Staten Island, NY – The Montclair State University Swimming & Diving team opened up its 2025-26 season at the College of Staten Island and placed second in the invite. They earned 112 points, which placed them behind Kean (196) but in front of the host Dolphins (100) and Ramapo (49).

How It Happened

• The Red Hawks started with a runner-up finish in the 200-freestyle relay (1:41.54). The quartet consisted of ROURKE PERALTA, MADDY WISHNOW, TESSA DEVONE, and MADELINE ROGERS
• Distance strength came from AMELIA FANNING, who finished third in the 1000 free with a time of 11:37.42.
• Devone placed second in the 100 back (1:02.31), and Peralta sprinted to third in the 50 free (24.66). Peralta also earned a third-place finish in the 100 free (54.57)
• MARIANNE TASSINARI secured third in the 200 IM with a time of 2:18.18. She also returned to the pool for another top-three finish when she placed third in the 200 back with a time of 2:18.39.
• Both medley relays saw a top-three finish. The 400 medley relay of Devone, SADIE CRISPELL, Rogers, and Peralta placed third (4:13.52), and the 200 medley relay, consisting of ABBY PANZARELLA, Crispell, Rogers, and Wishnow, finished third (1:55.20).
• Individually, Crispell touched the wall third in the 100 breast with a time of 1:11.80.

From the Pool

• "I am very happy with how today went. Swimming two sessions (am and pm) is a first for this program and will make us ready for the season. This format was an incredibly demanding test for our swimmers, and I am proud of them. We are looking forward to Rowan in two weeks". Head Coach Brian McLaughlin.

Up Next

• Montclair hosts its first dual meet of the season against Rowan on Friday, October 17. The meet is set for 5:00 p.m.