2013-2014 Swimming & Diving News

  • Swimming & Diving Receives CSCAA/Nike Swim Spring 2014 Scholar All-America Team Award
    July 16, 2014
    BOSTON, MA - The Simmons College Women's Swimming & Diving Team was presented with the College Swimming Coaches Association of America/Nike Swim Spring 2014 Scholar All-America Team Award, it was recently announced by the CSCAA.
  • Stewart Named GNAC Swimming Rookie of the Year; Williams Coach of the Year
    March 18, 2014
    BOSTON, Mass. -- Simmons first year Shylee Stewart (Eastham, Mass.) was named Great Northeast Athletic Conference Swimming and Diving Rookie of the Year announced today by the conference. Head Coach Mindy Williams received GNAC Swimming Coach of the Year honors for the second straight year.
  • Williams Named NEISDA Women’s Swim Coach of the Year
    February 21, 2014
    BOSTON, Mass. -- Simmons Head Swimming Coach Mindy Williams was named New England Intercollegiate Swimming and Diving Association’s Women’s Swim Coach of the Year announced Sunday evening at the NEISDA Championships.
  • Swisher and Stewart Sweep GNAC Swimming Weekly Honors
    February 19, 2014
    BOSTON, Mass. -- After an impressive 3rd place team finish at the New England Intercollegiate Swimming and Diving Association (NEISDA) Championships this weekend, where the Sharks broke 11 school records, first year Miriam Swisher (Albuquerque, N.M.) and classmate Shylee Stewart (Eastham, Mass.) swept the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) weekly honors announced Tuesday by the conference.
  • Sharks Capture 3rd at NEISDA Championships; Win 800 Free Relay
    February 16, 2014
    KINGSTON, R.I. -- Simmons Swimming & Diving scored 908 points, capturing 3rd place out of 20 teams at the New England Intercollegiate Swimming and Diving Association (NEISDA) Championships Sunday evening at the University of Rhode Island.
  • Stewart Wins 100 Breast at NEISDA; Sharks 4th After Day Two
    February 15, 2014
    KINGSTON, R.I. -- After two days of competition, Simmons Swimming & Diving is ranked 4th at the New England Intercollegiate Swimming & Diving Association (NEISDA) Championships at the University of Rhode Island this weekend. Due to the impending snow storm, Saturday's finals were moved to the morning session.
  • Swimming & Diving Saturday Finals Moved to Morning
    February 15, 2014
    BOSTON, Mass. -- The evening session at the New England Intercollegiate Swimming & Diving Association Championships has been canceled due to the impending snow storm. This morning's session will be a timed finals event and will include the 800 Freestyle Relay.
  • Swimming & Diving NEISDA Championship Preview
    February 12, 2014
    BOSTON, Mass. -- For the first time in program history, Simmons Swimming & Diving will be traveling to the New England Intercollegiate Swimming and Diving Association (NEISDA) Championships this weekend with a full squad of 18 competitors. The Sharks, who won all nine dual meets against NEISDA opponents this season, will look to improve upon their 8th place finish in 2013.
  • Sharks Sweep Plymouth State, 179-98
    February 01, 2014
    PLYMOUTH, N.H. – Freshman Miriam Swisher (Albuquerque, N.M.) won two individual events and broke a 20-year-old pool record Saturday afternoon as Simmons College defeated Plymouth State University, 179-98, at the PSU Natatorium in the final women’s swimming and diving dual meet of the season for both teams.
  • Sharks Swim to 180-68 Win at WNE
    January 25, 2014
    BOSTON, Mass. -- Simmons Swimming & Diving swam to a 180-68 victory at Western New England University Saturday afternoon. Sharks first year Hannah Plourde (Westfield, Mass.) and senior Jen Collins (Trumbull, Conn.) each scored 18 individual points.
  • Sharks Victorious at Regis in Swimming & Diving
    January 17, 2014
    WESTON, Mass. -- Simmons Swimming & Diving defeated the Regis College Pride 145-50 Friday evening at the Regis Aquatics Center. Simmons was led by senior Jen Collins (Trumbull, Conn.) who added 18 individual points and junior Joleigh Ferro (Pittsfield, Mass.), who added 13.
  • Sharks Sweep GNAC Swimming Weekly Honors
    January 14, 2014
    BOSTON, Mass. -- Simmons first years Miriam Swisher (Albuquerque, N.M.) and Sarah Price (New York, N.Y.) were named named Great Northeast Athletic Conference Swimmer of the Week and Rookie of the Week, respectively, announced Tuesday by the conference.
