Hampton, VA – Montclair State University Women's Swimming & Diving seniors MARIANNE TASSINARI and ROURKE PERALTA spotlighted the day with two top-five finishes on day three of the NJAC Championships on Saturday.

STANDINGS

1. Salisbury: 1,093 points
2. Mary Washington: 676.5 Points
3. Rowan: 636 Points
4. Kean: 617 Points
5. Montclair State: 539 Points
6. TCNJ: 456 Points
7. Merchant Marine: 335.5 Points
8. Roger Williams: 368 Points
9. Ramapo: 231 Points
10. William Paterson: 158 Points

 
HOW IT HAPPENED

• The meet kicked off with the 200 free relay. The Red Hawks entered Peralta, TESSA DEVONE, MADDY WISHNOW, and MADELINE ROGERS, who were just outside of medal contention with a fourth-place finish of 1:36.54.
• Tassinari was joined by ABBY PANZARELLA in the 400 IM championship. Tassinari nabbed fourth with a time of 4:35.38, with Panzarella finishing sixth with a time of 4:41.54.
• Peralta earned her spot in the championship final in the 100 fly, where she clocked a 58.01 to place fifth. Rogers won the consolation finals with a time of 57.95 for ninth place overall. Wishnow swam in the bonus finals and placed 23^rd with a finish of 1:00.99.
• In the 200 free, the Red Hawks saw three swimmers compete in the bonus finals. AMELIA FANNING led when she placed 18^th (1:59.72). She was followed by DEVYN FORD (2:01.27), who nabbed 19^th, and LILY CONLON, who took 23^rd (2:02.60).
• The 100 breast was headlined by SADIE CRISPELL, who placed 12^th in the consolation final with a finish of 1:09.42. Three more Red Hawks competed in the bonus finals, with RACHEL YUSHAN finishing 19^th (1:12.51), ANA VENLA SAGUILLO LEPPANEN notching 20^th (1:12.71), and PENELOPE CURRAN placing 21^st (1:13.02).
• The evening was wrapped up with the 100 back. Panzarella had the highest placement when she clocked a 59.41 for 10^th place. Devone competed in the bonus finals and notched 22^nd with a time of 1:02.03.

FROM THE POOL

"ABBY PANZARELLA was incredibly tough tonight, and MARIANNE TASSINARI showed some grit when she wasn't feeling her best today. I am happy that we got some great swims tonight because it certainly gives us confidence as we wrap up tomorrow." Head Coach Brian McLaughlin

UP NEXT

The NJAC Championships wrap up on Sunday, February 15. The preliminary meet is slated for 9:30 a.m., with the final session set for 5:00 p.m.