Niagara University’s Purple Eagles made a splash on Senior Day at the Oxy Aquatic Center. Their swim teams shined with deep talent. The men’s and women’s squads won 27 of 28 events. The men claimed gold in every race. The women lost only one race—the 100-yard butterfly.
The medley relays set the meet’s tone. In these relays, both teams won early. For the women, senior Avery King swam the 1000-yard freestyle with a 30-second lead. Sophomore Ola Bodyl followed close behind with his best time. This result showed the team’s strength.
On the men’s side, Jordan Grab led the 1000-yard freestyle from start to finish. His teammate Logan Osterwise came in second. Claire Gorton led the women in the 200-yard freestyle. Niagara swimmers finished first, second, and third, with Carl taking second and Bodyl third.
Distance swam fast with James Coyne winning the 200-yard and 100-yard freestyle. In the 100-yard backstroke, newcomers Jackson and Levine won for the men. In the 200-yard butterfly, Shani Fridman and Ethan Hunter won, and Hunter swam his best time.
Holden Brock won the 200 individual medley and the 50 freestyle. Seniors also impressed in other races. Ania Bodyl and Nelson Maier won the 200 backstroke, while teammate Jake Lauzonis won the 200 breaststroke. Senior RJ Helt captured the 500 freestyle from lane one.
In the 200 individual medley, Marty Divis recorded his best time of 2:08.89. The seniors left a strong mark on the meet.
New pool records were set that day. Alaina Pitton swam the 200 breaststroke in 2:15.10. Her classmate Natalie Killion broke the 500 freestyle record with a time of 4:56.79. The women’s 200 freestyle relay team—with Claire Gorton, Megan Jackson, Alaina Pitton, and Natalie Killion—cut the old record with a finish of 1:33.65. This time ranks as the best in conference play this year.
Here is a summary of the event winners:
Women’s Event Winners:
- 200 Medley Relay: Killion, Pitton, Vlaeminck, Jackson
- Avery King: 1000 Free
- Claire Gorton: 200 Free
- Megan Jackson: 100 Back, 100 Free
- Alaina Pitton: 100 Breast, 200 Breast (Pool Record)
- Shani Fridman: 200 Fly
- Natalie Killion: 50 Free, 500 Free (Pool Record)
- Ania Bodyl: 200 Back
- Marty Divis: 200 IM
- 200 Free Relay: Gorton, Jackson, Pitton, Killion (Pool Record)
Men’s Event Winners:
- 200 Medley Relay: Brock, Cruz, Subotich, Domanovac
- Jordan Grab: 1000 Free
- James Coyne: 200 Free, 100 Free
- Michael Levine: 100 Back
- Lance Cruz: 100 Breast, 100 Fly
- Ethan Hunter: 200 Fly
- Holden Brock: 50 Free, 200 IM
- Nelson Maier: 200 Back
- Jake Lauzonis: 200 Breast
- RJ Helt: 500 Free
- 200 Free Relay: Manolitsas, Eaton, Latimer, Levine
The Purple Eagles now train for the MAAC Championship from February 11 to 14. The team keeps the strong spirit from Senior Day—a day of personal wins and team force.
Niagara University’s swim teams proved their skill and strength. Senior Day was a memorable day for both athletes and fans.
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