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Jamey Richard competes in NFL Combine

Looking to improve on his draft stock, senior center Jamey Richard impressed scouts at the NFL Combine on Saturday.

Richard ran a 5.2-second 40-yard dash and bench-pressed 225 pounds 22 times. Out of a group of 48 offensive linemen, Richard ranked in the top 10 in the vertical jump and the three-cone drill.

Richard has another chance to impress pro football scouts when Buffalo holds its Pro Day on March 5. ESPN draft expert Mel Kiper Jr. has ranked Richard as the fourth-best center eligible in the draft.

The NFL Draft will take place on April 26 and 27 in New York City.

Ohio wins women's swimming and diving MAC Championships

The Ohio Bobcats won their first Mid-American Conference swimming and diving title since 2001 at the Alumni Arena Natatorium. Their women's team edged out the Toledo Rockets 679.5-605.5.

Buffalo finished in fifth place with 341 points. Sophomore Andrea Lehner won the only MAC championship, placing first in the 100-yard backstroke.

All-MAC teams were also announced with two Bulls receiving honors. Lehner was named First Team All-MAC while sophomore Meili Carpenter was named to the second team.

See Wednesday's edition of The Spectrum for complete coverage of the MAC Championships.