Women sweep, men split double duals to open S&D season

The No. 15 Auburn women’s and swimming diving team knocked off a pair of top-15 squads while the No. 10 men split their results in a two-day, double dual meet with Wisconsin and Tennessee on Friday and Saturday at the Martin Aquatics Center.

Auburn’s women downed No. 14 Tennessee, 181-172, and knocked off No. 12 Wisconsin, 205-146.

The Auburn men toppled No. 25 Wisconsin, 256-97, but lost a hard fought battle to No. 18 Tennessee, 180-173.

“Tennessee and Wisconsin gave us some real tough racing over the course of two days,” Auburn head coach Brett Hawke said. “I’m really proud of how the team responded, especially today. The women continued to win the tough races and the men found a way to win…