Michael Collins

Michael Collins
Michael Collins
  • Hometown:
    Evansville, Ind.
  • Position:
    Butterfly/Sprint Freestyle
  • Year:
    So.
  • High School:
    Harrison
  • Major:
    CyberSecurity
Bio

AU:

Career Bests

50 Freestyle: 22.76 seconds at HCAC Championships (2/9/2023)

100 Freestyle: 51.08 seconds vs. Manchester, Olivet (10/13/2023)

200 Freestyle: 1:48.81 at HCAC Championships (2/10/2023)

500 Freestyle: 5:14.76 at Rose-Hulman (11/17/2023)

50 Butterfly: 24.30 seconds at HCAC Championships (2/16/2024)

100 Butterfly: 53.45 seconds at HCAC Championships (2/16/2024)

200 Butterfly: 2:00.43 at HCAC Championships (2/17/2024)

200 Individual Medley: 2:09.85 at Miami University Invitational (12/1/2022)

2023-24

  • 6th in 200 Butterfly Finals (2:00.43) at HCAC Championships (2/17/2024)
  • 7th in 100 Butterfly Finals (54.10) at HCAC Championships (2/16/2024)
  • 6th in 200 Butterfly Prelims (2:01.59) at HCAC Championships (2/17/2024)
  • 7th in 100 Butterfly Prelims (53.45) at HCAC Championships (2/16/2024)
  • Contributed to Fourth-Place Finish (7:11.63) for 800 Freestyle Relay ‘A’ Team at HCAC Championships (2/14/2024)
  • Contributed to Fifth-Place Finish (1:28.96) for 200 Freestyle Relay ‘A’ Team at HCAC Championships (2/15/2024)
  • Contributed to Fifth-Place Finish (3:14.40) for 400 Freestyle Relay ‘A’ Team at HCAC Championships (2/17/2024)
  • Contributed to Sixth-Place Finish (1:46.68) for 200 Medley Relay ‘A’ Team at HCAC Championships (2/16/2024)
  • Contributed to 11th-Place Finish (3:50.93) for 400 Medley Relay ‘B’ Team at HCAC Championships (2/15/2024)
  • Season-Best 50 Freestyle (23.40) vs. Asbury (1/20/2024)
  • Season-Best 100 Freestyle (51.08) vs. Manchester, Olivet (10/13/2023)
  • Season-Best 200 Freestyle (1:50.82) at Halloween Invitational (10/28/2023)
  • Season-Best 500 Freestyle (5:14.76) at Rose-Hulman (11/17/2023)
  • Season-Best 50 Butterfly (24.30) at HCAC Championships (2/16/2024)
  • Season-Best 100 Butterfly (53.45) at HCAC Championships (2/16/2024)
  • Season-Best 200 Butterfly (2:00.43) at HCAC Championships (2/17/2024)

2022-23

  • All-HCAC Honorable Mention
  • Contributed to Third-Place Finish (3:16.53) for 400 Freestyle Relay ‘A’ Team at HCAC Championships (2/11/2023)
  • 9th in 200 Butterfly Finals (2:04.10) at HCAC Championships (2/11/2023)
  • 13th in 100 Butterfly Finals (55.62) at HCAC Championships (2/10/2023)
  • 14th in 200 Freestyle Finals (1:50.50) at HCAC Championships (2/10/2023)
  • 9th in 200 Butterfly Prelims (2:05.96) at HCAC Championships (2/11/2023)
  • 10th in 200 Freestyle Prelims (1:48.81) at HCAC Championships (2/10/2023)
  • 12th in 100 Butterfly Prelims (55.09) at HCAC Championships (2/10/2023)
  • Contributed to Fourth-Place Finish (7:20.13) for 800 Freestyle Relay ‘A’ Team at HCAC Championships (2/8/2023)
  • Contributed to Fifth-Place Finish (1:31.87) for 200 Freestyle Relay ‘A’ Team at HCAC Championships (2/9/2023)
  • Contributed to 11th-Place Finish (1:50.41) for 200 Medley Relay ‘B’ Team at HCAC Championships (2/10/2023)
  • Season-Best 50 Freestyle (22.76) at HCAC Championships (2/9/2023)
  • Season-Best 100 Freestyle (51.58) vs. Bethel (Ind.) (10/13/2023)
  • Season-Best 200 Freestyle (1:48.81) at HCAC Championships (2/10/2023)
  • Season-Best 50 Butterfly (25.04) vs. Bluffton (1/13/2023)
  • Season-Best 100 Butterfly (55.09) at HCAC Championships (2/10/2023)
  • Season-Best 200 Butterfly (2:04.10) at HCAC Championships (2/11/2023)
  • Season-Best 200 Individual Medley (2:09.85) at Miami University Invitational (12/1/2022)

Harrison HS: Earned second place in 100 butterfly during Southern Indiana Athletic Conference (SIAC) meet … clocked 100 butterfly PR of 56.19 seconds … provided 50 freestyle PR of 23.08 seconds … turned in 100 freestyle PR of 53.91 seconds … earned Eagle Scout rank.

