Hampton, VA – The Montclair State University Men's Swimming & Diving team broke three school records during the second day of the 2026 New Jersey Athletic Conference Championships on Friday. 

The Red Hawks sit seventh among the field with 196.5 points.

STANDINGS

1. TCNJ - 613 Points
2. Salisbury - 428 Points
3. Merchant Marine - 375 Points
4. Rowan  - 298 Points
5. Mary Washington - 262 Points
6. Roger Williams - 206.5 Points
7. Montclair State - 196.5 Points
8. Ramapo - 134 Points
9. William Paterson  - 80 Points

HOW IT HAPPENED

• The 400 medley relay team of ANDREW PEARCE, Matthew Dettlinger, PETER JARZAB, and BOBBY FREECE notched a new school record in the event with a time of 3:22.86, placing sixth among the field. Pearce broke the school record in the 100 back during the event, clocking in at 51.44.
• VINCENT TERZO broke the school record in the 500 free for the Red Hawks, notching a time of 4:37.18 in the consolation finals to rank ninth overall. MASON WOODS clocked in at 4:49.45 in the event.
• In the 200 IM, MICHAEL SALVATORI recorded a mark of 1:53.58, placing 11th overall and slotting in the consolation finals.
• Montclair placed three in the 50 free during the night session, with Jarzab (21.54) slotting into the consolation finals, with Freece (21.38) and ADRIAN GONZALEZ (22.04) participating in the bonus finals.

FROM THE POOL

"We had a very solid evening so we hope the momentum continues tomorrow. Proud of Rourke and Audrey tonight and am happy for Andrew and Vinny; their records are well deserved." - Head Coach Brian McLaughlin

UP NEXT

The Red Hawks will continue their stay in Hampton with day three of the NJAC Championships. The preliminary meet is scheduled for 9:30 AM, with the finals session slated for 5:30 PM.