2013-14 Swimming and Diving News
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Swimming & Diving Earns Spring Academic Accolades
July 15, 2014The Mount Holyoke College swimming and diving team was recently honored for its outstanding work in the classroom. The Lyons were among the 140 Division III teams from around the nation to achieve College Swimming Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) Scholar All-American status following the 2014 spring semester. -
2013-14 Swimming & Diving Year In Review
June 06, 2014Led by 16th-year head coach Dave Allen, the Mount Holyoke swimming & diving team had an outstanding run in 2013-14. The Lyons posted a dual meet record of 6-4, finished second at Seven Sisters and were sixth at the NEWMAC Championships.
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Pruden Named an Academic All-American
June 02, 2014Mount Holyoke College student-athlete Cathleen Pruden has been selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) to the 2014 Capital One Academic All-America Division III Women’s At-Large Third Team. This is the first Academic All-American honor for Pruden, who was an All-District First Team selection as well.
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Pruden Garners Academic All-District Honors
May 15, 2014Mount Holyoke College student-athlete Cathleen Pruden has been selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) to the 2014 Capital One Academic All-District 1 Women's At-Large Team. With her selection, Pruden is now eligible for Capital One National Academic All-America consideration.
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Swimming & Diving Garners CSCAA Scholar All-America Honors
May 08, 2014The Mount Holyoke College swimming and diving team was recently honored for its outstanding work in the classroom. The Lyons were among the 121 Division III teams from around the nation to achieve College Swimming Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) Scholar All-American status following the 2013 fall semester.
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D3Week: 4:22.84 - A Story of Success & Determination
April 12, 2014For Mount Holyoke College swimmer Cathleen Pruden, her sophomore season surpassed even her own expectations. Between 41 victories, 13 school records, a National All-America honor, Pruden was able to showcase the one thing most important, her pride in being an MHC student-athlete!
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Pruden Finishes 19th in 1650-Free; Concludes Action at Nationals
March 22, 2014Mount Holyoke College student-athlete Cathleen Pruden's journey at the 2014 NCAA Division III Swimming & Diving Championships has concluded. The sophomore standout wrapped-up her experience on Saturday, competing in the grueling 1650-freestyle. The event was the third race of her time at Nationals, which also included her first All-America honor.
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Pruden Earns National All-America; Finishes 4th in 400-IM
March 20, 2014Mount Holyoke College sophomore Cathleen Pruden continued to etch her name into the history books on Thursday evening, earning National All-America honors after finishing fourth in the 400-individual medley at the NCAA Division III Swimming & Diving Championships. Pruden becomes the first swimmer in MHC history to finish in the top eight and the second swimmer to earn All-America honors.
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Pruden Opens Action at NCAA Championships
March 19, 2014Mount Holyoke College swimmer Cathleen Pruden opened competition at the 2014 NCAA Division III Swimming & Diving Championships on Wednesday morning. The sophomore competed today in the preliminaries of the 200-individual medley, posting a lifetime-best mark in the event.
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Cathleen Pruden Headed to Swimming Nationals
March 10, 2014Mount Holyoke College student-athlete Cathleen Pruden will represent the swimming team at the NCAA Division III Men’s & Women’s Swimming & Diving National Championships, which will be hosted by Franklin College at the IU Natatorium in Indianapolis, Ind. This marks the first appearance in the national meet for Pruden, who becomes the first swimmer invited to Nationals since Katie Herrold ’00 during the 1996-97 season.
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Swimming & Diving Finishes 6th at NEWMAC Championships
February 23, 2014In the final day of action at the NEWMAC Championships, the Mount Holyoke College swimming & diving team placed sixth overall behind a number of outstanding efforts. The Lyons saw two more school records fall on day four, including a solid performance in the 200-breaststroke by junior Maya Lazarovich.
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Swimming & Diving Sits 6th After Day 2 of NEWMACs
February 22, 2014Record smashing continued to be the name of the game for the Mount Holyoke College swimming & diving team on Saturday as day two of the NEWMAC Championships saw another five school records fall. Championing the effort once again was sophomore Cathleen Pruden, who re-set her own NEWMAC record in the 400-IM.
