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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...

Junior Emily Kopchick stands out both in the biochemistry lab (left) and in the swimming pool (right). She conducts research with biochemistry Department Head Gregory Caputo, and also has top times in the women's breaststroke sprint events. - Editor-in-Chief / Tara Lonsdorf (left) & photo courtesy of Rowan Athletics (right)

Standout swimmer-scientist Emily Kopchick represents Rowan in athletics, academics

Tara Lonsdorf December 4, 2019

Junior biochemistry major Emily Kopchick likes to talk about how the human body wasn't physiologically designed to swim - and that even so, it swims anyway. As the top-ranked breaststroker in the...

Rowan swimming and diving teams split meet with USMMA, Metropolitan Championships two weeks away

Joe Cicchino February 8, 2017

After falling short against La Salle University a week ago, the Rowan University women's swimming team bounced back and defeated United States Merchant Marine Academy, 193-105. With the win, the Profs...

Both Rowan swimming and diving teams add wins following busy weekend

Joe Cicchino November 16, 2016

It may be early in the season for the men's and women's swimming and diving teams at Rowan University, but the group found solace last weekend when they didn't have to get into the pool for a meet. "We...

-Photo courtesy of Sports Information

Coughlan earns NJAC Women’s Swimming Rookie of the Year award

Matt Mizanin April 6, 2016

Rowan women's swimming freshman Miranda Coughlan capped off a sensational rookie season by earning the New Jersey Athletic Conference Rookie of the Year award. The All-Conference teams were announced on...

Olivia Wojtowicz completed her final season with the women's swim team. -Photo courtesy of Sports Information

Season in Review: Women’s swimming

Matt Mizanin March 2, 2016

Expectations surrounding the Rowan women's swimming and diving team were low entering the season. The Profs, who were selected to finish fourth in the New Jersey Athletic Conference Preseason Coaches...

Women’s swimming brings campaign to a close with sixth-place finish at Metropolitan Championships

Matt Mizanin February 24, 2016

The Rowan women’s swimming and diving team capped off its season with a sixth-place finish at the Metropolitan Championships this past weekend at Rutgers-New Brunswick. Despite the team’s small roster,...

Julia DelNero competes during her junior season in 2014-15. -File Photo

DelNero gets last swim with Rowan in the Metropolitan Championships

Matt Mizanin February 16, 2016

Rowan senior swimmer Julia DelNero frequently gets asked whether or not she ever sleeps. For those curious, the answer is yes, she does, but not  much. With her intense workload, DelNero, a senior health...

Senior Julia DelNero (above) currently holds the best times on the team in the 500, 1,000 and 1,650 freestyles. Rowan will face 19 other programs, including NJAC opponents, at the three-day Metropolitan Championships beginning Friday, Feb. 19. -Photo courtesy of Sports Information

Women’s swimming likes chances at Metropolitan Championships

Matt Mizanin February 10, 2016

Positive energy radiates from the Rowan women's swimming and diving team, who head into their final week of preparation leading up to the Metropolitan Championships. Historically, the Profs have done...

In her first year, Coughlan a breakout star

In her first year, Coughlan a breakout star

Matt Mizanin February 7, 2016

It's something said by almost every standout athlete. Some variation of "not imagining reaching that much success." However, many don't prove to be top athletes in their conference, in their first...

Amanda Burke -Photo courtesy of Sports Information

Women’s swimming prepares for championship schedule

Matt Mizanin February 3, 2016

Everything that has happened to the Rowan women’s swimming and diving team this season has shaped and prepared them for the upcoming Metropolitan Championships. This season has been an enormous confidence...

Wojtowicz brings stellar career in the pool to a close

Wojtowicz brings stellar career in the pool to a close

Matt Mizanin January 27, 2016

Olivia Wojtowicz has become one of the premiere swimmers in the New Jersey Athletic Conference. The senior captain currently sits at the top of the conference with best times in the 200 (2:11.91) and...

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