Why I Chose AU: I chose AU because it felt like the right place for me to go. Along with AU having a great campus, AU provides the amazing opportunity to study the major I want to study and get hands-on experience to prepare me for the future.

News mentions
Hayward Tabbed HCAC Diver of the Year, Ravens Claim Fourth in HCAC Championships
Hayward Tabbed HCAC Diver of the Year, Ravens Claim Fourth in HCAC Championships

Anderson University men’s swimming and diving senior Matthew Hayward was tabbed Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference (HCAC) Diver of the Year during the four-day HCAC Championships, which concluded on Saturday in Terre Haute.

Ravens Take Down Eagles on Senior Day
Ravens Take Down Eagles on Senior Day

The Anderson University men’s swimming and diving team (9-4) took down Asbury University (1-6) by a score of 147-90 on Saturday in Bennett Natatorium.

Transylvania Battles Past Anderson
Transylvania Battles Past Anderson

Transylvania University (4-2, 1-1) battled past the Anderson University men’s swimming and diving team (8-4, 3-3) by a score of 173-113 during Saturday’s Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference (HCAC) dual in Lexington, Ky.

Anderson Powers Past University of the Ozarks
Anderson Powers Past University of the Ozarks

The Anderson University men’s swimming and diving team (8-3) powered past the University of the Ozarks (0-6) by a score of 168-66 on Friday in Pensacola, Fla.

Ravens Battle Past Student Princes
Ravens Battle Past Student Princes

The Anderson University men’s swimming and team went 1-1 during Saturday’s double dual in Franklin.

Anderson Sets 16 Personal Records in Miami University Invitational
Anderson Sets 16 Personal Records in Miami University Invitational

The Anderson University men’s swimming and diving team set five school records, 16 personal records and 31 season bests during the three-day Miami University Invitational, which concluded on Saturday in Oxford, Ohio.

Anderson Breaks Wins Record, Battles Past Wittenberg
Anderson Breaks Wins Record, Battles Past Wittenberg

The Anderson University men’s swimming and diving team (6-2) battled past Wittenberg University (0-6) by a score of 135-61 on Saturday at Bennett Natatorium.

Fightin’ Engineers Claim Win against Ravens
Fightin’ Engineers Claim Win against Ravens

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology (3-1, 1-0) claimed a 166-93 victory against the Anderson University men’s swimming and diving team (5-2, 3-1) during Friday’s Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference (HCAC) dual at Rose-Hulman Natatorium in Terre Haute.

Ravens Fall to Pilots
Ravens Fall to Pilots

The Anderson University men’s swimming and diving team (5-1) fell to Bethel University (Ind.) (5-2) by a score of 165-109 on Saturday at Elkhart Aquatic Center in Elkhart.

Hayward Qualifies for NCAA Diving Regionals for Fourth Time
Hayward Qualifies for NCAA Diving Regionals for Fourth Time

Anderson University men’s swimming and diving senior Matthew Hayward qualified for the NCAA D-III Diving Regionals for the fourth time in his career.

Anderson Captures Third in Halloween Invitational
Anderson Captures Third in Halloween Invitational

The Anderson University men’s swimming and diving team captured third place in Saturday’s Halloween Invitational in Bloomington, Ill.

Anderson Earns Ninth in Dan Ross Indiana Intercollegiates
Anderson Earns Ninth in Dan Ross Indiana Intercollegiates

The Anderson University men’s swimming and diving team earned ninth place in the Dan Ross Indiana Intercollegiates on Saturday in West Lafayette.

Ravens Highlight Weekend with Wins against Spartans, Comets
Ravens Highlight Weekend with Wins against Spartans, Comets

The Anderson University men’s swimming and diving team battled in two meets in a two-day span.

Ravens Charge Past Panthers, Beavers
Ravens Charge Past Panthers, Beavers

The Anderson University men’s swimming and diving team charged past Hanover College and Bluffton University during Friday’s Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference (HCAC) triangular at Bennett Natatorium.