Bryant Dominates Providence College On Halloween Night

PROVIDENCE VS BRYANT

• October 31, 2025
• Smithfield, R.I.
• SCY (15 yards)
• Results

Courtesy: Bryant Athletics

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant University women’s swimming and diving team turned Halloween night into a showcase of dominance, defeating Providence College 219–81 at the Chace Athletic Center Pool.

Coach Lettie’s Comments on the Win:
“The full team showed up, men and women”, Coach Lettie said.

“The energy was unmatched, and having the marching band and dance team on deck made it an experience you just don’t see anywhere else. Nights like this remind us how special this program is — the pride, the grit, the unity. Our team raced for each other, and the result speaks for itself.”

The Bulldogs controlled the meet from the opening relay, sweeping first through third in several events and earning first-place finishes in nearly every race.

Bryant opened the night with a commanding win in the 400 medley relay, where Jacqui Fox, Jocie Niemczyk, Ruby Tonelli, and Marcella Figueroa set the tone early for what would become a lopsided meet.(3:55.69)

On the boards, Megan Beasley highlighted the Bulldogs’ diving efforts, sweeping both the one- and three-meter events. (290.45)

3-Meter Diving:

• 1st – Megan Beasley (289.05)
• 2nd – Molly Gordon (239.70)

In the pool, Niemczyk continued her standout form with victories in the 200 freestyle and 200 individual medley, while Tonelli dominated the butterfly events, winning both the 200 and 100. Clara Steen picked up another first-place finish in the 100 backstroke, and Kaitlyn Archambeault added wins in the 100 and 200 breaststroke events.
200 Freestyle:

• 1st – Jocie Niemczyk (1:57.17)
• 2nd – Martha Sell (1:57.62)
• 3rd – Jill Carline (1:57.95)

200 IM:

• 1st – Jocie Niemczyk (2:12.51)
• 2nd – Martha Sell (2:13.65)
• 3rd – Clara Steen (2:14.62)

200 Butterfly:

• 1st – Ruby Tonelli (2:02.41)
• 2nd – Amanda Witkus (2:06.09)

100 Butterfly:

• 1st – Ruby Tonelli (55.98)
• 2nd – Martha Sell (58.71)

Figueroa, Addison Abreu  and Sophia Doersch swept the 50 freestyle, and Abreu later led another 1-2-3 finish in the 100 freestyle, joined by Steen and Jill Carline.
50 Freestyle:

• 1st – Marcella Figueroa (24.95)
• 2nd – Addison Abreu (24.97)
• 3rd – Sophia Doersch (25.09)

100 Freestyle:

• 1st – Addison Abreu (54.52)
• 2nd – Clara Steen (54.60)
• 3rd – Jill Carline (54.63)

Makayla Pearce and Anna Jacckon finished first and second in the 1000 freestyle, adding to the Bulldogs’ series of wins.
1000 Freestyle:

• 1st – Makayla Pearce (10:31.95)
• 2nd – Anna Jackson (10:58.21)

Bryant closed the meet with a dominant performance in the 200 freestyle relay, where the Bulldogs placed first and second.

With the victory, Bryant improves to 4-0 in and continues to show its strength heading into November’s competition.

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant University men’s swimming and diving team delivered a commanding performance on Halloween, defeating Providence College 201–87 in front of a packed home crowd at the Chace Athletic Center Pool.

Coach Lettie’s Comments on the Win:
“The full team showed up, men and women”, Coach Lettie said.

“The energy was unmatched, and having the marching band and dance team on deck made it an experience you just don’t see anywhere else. Nights like this remind us how special this program is — the pride, the grit, the unity. Our team raced for each other, and the result speaks for itself.”

The Bulldogs wasted no time setting the tone, taking first place in the  400 medley relay behind the efforts of Zach Proulx, Aidan Trenery, Tim Andrews, and Arthur Newton.
Bryant’s diving unit dominated both boards, as Christopher Buonocore swept the one- and three-meter events, with teammate Lincoln Busa taking second in each to secure maximum points for the Bulldogs.
1-Meter Diving:

• 1st – Christopher Buonocore (278.90)
• 2nd – Lincoln Busa (190.10)

3-Meter Diving:

• 1st – Christopher Buonocore (351.30)
• 2nd – Lincoln Busa (180.10)

In the pool, Nick Andrews continued his strong form, earning wins in the 200 and 100 freestyle events, while Arthur Newton claimed first in the 100 backstroke and added runner-up points in the 100 free. James Misto added to the highlight reel with victories in the 50 freestyle and 100 butterfly, leading a Bulldog sweep in both races.
200 Freestyle:

• 1st – Nick Andrews (1:43.66)
• 2nd – Calix Hammett (1:44.93)

100 Backstroke:

• 1st – Arthur Newton (53.15)
• 2nd – Roman San Juan (53.61)

Jack Ferguson grabbed the win in the 100 breaststroke, and Nick Austin followed later with a first-place finish in the 200 breaststroke. Aidan Trenery and Tim Andrews placed second and third in the 200 butterfly, giving Bryant another clean sweep on the night.
Patrick Maldonado claimed first 1000 free with teammate Patrick O’Hagan coming in third.
1000 Freestyle:

• 1st – Patrick Maldonado (10:00.84)
• 3rd – Patrick O’Hagan (10:13.93)

Bryant capped its performance with a dominant showing in the 200 freestyle relay, taking first place.

The Bulldogs move to 2–2 on the season after another convincing victory and will continue nonconference action next weekend.

Courtesy: Providence Athletics

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Providence College swimming and diving programs competed against Bryant on Friday, Oct. 31 in Smithfield, R.I. The diving events were held at Brown University on Thursday, Oct. 30. The men’s team was defeated, 201-87, and the women lost, 219-81.

On the women’s side, Bella Lombard competed well in the backstroke. She finished first in the 200-yard event (2:07.90) and placed second in the 100-yard back. On the men’s side, Aidan Puk and Gabe Hawkins pulled out first place finishes in their respective events. Puk claimed first in the 200-yard butterfly (1:56.59), while Hawkins topped the field in the 200-yard IM (1:59.17).

Notable Finishes – Women’s Team
200-Yard Backstroke – Bella Lombard – 1^st (2:07.90)
100-Yard Backstroke – Bella Lombard – 2^nd (1:00.34)
100-Yard Breaststroke – Lauren Wagner – 2^nd (1:07.93)
200-Yard Breaststroke – Lauren Wagner – 2^nd (2:27.89)
1-Meter Diving – Myranda Parker – 2^nd (239.45 points)

Notable Finishes – Men’s Team
200-Yard Butterfly – Aidan Puk – 1^st (1:56.59)
200-Yard IM – Gabe Hawkins – 1^st (1:59.17)
1,000-Yard Freestyle – Aiden Daly – 2^nd (10:07.69)
200-Yard Breaststroke – Aidan Ochoa – 2^nd (2:13.68)

The Providence College women’s swimming and diving team returns to action on Wednesday, Nov. 5 against Rhode Island. The meet will be held at Taylor Natatorium in Providence, R.I. and will begin at 5:00 p.m. The men’s team will return to action on Saturday, Nov. 8 against Villanova at Taylor Natatorium in Providence, R.I. The competition is slated to begin at Noon.