The American University swim & dive team will celebrate its 12 senior athletes during the upcoming Senior Day meet against Mount St. Mary’s. The recognition ceremony is scheduled for Friday at 3:50 p.m. at the pool deck, followed by competition starting at 4 p.m. This event marks the seniors’ final home meet before the Patriot League Championships.
The meet will be livestreamed on YouTube, allowing supporters to watch key events including 3-meter diving, various freestyle and medley relays, and individual races like the 100 butterfly and 200 individual medley. The sequence also features diving from the 1-meter board and concludes with the 200 freestyle relay.
This Senior Day offers an important competitive tune-up for the team, which has just two more meets left in the season before league championships. The meet also honors a group of seniors who have contributed significantly to the program both athletically and academically throughout their tenure.
In the previous encounter with Mount St. Mary’s at Emmitsburg, American University’s women’s team clinched the dual meet victory. They won eight out of twelve events, showing strong performances led by rising junior Kate Williams, who captured the 200 and 400 freestyle titles. Senior Isabel McGovern and Dylan Moulton contributed key relay and individual wins, with McGovern excelling in the 50 butterfly. Sophomore diver Peyton Thurman won the 1-meter event with a notable score of 221.70.
The 2025-26 season has seen several highlights for the Eagles. The women’s team secured multiple dual meet victories over UMBC, Catholic, Howard, and Lafayette, while the men’s team triumphed against Catholic and Lafayette. At the George Mason Patriot Invitational, senior Isabel McGovern won the women’s 100 and 200 fly. Sophomore Piper Crosby set a school record in the 100 backstroke with a time of 53.50 seconds, ranking second in the Patriot League. The women’s 800 freestyle relay team set a new school record with a time of 7:33.45.
Key individual performances include sophomore Marin Priddy’s pool record in the 100 breaststroke (1:04.51), as well as her multiple wins in quad meets. Freshman diver Alex Way posted top program scores on both 1-meter (274.50) and 3-meter (279.40) boards, now sitting among the best in program history.
The twelve seniors honored on Senior Day are recognized not only for their athletic achievements but also for their academic excellence. Highlights from a few of these athletes include:
1. Daniel Coughlin – Butterfly specialist with top 16 relay performances and a strong academic record as a biology major.
2. Maggie Fanning – Holds top 12 all-time ranks on both 1-meter and 3-meter diving boards; psychology major with consistent academic honors.
3. Isabel McGovern – Multiple-time individual winner and school record holder, appearing 22 times in top 16 program lists; psychology major.
4. Dylan Moulton – Holds nine top 16 times including relay school records; neuroscience major with ongoing academic recognition.
5. Peyton Thurman – Ranks fifth and sixth all-time in 3-meter and 1-meter diving, respectively; public relations major with Patriot League Academic Honor Roll distinction.
Other seniors include Colin Jue, Gabby Kaczorowski, Veronica Lester, Madan Morris, Grace Netz, Kai O’Malley, and Natalie Webb, each contributing uniquely in their events and studies ranging from neuroscience to business administration. Several have been repeatedly named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll and have set individual or relay program records.
Parking for the event follows standard hourly garage rates at the Katzen Arts Center and School of International Service garages from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Fans attending in person can expect a competitive meet environment complemented by the celebratory atmosphere of honoring senior student-athletes.
This Senior Day meet encapsulates both a celebration of the current seniors’ accomplishments and a critical opportunity for American University’s swim & dive teams to continue building momentum ahead of the Patriot League Championships. The combined focus on athletic excellence and academic achievement reflects the well-rounded commitment of the Eagle student-athletes.
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