The 30th-ranked UNC Pembroke swimming team clinched the conference title at the 2024 Conference Carolinas Championships with key performances from Mariel Mencia Martinez, Britta Schwengle, and Benedetta Pepe Pugliese. The Braves secured 776 points over four days, surpassing Emmanuel (727 points) and Barton (421 points).

By the Numbers
  • UNC Pembroke totaled 776 points to claim the conference title.
  • Benedetta Pepe Pugliese broke the Conference Carolinas Championship record in the 200-yard Breaststroke.
State of Play
  • Mariel Mencia Martinez, Britta Schwengle, and Benedetta Pepe Pugliese played crucial roles in leading UNC Pembroke to victory.
  • Schwengle set a record in the 1650-yard Freestyle, while Mencia Martinez and Pepe Pugliese also secured individual event titles.
  • Pepe Pugliese was honored as the Conference Carolinas Freshman of the Year.
  • Oscar Roverato received the league's Coach of the Year accolade for the second consecutive year.
Bottom Line

The 30th-ranked UNC Pembroke swimming team dominated the Conference Carolinas Championships, securing the title with stellar performances led by Mencia Martinez, Schwengle, and Pepe Pugliese, showcasing a blend of individual excellence and team success.