FORT MYERS, Fla. - Florida Gulf Coast University swimming and diving began 2025 unbeaten, beating Saint Peter's 318-67, Sienna 303-82 and La Salle 225-166 on Saturday.
"It's great to start the new year defending The Nest and earning victories for the Green and Blue," FGCU head coach
Dave Rollins said. "With classes resuming Monday, we are excited to get back into our regular training routine before we welcome FIU in a couple weeks."
The Eagles won a staggering 14 events on the day by way of
Libby Russum (50 fly, 100 fly),
Izzy Ackley (50 back, 100 back, 150 back),
Mia Burke (50 free, 100 free, 150 free),
Jasmin Kroll (100 free, 200 free),
Nadia Helm (150 fly),
Emma Bjoernholdt (300 free),
Sydney Joiner (1-meter) and
Bella Pfeil (3-meter).
These are the first event wins for Helm, Bjoernholdt, Joiner, and Pfeil on the season.
The Green and Blue return to the pool for the Green and Blue Intersquad meet Jan. 18.
