Pictured Above: Sophomore Ellie Eastwood (photo by Larry Levanti) 

New Rochelle, NY – The Wagner College swimming and diving team swept its competition at the Iona Quad for the third straight season, earning victories over the Gaels, St. Francis Brooklyn, and Sacred Heart to move to 4-0 on the season.
 
The Seahawks swam past Iona 141.00 – 90.00, earned a 164.00 – 79.00 victory over the Pioneers, and a 154.00 – 87.00 win over the Terriers.
 
Reigning Northeast Conference (NEC) Rookie of the Year Ellie Eastwood shined on the afternoon, picking up three victories, while setting a new meet record in the 200 Breast (2:23.96).
 
The sophomore also earned a victory in the 200 IM in 2:11.74, while combining with juniors Hande Kivanc and Megan Chiu as well as graduate student Dorian McMenemy for a win in the 400 Medley Relay (3:58.29)
 
Kivanc earned a first-place finish in the 200 Back in 2:08.20, while McMenemy touched second in the 50 Free in 24.79.
 
Freshman Frederikke Mertins continued her strong start to the season with two second-place results, finishing just behind Eastwood in both the 200 IM (2:12.25) and 200 Breast (2:24.25) while also staying under the previous meet record in the event.
 
Fellow first year Seahawk Raquel Reyes finished second in the 1000 Free (10:42.85) and 200 Fly (2:10.47). The 400 Free Relay, consisting of sophomore Judith Desforges, freshman Hannah Muro, sophomore Mary Tsianaka, and McMenemy finished second in 3:39.52 to round out the afternoon.
 
Next up, the Seahawks will travel to Central Connecticut and compete in the CCSU Invite against the Blue Devils as well as Bryant on November 1-2.