BOSTON – This past weekend featured one conference matchup between Vermont and Maine, while Bryant, New Hampshire and Binghamton were also in action.
The Catamounts beat Maine 174-122 on the women’s side while New Hampshire, Bryant and Binghamton earned wins over Siena, Providence and Canisius.
This weekend Bryant travels to Holy Cross, while Binghamton and NJIT compete. UMBC, meanwhile, hosts a tri-meet with Howard and VMI.
2025-26 #AESD Women’s Weekly Award Winners – Nov. 4
Female Swimmer of the Week
Emily Loren Wright, New Hampshire – Sr., Ventura, Calif.
- Swept her individual events, winning the 100 breaststroke in 1:05.91 and the 200 breaststroke in 2:21.49.
- The 200 breast is the fifth best time in the league this year and broke the previous pool record set back in 2021.
- This is Loren White’s first #AESD Swimmer of the Week honor of the season.
Female Diver of the Week
Megan Beasley, Bryant – Jr., Harrogate, England
- Swept both diving events, highlighted by a league-best score of 289.05 in the 1-meter event.
- Recorded a league-best 290.45 in the 3-meter as well.
- This is Beasley’s first #AESD Diver of the Week honor of the season.
Female Rookie of the Week
Julia Iwanow, Binghamton – Fr., Portland, Ore.
- Won the 100 breast in the Bearcats' dual meet against Canisius (1:06.81), took second in the 50 breast (31.09) and swam on the first-place 200 medley relay team.
- This is Iwanow’s fifth straight #AESD Rookie of the Week honor.
2025-26 #AESD Men’s Weekly Award Winners – Nov. 4
Male Swimmer & Rookie of the Week
Isaih Francis, Binghamton – Fr., Nanuet, N.Y.
- Took top honors in the men's 50 back (24.22) and 100 back (52.39) and swam on the first-place 200 medley relay team in the Bearcats' dual meet win over Canisius.
- This is Francis’ first #AESD Swimmer or Rookie of the Week honor this season.
Male Diver of the Week
Christopher Buonocore, Bryant – Sr., Long Beach, N.Y.
- Won both the 1-meter (278.90) and 3-meter diving events (351.30).
- His 3-meter score is the best in the conference this season.
- This is Buonocore’s third #AESD Diver of the Week honor this season.
2025 #AESD Female Weekly Award Winners
Oct. 7 - Female Swimmer of the Week: Natalie Schick, Vermont; Female Diver of the Week: Lizzie Tirado, Binghamton; Female Rookie of the Week: Julia Iwanow, Binghamton
Oct. 14 - Female Swimmer of the Week: Hally Laney, Vermont; Female Diver of the Week: Lizzie Tirado, Binghamton; Female Rookie of the Week: Julia Iwanow, Binghamton
Oct. 21 - Female Swimmer of the Week: Amanda Witkus, Bryant; Female Diver of the Week: Grace Blume, New Hampshire; Female Rookie of the Week: Julia Iwanow, Binghamton
Oct. 28 - Female Swimmer of the Week: Audrey Mahoney, New Hampshire; Female Diver of the Week: Grace Blume, New Hampshire; Female Rookie of the Week: Julia Iwanow, Binghamton
Nov. 4 - Female Swimmer of the Week: Emily Loren Wright, New Hampshire; Female Diver of the Week: Megan Beasley, Bryant; Female Rookie of the Week: Julia Iwanow, Binghamton
2025 #AESD Male Weekly Award Winners
Oct. 7 - Male Swimmer of the Week: Stephen Russell, VMI; Male Diver of the Week: Dylan Norby, Binghamton C; Male Rookie of the Week: Ian Lutz, VMI
Oct. 14 - Male Swimmer of the Week: Mohamed Walid, NJIT; Male Diver of the Week: Dylan Norby, Binghamton; Male Rookie of the Week: Mohamed Walid, NJIT
Oct. 21 - Male Swimmer of the Week: Evan Peters, Binghamton; Male Diver of the Week: Christopher Buonocore, Bryant; Male Rookie of the Week: Arthur Newton, Bryant
Oct. 28 - Male Swimmer of the Week: Matthew So, UMBC; Male Diver of the Week: Christopher Buonocore, Bryant; Male Rookie of the Week: Matthew So, UMBC
Nov. 4 - Male Swimmer of the Week Isaih Francis, Binghamton; Male Diver of the Week: Christopher Buonocore, Bryant; Male Rookie of the Week: Isaih Francis, Binghamton
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