NEW YORK — Columbia men's swimming and diving will kick off the 2019 portion of its season on Sunday, Jan. 13, traveling to Ithaca, New York, to face off against Cornell. Diving action will begin at 11 a.m. ET, followed by swimming events at 1 p.m.
 
The outing will be the first for the Lions since Dec. 8, when Columbia dropped a close 161.5-138.5 decision to Princeton. Sophomore diver Jonathan Suckow was a standout in the meet, setting program and Uris Pool records on both springboards. First-year Jonas Kistorp was also an important piece for the Lions in the meet, recording wins in both the 50 free and 100 butterfly as well as contributing to the winning 200 medley relay.
 
SCOUTING CORNELL
The Big Red enter Sunday's meeting with a 1-3 record, with their lone win coming against Dartmouth on Nov. 9.
 
Columbia has been the victor in each of the last seven meetings between the two programs, with Cornell's last win in the series coming on Jan. 21, 2011.
 
Last season, the Lions claimed a 150-147 victory at Percy Uris Natatorium.
 
ON DECK
The Lions will return home Saturday, Jan. 19 to take on Brown inside Percy Uris Natatorium. The meet will mark the first of a three-meet home stand.
 
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