
50 Freestyle (A Cut)
100 Freestyle
100 Backstroke
200 Free Relay
400 Free Relay
200 Medley Relay
400 Medley Relay

Gabriel Sanchez –
400 Freestyle Relay

Joseph Brasher –
400 Medley Relay

Timothy Hyland –
200 Medley Relay

Mark Roselius –
200 Free Relay

Michael Heon –
200 Free Relay (alternate)
400 Free Relay (alternate)