Kingston, R.I. – Archrivals meet again on Wednesday at the Tootell Aquatic Center, when Providence travels to Washington County to face off against Rhode Island in a dual meet. The events kick off at 5 p.m.

Both R.I. schools are looking for their third team win of the season. Providence is winless on the road this season, while Rhody is 2-0 after defeating Siena & Stonehill in a tri-meet at home.

Series History – Rhode Island vs. Providence

• Rhode Island has a record of 24-7 against Providence.
• Rhody has secured back-to-back wins in the series.
• The Rams had an 18-meet win streak dating back to 2005, before PC broke that on Nov. 8, 2023 beating Rhody 157-124
• Last season, the Rams won 150-131 in a split meet, with swimming events held at Taylor Natatorium and diving events in Kingston.
• Molly Beckwith won the 50-meter butterfly and the 100-meter butterfly, while also being part of the winning 400-meter freestyle relay.
• The Rams were down 123-121 heading into the final two events when Julianna Tyler and Lily Gugino finished 1-2 in the 100-meter individual medley.
• The Rams also finished 1-2 in the 400-meter medley relay to close out the meet with a win.

A Look at the Opponent

• Providence has competed in four meets this season
• This is the second road meet of the season after hosting the previous two.
• Last week, Providence lost to Bryant 220-79
• Bella Lombard won the 100- and 200-meter backstroke events for PC.
• Lombard now has seven event wins this season.
• Natalia Robak has two first-place finishes and seven podium finishes overall for the Friars.