Official Site of the Tigers · Feb 13, 2017
'Looking to defend' - Swimming's Joe Patching aims for repeat at SEC Championships
Joe Patching has won 51 individual event titles in his Auburn career, including 17 this season.AuburnTigers.com
AUBURN, Ala. - Joe Patching is ready. Ready for the packed stands in Knoxville, Tenn. Ready for the world-class competition. Ready to repeat as SEC Champion in the 200 backstroke and individual medley.
“It’s actually probably more intense than NCAAs in that sense, because everyone’s there,” said Patching, a senior from Ascot, England. “You’ve got men and women together competing. A lot of people really thrive in that very competitive environment against probably one of the best swimming conferences in the country.”