Providence College Athletics

Saturday, October 17
Fairfield, Conn.
11:00 AM (Diving); 1:00 PM (Swimming)

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Bella Lombard raises her arm out of the water in a pool while competing in the backstroke.

Swimming & Diving Teams Fall To Fairfield In Dual Meet Action

10/17/2026 6:43:00 PM | Swimming and Diving

The women's team was defeated 209-90; The men's team fell, 232-66.

FAIRFIELD, Conn. – The Providence College swimming and diving teams were defeated at Fairfield University in dual meet action on Saturday, Oct. in Fairfield, Conn. The men's team was defeated 232-66, while the women's fell by a score of 209-90.
 
On the women's side, three athletes posted individual victories. Isabella Lombard out-paced the field in the 100-meter backstroke with a time of 1:05.26. She also set a school record in the 200-meter backstroke as she finished second in the field with a time of 2:19.89. Myranda Parker led the way with a first-place finish in the one-meter diving event, as she accumulated 244.28 points. Gabby Harding rounded out the individual winners as she topped the field in the 200-meter butterfly (2:26.47).
 
On the men's side, freshman Brendan Beland earned his first individual victory as a Friar with a first-place finish in the 50-meter freestyle. He touched the wall ahead of his competitors in 24.00.
 
Providence College will return to action on Saturday, Oct. 24 against Stonehill College. The diving competition is slated to begin at 11:00 a.m., followed by the swim events at 1:00 p.m.
 
 
- GO FRIARS! -
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