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The Kentucky swimming and diving team recorded a split Saturday against Texas A&M with the men registering a victory, while the women fell in defeat at the TAMU Natatorium in College Station, Texas.

The Wildcat men scored a 130-111 victory against TAMU for its first non-conference win on the year. The Cats (1-1, 0-1 SEC) were led by freshman James Batley, senior Daniel Farnham and sophomore Grant Nelson, who each won two events. Batley captured both the 200 and 500 freestyle events, marking the first collegiate victories of his career. Returning All-America Farnham scored victories in the 50 and 100 freestyle. Nelson capped off the men?s successful day by winning the 1000 freestyle and the 200 butterfly. Sophomore Kristian Outinen also posted his second win in as many tournaments in the 200 breaststroke event.

The women (1-2, 0-1 SEC) fell against the nation?s 13th-ranked Texas A&M squad 134-107. The Cats lost their first non-conference meet of the year after defeating Illinois three weeks ago to open the season. Freshman Kelly Rames continued her strong play by winning the 200 butterfly for the third straight meet. Senior Jessica Thompson also recorded her second victory of the year in the 3-meter diving event. Thompson?s score of 321.75 was her highest of the year.

The UK swimming team will return to the pool on Nov. 17, when they participate in the Nike Cup in Chapel Hill, NC. The Wildcat diving squad will back in action on Nov. 18 at the Georgia Tech Invitational in Atlanta, Ga.