Gryphons Swimming Sweeps Bard in Dual Meet

Gryphons Swimming Sweeps Bard in Dual Meet

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BRONXVILLE, N.Y. – The Sarah Lawrence College swimming teams delivered strong performances against Bard College on Saturday, October 24, as the women's team earned an 85-20 victory and the men's team edged the Raptors, 50-49, in a thrilling dual meet.

The women's team dominated the competition, winning multiple individual events behind standout performances from Amayah Brooks and Aubrey Rosser. Brooks captured first place in the 50-yard freestyle with a time of 26.37, the 50-yard butterfly in 30.58, and the 50-yard breaststroke in 33.84.

Rosser added two individual victories, taking the 200-yard freestyle in 2:19.58 before winning the 500-yard freestyle in 6:11.91. Linda Kelly also secured a pair of first-place finishes, winning the 100-yard individual medley in 1:26.51 and the 50-yard backstroke in 41.31.

Gabrielle Stravinski claimed the 100-yard freestyle in 1:06.38, while the Gryphons also earned valuable points from Juliet Delap, Grace Johnson, and Caileigh Koenig.

On the men's side, Sarah Lawrence secured a narrow one-point victory, 50-49, in a closely contested matchup. Deven Shah led the Gryphons with three event victories, winning the 50-yard freestyle in 22.58 and the 50-yard butterfly in 24.27, while also contributing to the winning 200-yard medley relay.

Richy Karnisky added two individual victories, taking the 100-yard individual medley in 1:04.79 and the 50-yard breaststroke in 33.57. The Gryphons opened the meet with a first-place finish in the 200-yard medley relay, touching the wall in 2:02.52.

The men's team victory came down to the wire, with Sarah Lawrence holding off Bard by the narrowest of margins to complete a successful day in the pool.

The Gryphons return to action on Saturday, October 31 for a 12:00 p.m. Skyline meet at Maritime.
 

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