Smith College's swimming and diving team achieved its best finish since 2008, securing sixth place at the NEWMAC Championship with 492 points. MIT continued its dominance by winning the championship for the 15th consecutive time with 1,632.5 points. Numerous personal bests were set by Smith athletes, including a broken school record. Notable performances included Katherine Welsh's sixth place on the 3-meter board and multiple top-10 finishes across various events from team members.

By the Numbers
  • Smith finished sixth with 492 points, its highest placing since 2008.
  • MIT won with 1,632.5 points, followed by Coast Guard (750) and Wellesley College (651.5).
State of Play
  • Katherine Welsh placed sixth on the 3-meter board with a score of 410.80.
  • Smith's 400 relay team finished in sixth place with a time of 3:37.56.
What's Next

Katherine Welsh and Miranda Strunk are set to compete at NCAA Diving Regionals on February 27-28 at Connecticut College, aiming for further success in their diving careers.

Bottom Line

The Bears' sixth-place finish marks a significant achievement for the program, reflecting strong team leadership and performance, with a commitment to continual improvement heading into next season.