TOWSON, Md. – The Towson University men's and women's swimming and diving team have a pair of dual meets this weekend. The Black & Gold will go on the road to La Salle on Friday with the dual meet starting at noon. On Saturday the Tigers are back at Burdick Pool to host Seton Hall, diving begins at 9:30 a.m. followed by swimming at noon.
 
Live results are available on the Meet Mobile app.
 
Scouting the Opponents:
La Salle is swimming in its first meet of the season against the Tigers. The men's team is coming off a seventh-place finish in the A10 Championships last season, the women's team finished ninth.
Seton Hall began its 2024-2025 season with a win over Rider, the men won 183-107, the women came out on top 179-106. Last season the men finished third in the Big East Championships; the women finished fifth.
 
The Season Ahead:
The Towson women are coming off a fifth-place finish in the CAA Championships last season. Shannon Parrau finished fourth in the 1-meter dive with a score of 256.15, and Bridget Thomas finished fifth in the 1650 free, while Laura Gaffney placed fifth in the 200 breast. Eleven newcomers join 20 returners on the 2024-2025 roster.
 
The men come into the new season after finishing third at the CAA Championships for the second straight season. Sean Colson took fourth place with a Towson record 1:44.31 time in the 200 back, and Luke Schwar finished fifth in the 100 free. Sophomore Stephen McDonald placed fifth in the 1650 free as a freshman. Seven new arrivals join the 2024-2025 roster alongside 16 returners.
 
Oh Captain My Captains:
Third-year head coach Anthony Bruno has named the 2024-2025 season captains.
 
Women's captains: Bella Brennan and Bridget Thomas
Men's captains: Luke Schwar and Carson Bauer