The SUNY New Paltz swim teams finished fourth in team scoring at The College of New Jersey Invitational. The men's team had notable performances from Jack Samko, who finished eleventh in the 200-yard fly, and Jack Wirth, who finished sixth in the 200-yard backstroke. Steven Macaluso finished seventh in the 100-yard freestyle, and Alex Gorzula finished tenth in the 200-yard breaststroke. The women's team had strong performances from Sierra DePry, who finished fourth in the 100-yard freestyle, and Candela Sandoval, who finished fourth in the 200-yard fly. Both teams will return to action in January for a home SUNYAC dual meet against SUNY Cortland.

Why It Matters

The SUNY New Paltz swim teams' performances at The College of New Jersey Invitational demonstrate their competitiveness and potential for future success as they continue to improve and strive for higher rankings.

By the Numbers
  • Jack Samko: 11th place in the 200-yard fly
  • Jack Wirth: 6th place in the 200-yard backstroke
  • Steven Macaluso: 7th place in the 100-yard freestyle
  • Alex Gorzula: 10th place in the 200-yard breaststroke
  • Sierra DePry: 4th place in the 100-yard freestyle
  • Candela Sandoval: 4th place in the 200-yard fly
State of Play
  • The SUNY New Paltz swim teams finished fourth in team scoring at The College of New Jersey Invitational
  • The men's team finished seventh in the 400-yard freestyle relay
  • The women's team finished eighth in the 400-yard freestyle relay
What's Next

The SUNY New Paltz swim teams will have a home SUNYAC dual meet against SUNY Cortland in January.

Bottom Line

The SUNY New Paltz swim teams' fourth-place finishes at The College of New Jersey Invitational highlight their competitive performances and set the stage for future success.