Ladies’s Swimming Opens 2025-26 Season at Western New England

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ladies’s swimming group kicked off the 2025-26 season at Western New England University on Friday night from the Alumni Healthful Living Center. The Corsairs completed the twin meet with 59 whole factors whereas the Golden Bears secured their first victory of the 12 months with 164 factors.
 
Senior Isabella Gerardi had a robust efficiency for the Corsairs of their opening meet of the season after gathering two first place finishes. She began the meet by incomes first total within the 1,000-yard freestyle with a time of 12:48.93. Gerardi captured her second win of the night within the 200-yard butterfly after clocking in at 2:47.62. She additionally posted a second-place end within the 50-yard butterfly for the Corsairs with a time of 31.16.
 
Senior Kylie Winer additionally grabbed a pair of first place finishes for UMass Dartmouth of their season-opener at Western New England. Winer earned her first win of the season within the 50-yard breaststroke with a time of 35.92. In the 200-yard breaststroke, Winer secured her subsequent first place end after clocking in at 2:44.27.
 
In her collegiate debut, first 12 months Abby Fernandes gained her first-ever occasion within the 100-yard particular person medley with a time of 1:12.70. She additionally competed within the 50-yard freestyle ending in 28.10 which was good for second total.
 
Coach’s Corner
“We had a great first meet,” stated head coach Michael Kroll, getting into his second season on the helm for the Corsairs. “It set the tone for both our in the water performances and energy on deck.”
 
Up Next
UMass Dartmouth hosts Little East Conference rival Rhode Island College for the Lousie Goodrum Invite on Saturday November 1^st slated for an 11:00 a.m. begin time.