2022-23 Women's Swimming News

Eight from WNE Swimming Named to 2023 Little East Conference Academic Honor Roll
Eight from WNE Swimming Named to 2023 Little East Conference Academic Honor Roll

June 22, 2023

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (June 23, 2023) – The Western New England women’s swimming team saw eight of their own named to the Little East Conference Academic Honor Roll Team, as announced by the conference office this morning.

Six Golden Bears Named to LEC All-Academic Team
Six Golden Bears Named to LEC All-Academic Team

March 20, 2023

PROVIDENCE, R.I (March 20, 2023) – The Little East Conference (LEC) announced a total of 299 student-athletes competing in the LEC's six winter championship sports – men's and women's basketball, men's and women's indoor track & field, men’s and women's swimming & diving - have been named to the 2022-23 LEC Winter All-Academic Team. 

WNE Swimming’s Robinson Named Little East Conference Rookie of the Year
WNE Swimming’s Robinson Named Little East Conference Rookie of the Year

February 20, 2023

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (February 20, 2023) – The Western New England women’s swimming team wrapped up the Little East Conference Championships on Sunday night, finishing in sixth place in the ten-team event. The Golden Bears saw hardwood return to Springfield as WNE First Year Amanda Robinson took home Little East Conference Rookie of the Year honors. 

Golden Bears Finish Sixth at Little East Conference Championships
Golden Bears Finish Sixth at Little East Conference Championships

February 19, 2023

Wellesley, Mass. (February 19, 2023) – The final day of the LEC Championships started at 10 am with prelims and then finished later with the finals for the weekend's final events. The Golden Bears kept the good swims coming and picked up some more points along the way.

Guntly and Robinson Both Grab Top-3 Finishes at LEC Championships Day 2
Guntly and Robinson Both Grab Top-3 Finishes at LEC Championships Day 2

February 18, 2023

Wellesley, Mass. (February 18, 2023) – Day 2 of the LEC Championships got underway today. After another morning of prelims and a lengthy break, the Golden Bears were back in the water for Day 2 finals. 

Amanda Robinson Steals the Show on Day 1: Wins the 200 IM
Amanda Robinson Steals the Show on Day 1: Wins the 200 IM

February 17, 2023

Wellesley, Mass. (February 17, 2023) – The women’s swim team traveled to the Boston Sports Institute for the Little East Conference Championships. After a season where the team picked up eight dual-meet wins and a record was broken, the Golden Bears looked to keep the good times rolling.

Women’s Swimming Places Nine on Little East Conference Academic Honor Roll
Women’s Swimming Places Nine on Little East Conference Academic Honor Roll

January 27, 2023

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (January 27, 2023) – The Western New England women’s swimming team earned nine places on the Little East Conference Academic Honor Roll, as announced by the commissioner’s office on Friday morning. 

Lyons Swim Past Golden Bears, 146-84
Lyons Swim Past Golden Bears, 146-84

January 27, 2023

Springfield, Mass. (January 27, 2023) – The Golden Bears welcomed the Lyons of Mount Holyoke College to campus for a dual meet today. The Golden Bears looked to grab a big win for the seniors on senior night. However, the Lyons had other plans as they took down the Golden Bears by a score of 146 to 84.

Golden Bears Take Down Blazers, Fall to Regis in Double Dual Meet Action
Golden Bears Take Down Blazers, Fall to Regis in Double Dual Meet Action

January 21, 2023

Weston, Mass. (January 21, 2023) – The Golden Bears headed to Weston, Massachusetts, for a double dual meet. The team took on Regis College and Elms College. The team was looking to build momentum off the past weeks and come home to Springfield with two wins. However, Regis, on their senior day, had other plans.

Golden Bears Place Fifth at Sisters Invitational
Golden Bears Place Fifth at Sisters Invitational

January 15, 2023

South Hadley, Mass. (January 14 and 15, 2023) – The Golden Bears headed to South Hadley this weekend for the Sisters Invitational at Mount Holyoke College. The women’s swim team has had a great season so far and looked to keep the good times rolling in the Sisters Invitational.

Hall, Robinson Claim Little East Conference Honors
Hall, Robinson Claim Little East Conference Honors

January 09, 2023

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (January 9, 2023) – The Western New England women’s swimming team garnered two weekly awards this week as announced by the Little East Conference commissioner’s office, seeing sophomore Caitlin Hall and first year Amanda Robinson earn accolades for their performances in a 116-73 win over Rhode Island College. 

Women's Swimming Takes Down RIC 116-73, Earns Sixth Win of the Year
Women's Swimming Takes Down RIC 116-73, Earns Sixth Win of the Year

January 08, 2023

Springfield, Mass. (January 8, 2023) – The Golden Bears returned to the pool on Sunday afternoon after going on Winter break for the holidays. They returned with a bang as they hosted Rhode Island College and took them down by a score of 116-73.

Women's Swimming Caps First Half of Season at Bridgewater Invitational
Women's Swimming Caps First Half of Season at Bridgewater Invitational

December 03, 2022

Bridgewater, Mass. (December 3, 2022) – After the Thanksgiving break, the women’s swim team was back in action on Saturday afternoon. The team headed east for the Bridgewater State University Invitational. After a long afternoon of swimming, the team finished fourth out of eight teams.

Golden Bears Defeat Plymouth State, Fall to ECSU in Double-Dual Meet
Golden Bears Defeat Plymouth State, Fall to ECSU in Double-Dual Meet

November 19, 2022

Willimantic, Conn. (November 19, 2022) – After three big wins last week, the Golden Bears headed to Willimantic for a double-dual meet with Eastern Connecticut State and Plymouth State. The Golden Bears have had a great start to the season so far and were hoping for some big swims to be able to come out with two wins.

Women's Swimming Races Past UMass-Dartmouth and Elms in Tri-Meet
Women's Swimming Races Past UMass-Dartmouth and Elms in Tri-Meet

November 11, 2022

Dartmouth, Mass. (November 11, 2022) – The Golden Bears returned to UMass-Dartmouth for a tri-meet with Elms and UMass Dartmouth. After recent success, the women hoped to carry that over against both teams. 

Guntly Breaks WNE 50 Backstroke Record at Louise Goodrum Invitational
Guntly Breaks WNE 50 Backstroke Record at Louise Goodrum Invitational

November 05, 2022

Dartmouth, Mass. (November 5, 2022) – After their first dual-meet win of the season last meet, the Golden Bears traveled out to Dartmouth for the Louis Goodrum Invitational. The invitational was an unscored meet in place to help swimmers improve on times.