Lombardi, Krug Break School Records; Bison Remain in Fifth Heading Into Final Day

Bucknell men's swimming and diving team sits in fifth place after day three of Patriot League Championships

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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James Lombardi and Jack Krug both broke school records on day three of the Patriot League Championships on Friday at Lejeune Hall as the Bucknell men's swimming and diving team sits in fifth place heading into the final day. Krug broke a 21-year-old record in the one-meter dive, while Lombardi broke a record in the 100 butterfly. The Bison set nine new top-10 times on the day and are comfortably ahead of sixth-place Lehigh.

Why it matters

Bucknell's strong performance on day three, including the record-breaking swims, keeps them in contention for a high finish at the Patriot League Championships. The Bison are looking to improve on their fifth-place standing heading into the final day of competition.

The details

Krug broke the one-meter dive record with a score of 321.30, surpassing the previous record of 318.15 set in 2005. Lombardi broke the 100 butterfly record with a time of 54.11, beating the previous record of 54.12 set in 2019. The Bison set nine new top-10 times on the day, including strong showings in the 400 individual medley, 200 freestyle, and 100 breaststroke.

  • On Friday, February 21, 2026, the Patriot League Championships were held at Lejeune Hall.
  • The Bison are heading into the final day of the championships on Saturday, February 22, 2026.

The players

James Lombardi

A Bucknell swimmer who broke the school record in the 100 butterfly with a time of 54.11.

Jack Krug

A Bucknell diver who broke the school record in the one-meter dive with a score of 321.30.

Bucknell men's swimming and diving team

The Bison are currently in fifth place in the Patriot League Championships after day three of competition.

Adam Freeman

The previous record holder in the one-meter dive with a score of 318.15 set in 2005.

Chadd Cummings

The previous record holder in the 100 butterfly with a time of 54.12 set in 2019.

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What’s next

The Bison will compete in the final day of the Patriot League Championships on Saturday, February 22, 2026, with preliminaries beginning at 10 a.m. and finals at 6 p.m.

The takeaway

Bucknell's strong performance on day three, including the record-breaking swims by Lombardi and Krug, has the Bison well-positioned to finish the Patriot League Championships with a high team placement. The team's depth and talent have them comfortably ahead of sixth-place Lehigh heading into the final day of competition.