Loyola University Maryland Athletics

Top Times (CollegeSwimming.com) 

2019-20 (Sophomore): Scored in two events at the ECAC Championships, including a 10th-place showing in the 1,650 free (16:14.88) … set a new personal-best time of 4:40.04 in the 500 free prelims, and ultimately placed 15th in the ‘B’ final … added a personal-best effort of 1:44.62 in the 200 free … won the 500 free in regular season finale against Mount St. Mary’s … placed second in the 1,650 free during the H2ounds Invitational, registering a season-best time of 16:10.83 … also finished eighth in the 500 free that weekend.

2018-19 (Freshman): Had a very productive freshman season … won the 100-free in victory over Mount St. Mary’s … placed third in the 500-free and the 1000-free against Towson … took fourth place in the 500-free in season opener … helped Greyhounds win H2OUNDS Invitational with a third place finish in the 100-backstroke and a fourth place showing in the 1650-free … was fourth in the 1000-free and fifth in the 500-free at LaSalle … competed in the 200-free, 500-free and the 1650-free at Patriot League Championship … took 25^thplace in the 1650-free with a career best time (9:57.31) … also swam the 1650-free at the ECAC Meet and took 12^thplace (16:39.87) … posted a career best 9:52.48 in 1000-free at ECAC Meet … swan the 1000-free and placed 11^that CSCAA Meet … also finished 13^thin the 1650-free at the CSCAA Meet.

Before Loyola: Four-year performer at Christopher Columbus High School in Florida... served as the Explorers’ team captain as a junior and senior... three-year regional qualifier... qualified for state meet once... helped the Explorers win two district championships... member of team that finished third at regional meet twice ... son of Miguel and Anamaria Basalo... has one older brother... native of Miami, Fla.... member of Metro Aquatic Club in Miami... avid student of film and photography... won seven Suncoast Emmy awards... older brother swims at Marist College.