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Veronica Alferez setting up to dive into the pool. Alferez has been a key part of Rowan women's swim since 2017. Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022. - Staff Photographer / Ashley Craven

Veronica Alferez’ Career as a Part of Rowan Women’s Swim Team

Alexandria Pontano February 2, 2022

Current graduate student Veronica Alferez has been a part of the Rowan women's swimming and diving team since 2017, making her the longest-active member on the squad this season. Hailing from Elmwood...

Both Rowan and TCNJ swimmers diving in at the beginning of a race. Rowan would defeat TCNJ on Saturday to win the NJAC Championship. Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022. - Multimedia Editor / Lee Kotzen

Rowan Women’s Swimming & Diving Record Multiple Season’s Best as They Capture the NJAC Championship

Alexandria Pontano January 26, 2022

On Saturday, Jan. 22, Rowan women's swimming and diving took on The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) in Glassboro for the New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) Championship. In one of the most important meets...

Rowan's Jordan McChesney diving into the pool at the start of an event. McChesney competed in all three days at the WPI Gompei Invitational this past weekend where Rowan finished third. - Photo / Rowan Athletics

Rowan Women’s Swimming Finishes Third at the WPI Gompei Invitational

Alexandria Pontano December 8, 2021

Over the weekend, Rowan women's swimming traveled to Worcester, Mass. to take part in the Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) Gompei Invitational. The meet spanned over three days, from Dec. 3-5. While...

Rowan's Veronica Alferez during a meet earlier in her career. Alferez won all three races she raced in during the York meet last Saturday.  - Photo / Rowan Athletics

Rowan Women’s Swimming Starts They’re Season Strong as They Head Into Their First NJAC Meet

Alexandria Pontano October 27, 2021

Rowan women's swimming beat York College Saturday, Oct. 23, in their first meet of the season and are now looking towards a three-meet-streak of New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) competition, starting...

Veronica Alferez swimming at a meet during her time at Rowan. Alferez is currently a senior and will not be able to compete in her final season due to winter sports being canceled. - Photo / Rowan Athletics

Women’s Swimming Captain Veronica Alferez Reflects on Losing her Final Season

Kara Guno February 17, 2021

As a result of Rowan University not participating in the winter athletics season, many teams, both winter and fall were affected by this news.  One team in particular that has been impacted by...

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...

The Rowan women's swimming and diving team prepare for the WPI Gompei Invitational this upcoming weekend. Multimedia Editor/Miguel Martinez

Women’s swimming and diving head to WPI Gompei Invitational with some on the brink of NCAA qualification

Conlan Farrell November 27, 2018

Led by a healthy mix of classes, the Rowan women’s swimming and diving team has made a splash so far this season, getting off to their best start since they went 5-1 in their first six meets in 2014. Now,...

Junior Gabby Gligor during a race earlier this season. Gligor has set three personal records this season in the 50 backstroke 50 freestyle and 100 freestyle. Photo courtesy of Sports Information

Women’s swimming looks to continue success with veterans and underclassmen at WPI Gompei Invitational

Jaiden Campana November 29, 2017

While most had the chance to keep the Thanksgiving food hangover lingering around for a little bit longer, the Rowan women’s swimming and diving team hit the pool for practice. This upcoming weekend...

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