Fairfield Sweeps Providence With 21 Individual Wins, Perfect Relay Record

Providence vs Fairfield

• October 18, 2025
• Providence, R.I.
• SCM (25 meters)
• Results

Courtesy: Fairfield Athletics

The Fairfield University men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams swept their respective dual meet this afternoon against Providence College. The men’s team picked up a 208-91 win while the women’s program collected a 183-117 victory on the road.

Natasha De Pree won three individual events and was part of the winning 200 free relay along with Ayva Christie, Rylie Bauman, and Allie Bashor (1:50.34). De Pree secured the best time in the 200 free (2:08.41), the 100 free (59.74), and 400 free (4:30.85).

Olivia Glaser secured a pair of victories during the afternoon, touching the wall first in the 200 fly (1:26.96) and the 400 IM (5:09.62). Tone Sandsjo also picked up a pair of wins in the 100 breast (1:12.10) and the 200 breast (2:42.52). On the men’s side, Aidan Schnapf was a multiple winner during the meet, winning the 800 free (8:49.08) and the 200 back (2:09.36). Andrew Cataldo won both of his 1-meter events, posting 209.03 points in his first 1-meter event and following with 229.53 points in the second 1-meter event.

With the help of De Pree, Glaser, and Schnapf, the Fairfield University men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams won 21 of the individual events as well as both relay events.

Both teams swept one event with the women taking all three spots on the podium for the 50 free and the men garnering the three best times in the 400 IM. Ryle Bauman (27.59), Isla Bartholomew (27.89), and Ayva Christie (28.01) comprised the 50 free finish while Jack Behm (4:36.32), Will Landon (4:41.06), and Bobby Regan (4:41.37) comprised the 400 IM placements.

The Stags also had student-athletes win a single event contributing to the team’s victory. Sofia Smerechniak grabbed the first spot in the 800 free by finishing the distance in 9:24.27. Rylie Bauman touched the wall first in the 50 free by clocking in at 27.59 while Katie Torrey had the best time in the 200 back at 2:19.93. Allie Bashor rounded out the individual winners with her performance in the 100 fly (1:03.79).

The individual winners included Andrew Nathe in the 200 free (1:56.54), Will Landon in the 100 back (59.27), Bobby Regan in the 100 breast (1:05.72), James Robinson in the 200 fly (2:08.82), Ryan Schuller in the 200 breast (2:27.14), Tim Regan in the 400 free (4:07.45), and Rouse Cormack in the 100 fly (58.87).

The Fairfield University men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams will return to the pool on Saturday October 25 when they host Marist University in a dual meet.

Courtesy: Providence Athletics

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The Providence College swimming and diving teams hosted Fairfield in dual meet action on Oct. 18 at Taylor Natatorium in Providence, R.I. The women’s team fell to Fairfield, 183-117. The men’s team was defeated by the Stags, 208-91.

There were a number of notable performances by the Friars on both sides. For the women, Kaelyn Talisse claimed each of the 1-meter diving events, claiming 229.35 points and 246.00 points, respectively. Bella Lombard claimed a first-place finish in the 100-meter backstroke (1:05.71) and placed second in the 200-meter backstroke (2:21.17).

On the men’s side, Jake Stachowicz won the 50-meter freestyle (24.19) and placed second in the 100-meter free (53.35). Gabe Hawkins touched the wall ahead of the field in the 100-meter freestyle (53.29). Aidan Puk had two second-place finishes in the 100 and 200-meter butterfly events.

Top Individual Performances (women):
1-Meter Dive (First Diving Segment): Kaelyn Talisse (1^st) – 229.35 pts; Myranda Parker (2^nd) – 197.40 pts
1-Meter Diving (Second Diving Segment: Kaelyn Talisse (1^st) – 246.00 pts; Jacklyn Stadler (2^nd) – 224.85 pts
800-Meter SC Freestyle:Rory Sheridan (2^nd) – 9:38.01
200-Meter SC Freestyle:Natalia Robak (2^nd) – 2:11.42
100-Meter SC Backstroke:Bella Lombard (1^st) – 1:05.71
100-Meter SC Breaststroke:Lauren Wagner (2^nd) – 1:15.73
200-Meter SC Backstroke:Bella Lombard (2^nd) – 2:21.17
200-Meter SC Breaststroke:Lauren Wagner (2^nd) – 2:44.01
400-Meter SC Freestyle:Elizabeth Burke (2^nd) – 4:42.53
100-Meter SC Butterfly:Annie Gathof (2^nd) – 1:06.88

Top Individual Performances (men):
100-Meter SC Breaststroke:Erik Hoie (2^nd) – 1:08.28
200-Meter SC Butterfly:Aidan Puk (2^nd) – 2:10.50
50-Meter SC Freestyle:Jake Stachowicz (1^st) – 24.19
100-Meter SC Freestyle:Gabe Hawkins (1^st) – 53.29; Jake Stachowicz (2^nd) – 53.35
200-Meter SC Backstroke:Colin Wolf (2^nd) – 2:11.21
100-Meter SC Butterfly:Aidan Puk (2^nd) – 58.95

The Friars will return to action on Saturday, Oct. 25 against Iona University. The meet will take place in New Rochelle, N.Y. at 1:00 p.m.