Complete Results
 
Team Scores
Rhode Island 244, Stonehill 52
Rhode Island 223, Siena 76
 
How it Happened
Rhode Island started the season off on a high note, defeating both Stonehill and Siena in a tri-meet at Tootell Aquatic Center Saturday afternoon.

The Rams nearly had a clean sweep of the events, winning 15 of 16 on the day.

The Rams scored the most points ever against both Stonehill and Siena in each series' history.

Sophomore Molly Beckwith set the tone with wins in the 200-yard freestyle in 1:55.69 and the 100-yard fly in 58.19. Beckwith was also a part of the relay teams that took the 200-yard Medley and 200-yard freestyle. 

Charlotte Normand also won two events: the 100-yard backstroke in 58.64 and the 200-yard backstroke in 2:06.60.

Anna Petke returned to the pool after not competing last season and won the 1-meter dive with a score of 305.18 and the 3-meter dive with a score of 288.08. The Rams took the top three spots in the 1-meter and the top five spots in the 3-meter.

Clara Samko secured the lone event win for Siena in the 50-yard freestyle. Julia Havice came in second with a time of 24.83.

Standout Performers

• Beckwith raced with Clair Uliasz, Maddy Deeney and Avery Potyrala to win the 200-yard medley relay in 1:47.34.
• The same unit also won the 200-yard freestyle relay in 1:38.65.
• Zara Beaumont won the 1000-yard freestyle in 11:00.13. Ella Arbeiter finished second in the event.
• Deeney swam a time of 1:07.66 to win the 100-yard breaststroke.
• Mary McCormick won the 200-yard fly in 2:10.69.
• Lily Gugino won the 200-yard breaststroke in 2:28.70, just under a second ahead of the next finisher.
• Emma Bertotto won the 500-yard freestyle in 5:18.58.
• Emma Raser won the 200-yard individual medley with a time of 211.18.
• Julianna Tyler finished second in the 200-yard fly and the 200-yard individual medley.

 
Up Next
Rhody heads to Boston, Mass., to face off against Northeastern on Saturday, Oct. 24. The meet is scheduled for 12 p.m.