WPI opened its 2026-27 women’s swimming and diving season with a split against Ithaca and Springfield, beating Springfield but falling to Ithaca. Allie Marvell won the 1,000-yard freestyle, and Sarah Kang captured the 100-yard butterfly. The win over Springfield was interim head coach Mark Wild’s first career victory.

By the Numbers
  • WPI 185.5, Springfield 107.5
  • Ithaca 209, WPI 85
  • Marvell won the 1,000 freestyle in 11:11.20.
  • Kang won the 100 butterfly in 59.31.
What’s Next

WPI hosts Babson, Brandeis, Coast Guard and Smith on Friday, Oct. 30, at 5:30 p.m.

Bottom Line

Marvell and Kang delivered WPI’s event wins, while a slate of runner-up finishes helped the Engineers start the season with a victory over Springfield despite a loss to Ithaca.