NEWARK, Del. – The Towson University swimming & diving team are competing in the first Coastal Athletic Association meet of the season. The Tigers are traveling to face the Delaware Blue Hens.
Scouting the Opponent:
The Delaware men's and women's teams are both coming off 2
nd place finished at the 2024 CAA Championship. The women's team is currently 1-2 on the season following a 19-point loss to William & Mary. The men's team are also currently 1-2. Delaware enters the weekend after winning both the men's and women's CAA Diver of the Week award following the Blue Hen's dual meet vs Yale.
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
