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Friday, January 23, 2026
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Loyola outshined by Army despite Cechini podium finishes
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Loyola University Maryland's men's swimming and diving team fell to Army West Point, as the Black Knights secured a decisive victory at the Mangione Aquatic Center.
Despite the overall team loss, Bermuda's Thomas Cechini produced a series of standout performances for the Greyhounds in the final dual meet of the regular season. Cechini's afternoon was highlighted by a resilient swim in the 200-yard freestyle, where he touched the wall in 1:40.58 to secure second place.
The race was a photo finish, with Cechini narrowly edging teammate Tyler Knurek by just one-hundredth of a second.
The competitive spirit continued into the relay events, where Cechini played a vital role in the Greyhounds' depth. Swimming the second leg for the Loyola Men’s 400-yard freestyle relay B team, he helped his quartet to a second-place finish with a collective time of 3:04.28.
While Cechini found individual and relay success, the Black Knights proved too strong across the board, topping both the men's and women's competitions to sweep the meet. For Loyola, the focus now shifts toward the postseason as they prepare for the Patriot League Championships next month.
Cechini, a former Carifta standout, enters the championship season with significant momentum after a freshman campaign that has seen him consistently challenge the region's elite.
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Wednesday, January 21, 2026
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Moseley Clinical on the Boards as McKendree Fall
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Finn Moseley delivered a resilient performance on the boards as McKendree University’s men’s swim and dive team fell to a 193-107 defeat against Division I powerhouses Southern Illinois University.
Competing at the Shea Natatorium, the Bearcats were met with a formidable challenge as the Salukis dominated the water to maintain their strong home record. Despite the uphill battle in the swimming lanes, Moseley—now a senior leader for the McKendree program—proved his consistency in the diving well against top-tier opposition.
Moseley secured a pair of fifth-place finishes during the dual meet. In the Men’s 1-meter Diving, he posted a solid score of 195.30, before returning to the platforms to record a 182.10 in the 3-meter discipline. His ability to navigate the technical demands of both heights provided vital points for the Bearcats as they looked to hold their own against their "Mid-Major" rivals.
The team will have little time to dwell on the result as they pivot quickly toward their final home meet of the campaign. McKendree returns to the Metro Rec Plex this Saturday, January 24, for Senior Day festivities, where they are scheduled to take on Lewis University and UMSL starting at 1:30 p.m.. For Moseley and his fellow seniors, the meet represents a final opportunity to compete on home soil before the Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) Championships begin in February.
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Tuesday, January 20, 2026
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Watson-Brown & George Washington Battle Towson to a Draw
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Logan Watson-Brown played a pivotal role for George Washington University (GW) as the Revolutionaries’ Women’s Swimming and Diving team fought to a dramatic 150-150 draw against Towson.
In a back-and-forth dual meet at the Burdick Hall Pool, the contest remained in the balance until the final event. Watson-Brown, a senior leader for the GW squad, was a consistent presence at the top of the standings, contributing vital points across both relay and individual backstroke disciplines.
The Revolutionaries opened the afternoon in emphatic fashion, claiming victory in the Women’s 400-Yard Medley Relay. Led off by Watson-Brown, the "A" team quartet clocked a dominant 3:47.49 to seize an early momentum. Watson-Brown’s explosive start set the pace for teammates Natalie Sens, Isabel Sayag, and Joselle Mensah, ensuring GW started the meet on the front foot.
Watson-Brown continued her strong individual campaign in the shorter distances, navigating a deep Tigers field. In the Women’s 100-Yard Backstroke, she secured a hard-earned third-place finish, touching the wall in 57.47.
Later in the session, she returned to the pool for the Women’s 200-Yard Backstroke. In a tactical race that tested the field’s endurance, Watson-Brown clocked 2:07.59 to finish seventh, picking up crucial depth points that would prove essential in the final team score.
The meet reached its crescendo in the final event, with GW and Towson locked in a dead heat. Watson-Brown was entrusted to lead off the Women’s 200-Yard Freestyle Relay "B" team, helping her squad to a fourth-place finish in 1:36.47.
While the GW "A" team managed to edge out Towson in the same event by just four-hundredths of a second, the overall points tally ended in a rare tie. The result keeps the Revolutionaries’ unbeaten streak alive as they head into a crucial stretch of the season.
The GW women will have little time to rest as they pivot quickly to their next challenge—a home dual meet against local rivals Georgetown at the Smith Center. For Watson-Brown and her teammates, the focus remains firmly on building momentum as the Atlantic 10 Championships loom in February.
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Monday, January 19, 2026
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Sharrieff Shines as Howard Fall Short in Towson Thriller
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Myeisha Sharrieff produced a string of standout performances for Howard University, but it wasn't enough to prevent a narrow 149-132 defeat to Towson at the Burr Natatorium.
In a competitive midweek dual meet, the Bison faced a formidable Tigers squad in Washington D.C. Despite the team result, Sharrieff proved once again why she is a vital cog in the Howard machine, securing multiple podium finishes across both relay and individual backstroke events.
The Bermudian junior was in top form in the shorter distances, pushing her teammates and rivals to the limit. In the Women's 50 Yard Backstroke, Sharrieff claimed a superb second-place finish, touching the wall in 27.29. She was only outpaced by her teammate Chanice Posada, as the pair secured a dominant one-two finish for the Bison.
Sharrieff continued her individual success in the Women's 100 Yard Backstroke. In a tactical race against a deep Towson field, she clocked a time of 59.50 to secure third place. Her performance earned critical points for Howard as they fought to keep pace with the Tigers in the overall standings.
Sharrieff's contributions were equally significant in the team events. She was entrusted with the opening leg for the Howard University Women's 200 Yard Medley Relay 'B' team, providing an explosive start that set the tone for her quartet.
Joined by Brooke Whitt, Samyra Benoit, and Gabrielle Vickles, the team finished third with a collective time of 1:46.40. The result highlighted the Bison’s depth, as their 'A' relay team took the victory in the same event, ensuring Howard started the meet on the front foot.
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Sunday, January 18, 2026
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White stars but Bentley fall to Southern Connecticut
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Taylor White produced a triple-winning masterclass in the pool, but it wasn’t enough to prevent the Bentley University women’s swimming team from slipping to a 163.5-120.5 defeat against Southern Connecticut State.
In a dual meet dominated by individual brilliance, the Bermudian standout showcased her elite range, claiming victories in both distance freestyle and backstroke events. Despite the Falcons' loss at the Hutchinson Natatorium, White’s form remains a major talking point as the Northeast-10 (NE10) season enters its final stretch.
White set the tone early in the afternoon with an authoritative performance in the 1650 Yards Freestyle. Displaying her trademark endurance, the senior touched the wall in 17:53.26—a time that saw her finish nearly 25 seconds ahead of her nearest competitor.
She followed up that distance triumph with a clinical display in the 500 Yards Freestyle. Clocking 5:15.19, White once again left the field in her wake, securing the win by a staggering margin of more than 11 seconds.
The senior’s versatility was further highlighted in the 200 Yards Backstroke, where she secured her third individual gold of the meet. Facing a competitive Owls lineup, White maintained her composure to finish in 2:10.62, comfortably fending off the chasing pack.
In the relay events, White proved her value as a team leader, providing a strong opening leg for the Bentley 'B' team in the 200 Yard Freestyle Relay. Her lead-off helped propel the quartet to a second-place finish with a combined time of 1:47.41.
While teammate Skyla Lang also secured a hat-trick of wins in the breaststroke and individual medley events, the Owls’ superior depth across the sprint and diving disciplines ultimately proved the difference.
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