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Top 10 Stories of 2017-18: Men’s Swimming Coach Bob Thomas Announces Retirement

MUNCIE, Ind. -- Another athletic year is in the books for the Cardinals. Ball State student-athletes, coaches and teams accomplished several notable feats in 2017-18.

Through much discussion, BallStateSports.com has identified the top 10 storylines of the year. We are revealing the storylines one-by-one each week over a period of 10 weeks.

The stories are being revealed in chronological order, beginning with the fall season and running through the spring. We continue this week with a look back at some of the year's biggest academic achievements.

Men's Swimming Coach Bob Thomas Announces Retirement

After 39 seasons serving as the Ball State men's swimming and diving head coach, Bob Thomas has announced his retirement effective in July 2018.