2017-18 Women's Swimming News

Western New England Earns CSCAA Spring Scholar All-America Honors
Western New England Earns CSCAA Spring Scholar All-America Honors

June 19, 2018

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (June 19, 2018) – The Western New England University women’s swimming team has been named a College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) Scholar All-America team for the spring 2018 semester, the organization announced on Tuesday.

Four WNE Swimmers Named to NEISDA Fall All-Academic Team
Four WNE Swimmers Named to NEISDA Fall All-Academic Team

April 27, 2018

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (April 27, 2018) - Four members of the Western New England University swimming team were named to the New England Intercollegiate Swimming & Diving Association (NEISDA) Fall All-Academic Team, the organization announced earlier this week. 

Photo by Larry Radner/Lifetouch
Western New England Places 11th at NEISDA Championships

February 18, 2018

KINGSTON, R.I. (February 18, 2018) – The Western New England University swimming team finished 11th in the 20-team field over the weekend at the New England Intercollegiate Swimming & Diving Association (NEISDA) Championships, hosted by the University of Rhode Island at Tootell Aquatic Center. 

Senior Erika Sheinhait was a member of Western New England's record-breaking 200-yard medley relay team on Saturday at the NEISDA Championships. (Photo by Chris Marion)
Golden Bears Set Program Records at NEISDA Championships

February 17, 2018

KINGSTON, R.I. (February 17, 2018) – The Western New England University swimming team has set two program records through the first three days of the New England Intercollegiate Swimming & Diving Association (NEISDA) Championships at Tootell Aquatic Center on the campus of the University of Rhode Island. 

WNE Swimming Named CSCAA Fall Scholar All-America Team
WNE Swimming Named CSCAA Fall Scholar All-America Team

January 29, 2018

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (January 29, 2018) – The Western New England University women’s swimming team has been named a College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) Scholar All-America team for the Fall 2017 semester, the organization announced on Monday.

Western New England's five seniors, (from left) Ali Johnstone, Janelle Lief, Jackie Peterson, Erika Sheinhait and Julia Winer were recognized before Saturday's win over Rhode Island College.
Golden Bears Defeat Rhode Island College on Senior Day, 133-79

January 27, 2018

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (January 27, 2018) – The Western New England University women’s swimming team celebrated senior day with a 133-79 victory over Rhode Island College on Saturday afternoon at the Alumni Healthful Living Center Pool. 

Senior Erika Sheinhait accounted for two of Western New England's five event wins in Friday's dual at the University of Saint Joseph. (Photo by Chris Marion)
Blue Jays Top Golden Bears, 144-126

January 26, 2018

WEST HARTFORD, Conn. (January 26, 2018) – The Western New England University women’s swimming team fell to the University of Saint Joseph, 144-126, on Friday evening in a dual meet at Bruyette Natatorium. 

Senior Jacquelyn Peterson posted a pair of NEISDA-qualifying performances in Western New England's 133-68 win over Gordon on Wednesday. (Photo by Chris Marion)
Golden Bears Register 133-68 Victory over Gordon

January 24, 2018

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (January 24, 2018) – The Western New England University women’s swimming team registered a 133-68 victory over Gordon College on Wednesday evening at the Alumni Healthful Living Center Pool.

Photo by Larry Radner/Lifetouch
Western New England Splits with Saint Joseph’s and Simmons

January 20, 2018

STANDISH, Maine (January 20, 2018) – The Western New England University women’s swimming team split a double-dual meet with Saint Joseph’s College and Simmons College on Saturday afternoon at the Harold Alfond Center Pool. The Golden Bears defeated host Saint Joseph’s, 169-75, but fell to Simmons, 199-62. 

Kayla Snider Named NEISDA Swimmer of the Week
Kayla Snider Named NEISDA Swimmer of the Week

January 18, 2018

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (January 18, 2018) – Sophomore Kayla Snider (Leesburg, Va.) of the Western New England University swimming team has been named the New England Intercollegiate Swimming & Division Association (NEISDA) Swimmer of the Week, the organization announced on Wednesday.

Senior Erika Sheinhait posted two event wins in Western New England's victory at Elms on Wednesday (Photo by Chris Marion).
Golden Bears Break Five Program Records in 146-98 Win at Elms

January 10, 2018

CHICOPEE, Mass. (January 10, 2018) – The Western New England University women’s swimming team earned a 146-98 victory over Elms College on Wednesday afternoon at Partyka Natatorium.   

Freshman Lauren Mangiaratti posted a pair of first place finishes in Western New England's 152-108 loss to Babson on Monday (Photo by Chris Marion).
Golden Bears Fall to Babson in Home Opener, 152-108

January 08, 2018

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (January 8, 2018) – The Western New England University women’s swimming team fell to Babson College, 152-108, in its home opener on Monday evening at the Alumni Healthful Living Center. 

Photo by Chris Marion
Golden Bears Finish Third at Bridgewater State Invitational

December 02, 2017

BRIDGEWATER, Mass. (December 2, 2017) – The Western New England University women's swimming team finished third among six teams on Saturday at the Bridgewater State University Invitational at Dr. Mary Jo Moriarty Pool. 

Golden Bears Split Double Dual with Plymouth State and Eastern Connecticut
Golden Bears Split Double Dual with Plymouth State and Eastern Connecticut

November 18, 2017

PLYMOUTH, N.H. (November 18, 2017) – The Western New England University women’s swimming team split a double dual meet with Plymouth State University and Eastern Connecticut State University on Saturday at the PSU Natatorium. 

Golden Bears Fall to Westfield State, 162-88
Golden Bears Fall to Westfield State, 162-88

November 08, 2017

WESTFIELD, Mass. (November 8, 2017) – The Western New England University women’s swimming team fell to Westfield State University, 162-88, in dual meet action on Wednesday night at the Ely Center Pool. 

Western New England Tops Western Connecticut in Dual Meet Opener, 167-99
Western New England Tops Western Connecticut in Dual Meet Opener, 167-99

November 03, 2017

DANBURY, Conn. (November 3, 2017) – The Western New England University women’s swimming team posted a 167-99 victory over Western Connecticut State University on Friday evening at the O’Neill Center Pool.