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Abigail Brous starts backstroke in an event this season. Brous is the lone women's swimmer to qualify for NCAAs. - Photo / Rowan Athletics

Swimmer Abigail Brous qualifies for NCAAs

Felix Veletanga March 11, 2020

For the second time in her collegiate career, Junior Abigail Brous will participate in the Division III NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships (NCAAs) held at the Greensboro Aquatic Center in Greensboro,...

Rowan women's swimming gets ready to swim backstroke against USMMA. Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020. Multimedia Editor / Dyone Payne.

Women’s swim and dive wins at METs, Blaschke named Coach of the Meet

Felix Veletanga February 26, 2020

The women's swimming and diving team are Metropolitan Conference (METs) Champions for the third year in a row after edging out fifteen other schools in the weekend’s meet hosted by Rutgers University...

Rowan and USMMA swimmers prepare for the 100 backstroke. Abigail Brous took first in the race and Rowan won the meet 238-62. Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020. Multimedia Editor / Dyone Payne.

Women’s swimming hopes to meet their coach’s expectations at METs

Felix Veletanga February 19, 2020

Before the beginning of her first season, head coach Elise Blaschke was asked about the team’s expectations for this season. Without delivering any promises, Blaschke mentioned defending their New...

The Rowan swimmers were presented with flowers on Senior Night against USMMA. Feb. 1, 2020. Dyone Payne/ Multimedia Editor.

Women’s swim and dive grabs convincing win on Senior Day to end the regular season

Felix Veletanga February 5, 2020

It is always emotional when student-athletes share a moment on “Senior Day” with friends, family and loved ones.  And with added significance, the team capped off the regular season by beating...

Rowan's Jordan McChesney swimming freestyle in a meet. She is currently one of the three captains for the Profs this season. Photo/ Rowan Athletics.

Women’s swimming wins fourth straight NJAC title, but they’re not done yet

Felix Veletanga January 29, 2020

For a fourth straight season, the Rowan women’s swimming and diving program proved to be the powerhouse of the New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC).   Emerging as the pre-season favorites...

Carlee Timmins swims in an event last season. Photo/ Rowan Athletics.

Q&A with swimmer Carlee Timmins and coach Elise Blaschke

Felix Veletanga December 4, 2019

This week, I attempted something new and unique.  Instead of the traditional, dull sports story summarizing a team’s performance or the game’s takeaways over the weekend, I elected to add...

Before an event during a meet earlier this season. Photo/ Harlan Drakes.

Women’s swimming routs Ramapo, rests until WPI Gompei Invitationals

Felix Veletanga November 20, 2019

Rowan University women’s swimming team claimed their fourth consecutive victory against their conference opponent, Ramapo College, with a 207-55 victory, securing sole possession as leaders of the New...

The women's swim team before an event earlier this year. Photo/ Harlan Drakes.

Women’s swimming displays dominance in back-to-back-to-back days

Felix Veletanga November 13, 2019

The women's swimming and diving team claimed three victories in three days against Kean University, Montclair State University and William Paterson University, earning Head Coach Elise Blaschke's first...

The beginning of an event during the meet against NYU. Photo/ Multimedia Editor Christian Browne.

Women’s swimming drops home opener

Felix Veletanga October 30, 2019

The Rowan Men’s and Women’s swimming and diving team lost their season opener versus New York University, however, there are many upsides and positives to learn from this tough squad.  Although...

Carlee Timmins swims freestyle in a meet last year. Photo/ Rowan Athletics.

Women’s swimming with “new” coach is ready to repeat as NJAC champs

Felix Veletanga October 23, 2019

In a season with so much buzz, excitement and high expectations led by a young new first-year head coach, the Prof’s women’s swim program is a program other NJAC teams should take notice of, including...

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