WEBSTER, N.Y. – The Hartwick women's swimming and diving team wrapped up the 2025–26 Empire 8 Championships with a strong showing, finishing third overall behind SUNY Brockport and nationally ranked SUNY Geneseo, who captured the title for the second consecutive season.
HOW IT HAPPENED
The 1650-yard freestyle opened the final day, with the Hawks looking to score early. Cate Russo (San Pedro, Cal.) led the way with a fourth-place finish in 18:16.31.
In the 200-yard backstroke, Kate Gucciardi (Cicero, N.Y.) added points with another fourth-place finish, touching the wall in 2:09.89. Hartwick earned its first medal of the day in the 200-yard breaststroke as Min-Syun Chen (Saratoga Springs, N.Y.) posted a 2:27.83 finish, adding to her strong championship performance with a silver medal.
On the diving board, Annabelle Lindsay (Hudson Falls, N.Y.) contributed valuable points with a 343.95 score in the 3-meter diving event, the final individual event of the meet.
The Hawks concluded the evening in the 400-yard freestyle relay, where Aubrey Vaile (Wesley Chapel, Fla.), Danielle DeCarlo (Whitesboro, N.Y.), Anna Bischoff (Oneonta, N.Y.), and Russo combined for a fourth-place finish with a time of 3:42.67.
Hartwick's consistent performances throughout the four-day meet propelled the team to a podium finish, highlighting a strong close to the season.
RESULTS
FULL CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS
WOMEN'S SCORES
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Geneseo - 1184.5
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Brockport - 746.5
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Hartwick - 596
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Alfred - 443
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Nazareth - 398
About Hartwick College:
Hartwick, often referred to as The Life Balance College, is a private liberal arts and sciences institution in Oneonta, N.Y. Through its distinctive FlightPath approach, Hartwick blends academic excellence, career preparation and an active campus life to help students achieve a balanced and fulfilling college experience. With transparent tuition and a focus on health and wellness, Hartwick prepares students for lifelong success—both professionally and personally.
