The Miami University swimming and diving teams will continue to push through their season at the Nixon Aquatic Center. The men's team will host the University at Buffalo Nov. 6, and the women's team will host Eastern Michigan University (EMU) later that day.

Buffalo will be the first conference meet for the RedHawks, and the Bulls may present some tough competition. The Bulls have only competed in two meets so far this season, but they defeated their opponents by a large margin in the points system.

With each meet, Assistant Coach Scott Usher hopes the team of young swimmers will gain more experience and insight.

"We have a really young team full of freshmen and sophomores," Usher said. "As we compete in matches, we really need to learn how to dig deep and win."

Usher also said he hopes the team learned a valuable lesson from the Cleveland State University meet it can apply to the upcoming match against Buffalo.

"During last weekend's match we tied, and I think we have learned that every point counts," Usher said. "No matter who it is, they matter and how they do affects the overall match. We need to swim knowing that just one point can make the difference."

After the conclusion of the men's meet, the women will take to the pool against EMU.

The Eagles lost both their meets so far this season, but that does not mean they are easy competition. EMU shows great potential after a fourth place finish at the Mid-American Conference championships last year.

The RedHawks currently hold a 2-1 record and found victory in their last two meets.

Although many of the events at the meet are individualistic in style, sophomore Stacia Schacter sees teamwork as one of the main contributing factors to the team's success.

"Everyone is supporting one another whether it is in the pool, weight room or classroom," Schacter said. "When your teammates are encouraging you to do your best, people are motivated to give their best effort. People were really determined to show their dedication to their teammates and I believe this attitude will continue throughout the season."

While the team is showing great progress so far, it is still working to perfect the technique.

"A focus for our team right now is on our turns," Schacter said. "There has been a heavy emphasis on quick and powerful turns off each and every wall. Hopefully we will see the work we have been doing in practice put into action Saturday."

The men will compete at 11 a.m. Nov. 6 followed by the women at 2 p.m.