Women's Swimming and Diving https://westfieldstateowls.com en-us Owls Secure 20th Smith Cup as MASCAC’s All-Time Winningest Institution https://westfieldstateowls.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260512n645m0 Westfield State Athletics soar to a sixth consecutive Smith Cup trophy and have now won the most Smith Cups in MASCAC history. Tue, 12 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://westfieldstateowls.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260512n645m0 Owls Athletics Induct 35 Student-Athletes into Chi Alpha Sigma Honors Society https://westfieldstateowls.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260406oawips Chi Alpha Sigma recognizes undergraduate college student-athletes who participate in a sport at the varsity intercollegiate level, achieve junior academic standing or higher after their fifth full time semester, and earn a 3.5 or higher cumulative grade point average. Mon, 06 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://westfieldstateowls.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260406oawips Seven Swimmers Named to LEC All Academic Team https://westfieldstateowls.com/sports/wswim/2025-26/releases/20260403lfec9c A total of 82 swimmers across the league’s 11 teams were recognized. Fri, 03 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://westfieldstateowls.com/sports/wswim/2025-26/releases/20260403lfec9c Donatio, Zeppa Earn Silver Medals as Owls Sixth at LEC Championship Meet https://westfieldstateowls.com/sports/wswim/2025-26/releases/20260215xvu3la Zeppa set the school record in the 100 freestyle in the meet's final event Sun, 15 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://westfieldstateowls.com/sports/wswim/2025-26/releases/20260215xvu3la Sutherland Drops School-Record in 50 Fly; Owls Movin' on Up at LEC Championships https://westfieldstateowls.com/sports/wswim/2025-26/releases/20260215b2werb Westfield Moves Up To Fifth in the Team Standings Sat, 14 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://westfieldstateowls.com/sports/wswim/2025-26/releases/20260215b2werb Owls Go 1-2 in 50 Free; Zeppa Sets School Record Time https://westfieldstateowls.com/sports/wswim/2025-26/releases/20260213z7zsvg Zeppa’s performance set a school record of 24.93 seconds Fri, 13 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://westfieldstateowls.com/sports/wswim/2025-26/releases/20260213z7zsvg 23 Named to LEC Academic Honor Roll https://westfieldstateowls.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260130i2gk5a Westfield State University women’s golf and women’s swimming and diving teams were well represented Fri, 30 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://westfieldstateowls.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260130i2gk5a Owl Swimmers Top Elms; Zeppa Sets Pool Record https://westfieldstateowls.com/sports/wswim/2025-26/releases/20260128aji12m Zeppa’s time of 28.25 seconds set a pool record, according to Owls head coach Matt Nodell. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://westfieldstateowls.com/sports/wswim/2025-26/releases/20260128aji12m Owls Celebrate Senior Day, Win 3 Events at WNE https://westfieldstateowls.com/sports/wswim/2025-26/releases/20260124sy35j4 Westfield State University women’s swimming and diving celebrated an impromptu senior day in an unusual way, honoring seniors Olivia Harkins (Woburn, Mass.) and Vivian Vanderpool (Elgin, Okla.) during today meet at the Caprio Alumni Healthful Living Center at Western New England University on Saturday. Sat, 24 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://westfieldstateowls.com/sports/wswim/2025-26/releases/20260124sy35j4 Changes to Swim Schedule, Senior Day https://westfieldstateowls.com/sports/wswim/2025-26/releases/20260123i8whg2 Owls to compete at WNE on Saturday, Jan. 24 Fri, 23 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://westfieldstateowls.com/sports/wswim/2025-26/releases/20260123i8whg2 Swimming and Diving Fourth at Wellesley Invitational https://westfieldstateowls.com/sports/wswim/2025-26/releases/20260118to5uwc Isabella Zeppa's Fifth in the 100 Backstroke Highlights Performances Sun, 18 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://westfieldstateowls.com/sports/wswim/2025-26/releases/20260118to5uwc Zeppa Recognized by LEC https://westfieldstateowls.com/sports/wswim/2025-26/releases/20251208tfpr1c Zeppa won a pair of individual events and was part of the Owls winning 400-yard freestyle relay team on Saturday Mon, 08 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://westfieldstateowls.com/sports/wswim/2025-26/releases/20251208tfpr1c Owls Win Bridgewater Invitational https://westfieldstateowls.com/sports/wswim/2025-26/releases/20251206vpkn3o Autumn Sutherland Broke the School Record in the 50 Butterfly Sat, 06 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://westfieldstateowls.com/sports/wswim/2025-26/releases/20251206vpkn3o 200 Free Relay Shines as Owls Drop Pair https://westfieldstateowls.com/sports/wswim/2025-26/releases/20251116qii0mi Sat, 15 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://westfieldstateowls.com/sports/wswim/2025-26/releases/20251116qii0mi Swim Splits With WNE, Gordon https://westfieldstateowls.com/sports/wswim/2025-26/releases/20251108us2g66 First-year student Isabella Zeppa won a pair of events for Westfield State Sat, 08 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://westfieldstateowls.com/sports/wswim/2025-26/releases/20251108us2g66 Zeppa Receives LEC Rookie Swimmer of the Week https://westfieldstateowls.com/sports/wswim/2025-26/releases/20251103n2lxn4 Zeppa was 84/100ths off the school record in the 50-freestyle as part of her impressive effort this past Sunday. Mon, 03 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://westfieldstateowls.com/sports/wswim/2025-26/releases/20251103n2lxn4 