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Men's Swimming & Diving Jeff Weiss, Senior Associate Director of Athletics/Media Relations

Men's Swimming Completes Roster With Four Newcomers

DETROIT -- Wayne State University men's swimming and diving head coach Sean Peters, who began his 30th season last month, has announced four additional recruits for the 2026-27 season.  Joining the Warriors earlier this fall were Carter Bowers (Rochester Hills, Mich. / Rochester Adams), Peter Dombkowski (Detroit, Mich. / Catholic Central), Dex Mercer (Ann Arbor, Mich. / Pioneer) and Austin Pursley (Pontiac, Mich. / Stoney Creek).

Carter Bowers, 5-9, 156, Fr., Fly/IM, Rochester Hills, Mich. / Rochester Adams
Swimcloud Bio

High School:  A 2026 graduate of Rochester Adams High School ... lettered his first three years of high school... only swam for his club as a senior ... finished fifth in the 200 fly (personal-best time of 1:56.95) at the 2026 Michigan ULTRA Championship ... took first place in the 400 IM (4:15.35) at the 2025 IN FAST Santa Claus Classic in Fishers, Ind. ... qualified in both the 500 free and 200 IM at the 2025 MHSAA Division 1 state championship meet, and the 2024 Division 2 state championship meet ... swam a personal-best 4:54.25 for 500 free at the 2026 Michigan ULTRA Championship ... posted a personal-best 400 IM time of 4:13.03 at the 2026 Michigan ULTRA Championship ... received Academic Honor Roll recognition ... swims for the Utica Shelby Swim Club and coach Erica Thomas.

Personal:  Full name -- Carter P. Bowers ... born on April 25, 2008, in Rochester Hills, Mich. ... son of Jennifer Garling and Robert Bowers ... has three brothers, Calin, Caleb and Colton ... plans to major in Exercise and Sport Science.

Peter Dombkowski, 5-11, 156, Fr., Breast, Detroit, Mich. / Catholic Central
Swimcloud Bio

High School:  A 2026 graduate of Detroit Catholic Central High School ... was a four-year letterwinner for coach Jessica Stoddard ... qualified for the MHSAA Division 1 meet in the 100 breast as a senior ... swam a personal-best 1:00.53 for the 100 breast at the December 2025 Northwest Ohio Classic ... posted personal-best times of 59.24 (100 fly) and 23.26 (50 free) at a 2026 meet vs. Allen Park Cabrini ... earned Academic recognition with the Gabriel Richard award for two years with no grade below a B ... swims during the summer for the Plymouth Canton Cruisers and coach Alexandra Morgan.

Personal:  Full name -- Peter S. Dombkowski ... born on December 19, 2007, in Detroit ... son of Alan and Sue Dombkowski ... mother swam at University of Maryland Baltimore County ... has three older sisters, Mary, Sarah and Annette, and one older brother, Joey, who swam at WSU (2021-25) ... all three sisters swam collegiately - Mary at Toledo, Sarah at Eastern Michigan, and Annette at Michigan State ... plans to major in Biomedical Engineering ... last name is pronounced Domb-kow-ski.

Dex Mercer, 6-0, 146, R-Fr., Back, Ann Arbor, Mich. / Pioneer
Swimcloud Bio

Fall 2025:  Attended Kenyon University, but did not compete.

High School:  A 2025 graduate of Ann Arbor Pioneer High School ... lettered two years on varsity for coach Stef Kurska ... competed at the 2025 MHSAA Division 1 state meet in the 100 back setting a personal-best time of 55.66 ... recorded a personal-best 100 free time of 51.62 at the 2025 SEC (Southeastern Conference) Red Division meet.

Personal:  Full name -- Dex B. Mercer ... born on December 11, 2006, in Virginia ... son of Todd and Amanda Mercer ... both parents were swim team captains at Michigan State ... has an older sister, Dawsen ... plans to major in History.

Austin Pursley, 5-11, 191, Fr., Breast, Pontiac, Mich. / Stoney Creek
Swimcloud Bio

High School:  A 2026 graduate of Stoney Creek High School ... was a four-year varsity swimmer for coach Erica Thomas ... was a member of the school record 200 medley relay ... set a personal-best time of 59.28 for the 100m breast at the 2025 IN FAST Santa Claus Classic in Fishers, Ind., in claiming first place ... notched a personal-best 200m breast time of 2:13.42 at the 2024 MI MLA Holland Fall Invite ... qualified for the MHSAA state championship meet each of his last three years in the 200 IM, and his last two years in 100 breast ... competed at the 2023 MHSAA Division 2 state championships in the 500 free ... took third in the 100 breast at the 2026 Oakland Activities Association (OAA) Red Division Championships ... served as a team captain as a senior ... earned Academic Honor Roll recognition.

Personal:  Full name -- Austin R. Pursley ... born on August 22, 2008, in Rochester, Mich. ... son of Jason and Kristen Pursley ... has an older brother, Ryan, and a younger sister, Breslyn ... last name is pronounced PURSE-lee ... plans to major in Accounting.
 
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Players Mentioned

Joey Dombkowski

Joey Dombkowski

Breast
6' 1"
Senior
Austin Pursley

Austin Pursley

Breast
5' 11"
Freshman
Carter Bowers

Carter Bowers

Fly/IM
5' 9"
Freshman
Dex Mercer

Dex Mercer

Back
6' 0"
Redshirt Freshman
Peter Dombkowski

Peter Dombkowski

Breast
5' 11"
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Joey Dombkowski

Joey Dombkowski

6' 1"
Senior
Breast
Austin Pursley

Austin Pursley

5' 11"
Freshman
Breast
Carter Bowers

Carter Bowers

5' 9"
Freshman
Fly/IM
Dex Mercer

Dex Mercer

6' 0"
Redshirt Freshman
Back
Peter Dombkowski

Peter Dombkowski

5' 11"
Freshman
Breast