The Iona Swimming and Diving Team completed the second day of the MAAC Championship, with the men in fifth place and the women in eighth out of ten teams, in a close scoring competition.

By the Numbers
  • Marist leads the men's standings with 241 points, followed by Niagara (195.5), Fairfield (189.5), Rider (185), and Iona (159).
  • Niagara leads the women's standings with 251 points, followed by Fairfield (239), Marist (209), Canisius (140), and Mount Saint Mary (131.5).
State of Play
  • Senior Michael Faughnan won the gold medal in the 500-yard Freestyle, leading wire to wire and setting a new school record.
  • The 200-Freestyle Relay Team, led by Faughnan, also achieved a new school record and a National Invitational Championship Qualifying time.
  • Sophomore Robert Heim posted a career-best effort in the 500-yard Free, finishing eleventh, and Junior Matthew Woyksnar finished thirteenth.
What's Next

The meet will resume with various events on Friday, followed by the 400-Medley Relay in the evening. The meet is broadcast on ESPN+.

Bottom Line

The Iona Swimming and Diving Team put up a competitive performance in the MAAC Championship, with notable achievements and a focus on upcoming events.