2018-19 Women's Swimming News

Bulldogs welcome women’s swim and dive Class of 2023
Bulldogs welcome women’s swim and dive Class of 2023

August 07, 2019

SMITHFIELD, R.I. –Bryant University women’s swimming and diving welcomes nine-women that will make up the Bulldogs Class of 2023 this fall. The Class of 2023 features a variety of swimmers and divers with impressive accolades from eight different states across the county. 

Women's Swim & Dive earns Scholar All-America honors
Women's Swim & Dive earns Scholar All-America honors

June 26, 2019

Colorado Springs, CO – The College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association (CSCAA) has named the Bryant University men's and women's swimming and diving teams to its Scholar All-America team for the Spring 2019 Semester.  A record 480 institutions were named to the list, highlighted by Bryant men's and women's GPAs of 3.3 and 3.36.

Abernethy named finalist for Honda Inspiration Award
Abernethy named finalist for Honda Inspiration Award

May 11, 2019

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Bryant University women’s swimming and diving senior Kelci Abernethy (Chandler, Ariz.) has been named a finalist for the Honda Inspiration Award.

Bulldogs put 56 on NEC Winter Academic Honor Roll
Bulldogs put 56 on NEC Winter Academic Honor Roll

May 03, 2019

SOMERSET, N.J. – The Bryant University student-athletes enjoyed a successful 2018-19 Winter Season as 56 Bulldogs were named to the Northeast Conference’s Winter Academic Honor Roll.

Swimming and Diving celebrates 2018-19 season
Swimming and Diving celebrates 2018-19 season

May 02, 2019

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant University women’s and men’s swimming and diving programs celebrated the 2018-19 season with their annual end of the year banquet on Sunday, April 28.

Rice earns NEC Scholar-Athlete honors
Rice earns NEC Scholar-Athlete honors

April 24, 2019

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Bryant University women’s swimming and diving senior Jillian Rice (Trumbull, Conn.) has been named the Northeast Conference Women’s Swimming and Diving Scholar-Athlete of the Year for the second-straight year.

Women's Swim & Dive wraps up 2018-19
Women's Swim & Dive wraps up 2018-19

March 18, 2019

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant University women’s swimming and diving team wrapped up its competition season with a strong showing at the NCAA Zone A Diving Championships and the National Invitational Collegiate Championships.

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Three represent swim & dive in postseason

March 07, 2019

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Senior Kelci Abernethy (Chandler, Ariz.), junior Alaina Scifo (Ipswich, Great Britain) and sophomore Elin Svard (Falun, Dalarna, Sweden) will represent the Bryant University women’s swimming and diving team in the postseason next week.  

BACK-TO-BACK; Women's Swim and Dive top Dogs again
BACK-TO-BACK; Women's Swim and Dive top Dogs again

February 17, 2019

EAST MEADOW, N.Y. – Headlined by Northeast Conference Swimmer of the Meet Jillian Rice (Trumbull, Conn.), the Bryant University swimming and diving team won three gold medals to seal their second-straight NEC Swimming and Diving Championship on Saturday at the Nassau County Aquatic Center.

Bulldogs take lead into final day of NECs
Bulldogs take lead into final day of NECs

February 15, 2019

EAST MEADOW, N.Y. – Sophomore Heather Wong (Ramsey, N.J.) won her first-career gold medal as the Bryant University women’s swimming and diving team continued to build its lead on day three of the 2019 NEC Swimming and Diving Championships at the Nassau County Aquatic Center.

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Bulldogs win 4 more gold medals at NECs

February 14, 2019

EAST MEADOW, N.Y. – The Bryant University women’s swimming and diving team won four more gold medals, set two new school records, set a new meet record and opened a commanding lead on day two of the 2019 Northeast Conference Swimming and Diving Championships at the Nassau County Aquatic Center.

Three golds, meet record highlight night one of NECs
Three golds, meet record highlight night one of NECs

February 13, 2019

EAST MEADOW, N.Y. – The Bryant University women’s swimming and diving team won three gold medals and set a meet record on day one of the 2019 Northeast Conference Swimming and Diving Championships at the Nassau County Aquatic Center.

Bulldogs look to defend NEC title this week
Bulldogs look to defend NEC title this week

February 12, 2019

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant University women’s swimming and diving team heads to the Nassau County Aquatics Center this week to defend its title at the 2019 Northeast Conference Swimming and Diving Championships.

Cummiskey promoted to Associate Head Coach
Cummiskey promoted to Associate Head Coach

February 04, 2019

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Bryant University swimming and diving head coach Katie Cameron is pleased to announce that Jerry Cummiskey has been promoted to Associate Head Coach.

Bulldogs close dual meet season with dominant win over URI
Bulldogs close dual meet season with dominant win over URI

January 31, 2019

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant University women’s swimming and diving team closed the dual meet season in dominating fashion on Wednesday with a 201-99 victory over the University of Rhode Island.

Rice, Jennings pick up NEC honors
Rice, Jennings pick up NEC honors

January 29, 2019

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Bryant University women’s swimming and diving seniors Jillian Rice (Trumbull, Conn.) and Stephanie Jennings (Elmont, N.Y.) were both recognized by the Northeast Conference on Tuesday.