Owls Swim Past Sharks, 145-125 https://westfieldstateowls.com/sports/wswim/2025-26/releases/20251102w738j6 Zeppa’s 50 freestyle time was just 84/100ths off of the school record. Sun, 02 Nov 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://westfieldstateowls.com/sports/wswim/2025-26/releases/20251102w738j6 Owls Triumphant in 11 Events at Albertus Magnus https://westfieldstateowls.com/sports/wswim/2025-26/releases/20251025vb4rqe The Owls won 11 events on a productive afternoon with Chloe Chofay winning the 50 breaststroke and the 100 IM. Sat, 25 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://westfieldstateowls.com/sports/wswim/2025-26/releases/20251025vb4rqe Westfield's Zeppa Wins Two Events at Union https://westfieldstateowls.com/sports/wswim/2025-26/releases/20251018ranihc The Owls fell to host Union, 179-81, and dropped a narrow decision to Roberts Wesleyan College by a 149-136 score. Sat, 18 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://westfieldstateowls.com/sports/wswim/2025-26/releases/20251018ranihc Owl Swimmers Strong at USJ Pentathlon https://westfieldstateowls.com/sports/wswim/2025-26/releases/20251017w2g265 Isabella Zeppa was the top finisher for Westfield State with a combined time of 3:10.27. Fri, 17 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://westfieldstateowls.com/sports/wswim/2025-26/releases/20251017w2g265 Swimming Opens Season With Win at RIC https://westfieldstateowls.com/sports/wswim/2025-26/releases/20251011syflvk Eight different Owls swimmers won an event, with Jackie Roccabruna and Olivia Harkins winning two races each Sat, 11 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://westfieldstateowls.com/sports/wswim/2025-26/releases/20251011syflvk Coach Nodell to Host Nike Swim Clinic on August 24 https://westfieldstateowls.com/sports/wswim/2024-25/releases/20250717fqr575 Westfield State head swimming and diving coach Matthew Nodell will be hosting the Nike Swim Clinic on Sunday, August 24 at the Westfield Boys and Girls Club. Thu, 17 Jul 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://westfieldstateowls.com/sports/wswim/2024-25/releases/20250717fqr575 Owls Swimming and Diving Named to CSCAA Scholar All-America Team https://westfieldstateowls.com/sports/wswim/2024-25/releases/20250708ghkiy2 Given to swimming and diving programs which achieve a team grade point average of 3.00 or higher during the spring semester. Tue, 08 Jul 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://westfieldstateowls.com/sports/wswim/2024-25/releases/20250708ghkiy2 Perched at the Top! Owls Win Fifth Consecutive Smith Cup https://westfieldstateowls.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250521j9hko0 Awarded to top MASCAC institution for best collective sport performance over the course of the year. Wed, 21 May 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://westfieldstateowls.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250521j9hko0 Four Named to CSC All-Academic Team for Swimming and Diving https://westfieldstateowls.com/sports/wswim/2024-25/releases/20250411lm3yfl Westfield State’s Alexa Richter (Westfield, Mass.), Olivia Harkins (Woburn, Mass.), Molly Finnegan (Westport, Mass.), and Kara Banagan (Niskayuna, N.Y.) were the four Owls to represent Westfield State in the CSC All-District team. Fri, 11 Apr 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://westfieldstateowls.com/sports/wswim/2024-25/releases/20250411lm3yfl Give A Hoot! Westfield State's Day of Giving is Underway! https://westfieldstateowls.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250325k8vpq7 Every gift counts, regardless of size – so Give a Hoot and make your gift today! Tue, 25 Mar 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://westfieldstateowls.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250325k8vpq7 Westfield State Athletics Maintains Lead in 2024-25 Smith Cup Standings https://westfieldstateowls.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250320kd8u0p After the conclusion of the winter sports season, Westfield State University Athletics continues to hold the top spot in the 2024-25 Howard C. Smith Cup standings, awarded annually to the institution with the best overall athletics program in the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference. Thu, 20 Mar 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://westfieldstateowls.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250320kd8u0p Westfield Swim and Dive Places 8 on All-Academic Team https://westfieldstateowls.com/sports/wswim/2024-25/releases/20250312kikxf3 The Westfield State women’s swimming and diving team have been represented as eight Owls have been honored on the Little East Conference All-Academics team for the winter 2024-25 season. Wed, 12 Mar 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://westfieldstateowls.com/sports/wswim/2024-25/releases/20250312kikxf3 Another School Record Falls at LEC Championships; Owls Place Eighth https://westfieldstateowls.com/sports/wswim/2024-25/releases/20250216wrntnb Alexa Richter placed second in the 100 individual medley in 1:02.64, 0.14 seconds faster than Tobey Cronnell’s record time set March 1, 1992. Sun, 16 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://westfieldstateowls.com/sports/wswim/2024-25/releases/20250216wrntnb Richter Sets School Record in 50 Butterfly at LEC Championship Meet https://westfieldstateowls.com/sports/wswim/2024-25/releases/202502167c2h3n Richter swam 28.31 in the 50 butterfly final, placing fourth at the meet, but trimming .35 off of the record mark set by Owls’ hall of famer Vanessa Morton in 2004. Sun, 16 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://westfieldstateowls.com/sports/wswim/2024-25/releases/202502167c2h3n