Marist opened Metro Conference competition with a split against Rider: the women won decisively, while the men narrowly lost. Several Red Foxes claimed individual victories, and both squads return home to face Fairfield on Oct. 31.

By the Numbers
  • Women: Marist 198, Rider 102.
  • Men: Rider 159, Marist 135.
  • Combined score: Marist 333, Rider 261.
State of Play
  • The women’s team won both the 200-yard medley relay and 400-yard freestyle relay.
  • Marist men earned event wins from Tyler Dropic in the 200-yard butterfly and Dylan Magda in the 200-yard breaststroke.
What’s Next

Marist returns to Poughkeepsie for its home opener against Fairfield on Oct. 31.

Bottom Line

The women set the tone with a dominant conference-opening win; the men showed promise but came up short. Both teams now turn to Fairfield with momentum from strong individual and relay performances.