  • Swimming & Diving Defeats UMass Dartmouth
    January 14, 2014
    BOSTON, Mass. -- Simmons Swimming and Diving defeated the visiting UMass Dartmouth Corsairs 155-81, Tuesday evening in the Sharks final home meet of the season. Before the meet began, the Sharks honored the team's five seniors, Rachel Lagasse (Hartford, Vt.), Jen Collins (Trumbull, Conn.), Amy Davis (Southbury, Conn.), Collen DuBois (Walpole, Mass.) and Rachael Mullen (Peabody, Mass.) for their dedication to Simmons Swimming and Diving.
  • Sharks Edged By Lyons in Swimming & Diving
    January 11, 2014
    BOSTON, Mass. -- Simmons Swimming & Diving fell to the visiting Mount Holyoke College Lyons 158-128 at the Holmes Sports Center Saturday afternoon.
  • Sharks Sweep GNAC Weekly Honors
    December 11, 2013
    BOSTON, Mass. -- Simmons senior Jen Collins (Trumbull, Conn.) and first year Miriam Swisher (Albuquerque, N.M.) were named GNAC Swimming & Diving Swimmer of the Week and Rookie of the Week, respectively, announced Tuesday by the Conference.
  • Sharks Crowned 2013 GNAC Swimming & Diving Champions
    December 08, 2013
    BOSTON, Mass. -- After two grueling days of competition, the Great Northeast Athletic Conference crowned its 2013 Women's Swimming and Diving Champions and Men's Invitational winner this evening at the Holmes Sports Center.
  • 2013 GNAC Women's Swimming & Diving Championship and Men's Invitational Underway
    December 07, 2013
    BOSTON, Mass. -- The 2013 Great Northeast Athletic Conference Women's Swimming and Diving Championship and Men's Invitational are underway as the Simmons Sharks lead the Women's field with 213 points, followed by the University of Saint Joseph with 71, Regis College with 53, Elms College with 42, Husson University with 38, and Saint Joseph's College of Maine posting 37 points to round out the teams through the first day of competition.
  • Sharks Top Babson, 181-111 to End Five-Year Drought
    December 03, 2013
    BABSON PARK, Mass. -- Fresh off Thanksgiving break, Simmons Swimming & Diving defeated the Babson College Beavers 181-111 Tuesday evening to end a five-year drought for the Sharks in the the meeting of the two teams.
  • Swimming & Diving Tripped Up by Wellesley
    November 16, 2013
    BOSTON, Mass. -- Simmons Swimming & Diving suffered their first loss of the 2013-2014 season as the visiting Wellesley College Blue swam to a 201-102 victory at the Holmes Sports Center Saturday afternoon.
  • Swimming & Diving Participates in Hour of Power
    November 12, 2013
    BOSTON, Mass. -- Simmons Swimming & Diving joined thousands of swimmers across the country in jumping into the pool in support of Carleton College's Ted Mullin 9th annual "Leave it in the Pool Hour of Power" Relay on Tuesday morning for the sixth straight year.
  • Swisher Named GNAC Swimmer of the Week
    November 11, 2013
    BOSTON, Mass. -- Simmons Swimming and Diving first year Miriam Swisher (Albuquerque, N.M.) was named Great Northeast Athletic Conference Swimmer of the Week announced Monday by the conference.
  • Sharks Sink Nor'easters, 195-80
    November 08, 2013
    BOSTON, Mass. -- Simmons Swimming & Diving defeated the University of New England Nor'easters 195-89 in non-conference action Friday night at the Holmes Sports Center. Simmons remains undefeated at 4-0 in dual meet competition.
  • Sharks Top Elms and Gordon in Swimming & Diving
    November 02, 2013
    WENHAM, Mass. -- Simmons Swimming & Diving defeated Elms College 190-70 and Gordon College 185-69 Saturday afternoon at the Bennett Center.
  • Swimming & Diving Sweeps GNAC Weekly Honors
    October 29, 2013
    BOSTON, Mass. -- Simmons Swimming & Diving swept the Great Northeast Athletic Conference weekly honors this week after a commanding 160.5-127.5 victory over the Westfield State University Owls Saturday afternoon.
  • Swimming & Diving Wins Season Opener Over Owls
    October 26, 2013
    BOSTON, Mass. -- Simmons Swimming & Diving defeated the Westfield State University Owls, 160.5 - 127.5 in the teams 2013-2014 season opener Saturday afternoon at the Holmes Sports Center.
  • 2013-2014 Swimming & Diving Season Preview
    October 24, 2013
    BOSTON, Mass. -- Simmons Swimming & Diving will kick off their 2013-2014 season on Saturday with the goal to remain undefeated in the Great Northeast Athletic Conference.
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