The Niagara Purple Eagles Swimming team achieved a historic performance at the CSCAA National Invitational Championship in Ocala, Florida, finishing 21st for men with 152.5 points and 34th for women with 93 points, scoring the most points in program history. Key highlights include Alaina Pitton breaking her own MAAC Conference Record in the 200 Breast with a time of 2:12.43, and Jordan Grab setting a new program record in the 1000 Free at 9:24.44, securing an 8th place. The women had the highest team finish among MAAC schools, surpassing four others, while the men placed just behind Iona. Kentucky and Queens (NC) emerged as the overall champions for the meet.

By the Numbers
  • Niagara men scored 152.5 points, placing 21st; women scored 93 points, placing 34th.
  • Two program records were set: Alaina Pitton in the 200 Breast (2:12.43) and Jordan Grab in the 1000 Free (9:24.44).
  • Five new All-Time Top 10 swims were added to the program records.
State of Play
  • Men's team finished right behind Iona (20th) and ahead of Mount St. Mary鈥檚 (24th) and Marist (25th).
  • Women's team achieved the highest ranking among MAAC colleges, placing ahead of Sacred Heart, Iona, Marist, and Mount St. Mary鈥檚.
  • Kentucky won the meet with 553 points; Queens (NC) men topped their category with 818.5 points.
What's Next

The Purple Eagles will look to build on this momentum in their upcoming season by focusing on continued record-breaking performances and team cohesion. Recruitment efforts may intensify to strengthen their relays and individual events for future competitions.

Bottom Line

The Niagara swimming program demonstrated significant improvement and potential for growth with record-setting performances. This success not only boosts team morale but positions them favorably for next season's competitions, highlighting the importance of continuous development and strategic training.