Breaking: Mount St. Mary’s Opens 2026 Swimming schedule With Washington, D.C., Dual Against American University
EMMITSBURG, Md.— Mount St. Mary’s University kicks off its 2026 swimming and diving calendar with a Friday dual meet against American University in Washington, D.C.,signaling the start of a season packed with conference action and showcase events for both programs.
MOUNT UPDATE
At the ECAC Winter Championships in New York, Mount st. Mary’s swimmers delivered standout performances as the season’s early momentum carried into the ECAC podium scene. Freshman Adam Jozsa lit up the pool, shattering the Mount’s record in the 200-yard breaststroke with a finals time of 2:00.35, good for fourth place. The West Vancouver, British columbia native eclipsed the prior school benchmark of 2:00.67, set by Aidan Grady at the 2023 MAAC Championships.
On the women’s side, the trio of Christina Lazari, Carmen Del Aguila, and Theodora Kanellopoulou dominated the 100-yard freestyle. Lazari touched first in 51.21 seconds, coming within two-tenths of the school mark, while Del Aguila finished second in 51.59 and Kanellopoulou took fourth in 51.74. The Mount women also claimed the 400-yard freestyle relay in a time of 3:26.18, with Madison Murphy joining Lazari, Del Aguila, and Kanellopoulou to complete the victorious quartet.
Other notable performances included Todor gospodinov finishing second in the 200-yard backstroke with a 1:46.64, and Hanna Aggen placing second in the women’s 200 backstroke at 2:04.96.Liam Rooney added a fifth-place showing in the 200-yard butterfly with a 1:52.98.
Collectively, the Mount St. Mary’s men’s and women’s teams each finished fourth in the team standings at the ECAC meet, underscoring depth across events and promising early-season momentum for the dual meet against American University.
SCOUTING THE EAGLES
American University comes into the clash with a 6-12 combined record through the 2025-26 season. At the Potomac Relays Invitational on September 26, the Eagles’ women grabbed the top team score among a field that included Howard, Georgetown, george Mason, Mary Washington, and Mount St.Mary’s,finishing with 450 points. The men’s squad placed third at the same meet with 380 points.
| Event | Mount St. Mary’s Result |
|---|---|
| ECAC Winter Championships (NYC) | Men: 4th; Women: 4th; Adam Jozsa 200-yard breast 2:00.35 (school record); Lazari 100 free 51.21; Del Aguila 51.59; kanellopoulou 51.74 |
| Women’s 400-yard Free Relay | Champions, 3:26.18 (Lazari, Del Aguila, Kanellopoulou, Murphy) |
| Other top finishes | Gospodinov 200 back 1:46.64 (2nd); Aggen 200 back 2:04.96 (2nd); Rooney 200 fly 1:52.98 (5th) |
| Upcoming dual meet | Mount St. Mary’s vs American University (Friday, in Washington, D.C.) |
| American University (overall) | Combined 6-12; Women 1st at Potomac Relays; Men 3rd at Potomac Relays |
WHAT IT MEANS FOR THE SEASON
Early-season showings from Mount st. Mary’s establish the program as a depth-heavy squad capable of rapid enhancement across multiple strokes and distances.The record-setting swim by Jozsa signals a potential breakout year for the rookie class, while the strong performances by Lazari, Del Aguila, and Kanellopoulou position the Mount women as legitimate contenders in sprint events.
Facing American University in the season’s opener adds a regional rivalry element to the meet calendar,with both programs eyeing conference dynamics and postseason positioning. For Mount fans, the ECAC results serve as a barometer of were the team stands and what needs refinement as the March championship window approaches.
KEY TAKEAWAY
Fresh talent paired with proven performers is shaping Mount St. Mary’s early 2026 narrative. the dual meet against American will test the Mount’s ability to translate ECAC momentum into head-to-head success against a tested Eagles program.
What combination of Mount swimmers should readers watch this Friday? Will American challenge Mount in the pool this season? Share your predictions and join the conversation.