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School Records Fall as Swimming & Diving Compete at NEWMACs
February 21, 2014The first full day of action at the NEWMAC Championships has concluded and through 13 events, the Mount Holyoke College swimming & diving team is seventh overall. Three school records have fallen, including marks in two different relay events. Pacing the way was sophomore Cathleen Pruden, who has contributed to two of the records.
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Swimming & Diving Powers Past Smith
February 08, 2014Behind a number of outstanding efforts, the Mount Holyoke College swimming & diving team posted a 166-133 victor at Smith College on Saturday afternoon. With the victory, the Lyons move to 6-4 in dual meet action, while the Pioneers are now 4-3 overall. Leading the way for MHC was sophomore Cathleen Pruden, who posted four wins, including three individual.
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Swimming & Diving Edged by Wellesley
January 25, 2014Despite a number of outstanding performances, the Mount Holyoke College swimming & diving team could not overcome Wellesley College, falling to the Blue by a 183-110 margin on Saturday. The Blue move to 4-1 in dual meet action, while the Lyons are now 5-4 overall. The meet also saw the recognition of MHC's six seniors, who were honored pre-meet.
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Pruden Garners Top NEWMAC & ECAC Swimmer Honors
January 21, 2014The New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) and the Eastern College Athletic Confernece (ECAC) announced its weekly awards and Mount Holyoke College student-athlete Cathleen Pruden has been recognized. The sophomore standout was named the Swimmer of the Week by both organizations after posting four victories at last week’s Seven Sisters Championship.
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Swimming & Diving Finishes 2nd at Seven Sisters Championship
January 19, 2014The 2014 Seven Sisters Championship concluded on Sunday at Vassar College and a number of outstanding efforts on the day helped the Mount Holyoke College swimming & diving team finish second of five teams at this year's meet. Wellesley won its 17th-straight title, capping the championship with 1,292.5 points.
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Swimming & Diving Sits 2nd After Day 1 of Seven Sisters
January 18, 2014Day one of action at the 2014 Seven Sisters Championships has concluded and through the first 13 events, the Mount Holyoke College swimming & diving team sits in second place among five teams at this year’s event. The Lyons were paced on day one by an outstanding effort from sophomore Cathleen Pruden, who won three events, including two in record setting times.
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Swimming & Diving Falls to Trinity
January 13, 2014Despite a number of outstanding performances, the Mount Holyoke College swimming & diving team fell to Trinity College, 130-104. Additionally, the Bantams men’s team posted a 139-54 victory over the University of Rhode Island. Trinity moves to 3-3 on the season, while the homestanding Lyons are now 5-3.
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Swimming & Diving Powers Past Simmons
January 11, 2014Powered by a number of outstanding efforts, the Mount Holyoke College swimming & diving team posted a 158-128 victory at Simmons College on Saturday afternoon at the Holmes Sports Center. The dual meet victory moves the Lyons record to 5-2, while the homestanding Sharks are now 5-2 on the season.
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Swimming & Diving Splits Tri-Meet Action
January 10, 2014The Mount Holyoke College swimming & diving team posted six victories on the afternoon as they split in tri-meet action against Wheaton College and Clark University. MHC fell to Wheaton by a narrow 121-110 margin, but defeated the Cougars, 167-67. The Wheaton women also defeated Clark by a 169-65 margin. The homestanding Lyons were led by three wins from sophomore Cathleen Pruden.
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Swimming & Diving Finishes 4th at WPI's Gompei Invitational
December 08, 2013The Mount Holyoke College swimming & diving team exceled in the final day of action at the 2013 Gompei Invitational, finishing fourth overall. The event, which featured nine women’s teams, was hosted by Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Sophomore Cathleen Pruden led the way once again, recording multiple NCAA B Cuts in Sunday’s 400-IM competition.
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Swimming & Diving Excels on Day 1 of Gompei Invitational
December 07, 2013Powered by a number of outstanding finishes, the Mount Holyoke College swimming & diving team currently sits fourth among nine competing teams at the 2013 Gompei Invitational, hosted by Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI). Leading the way for the Lyons through day one is sophomore Cathleen Pruden, who captured individual victory in two events.
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Swimming & Diving Powers Past Western Connecticut State
November 23, 2013Powered by a number of solid victories, including a school record mark for sophomore Cathleen Pruden, the Mount Holyoke College swimming & diving team defeated Western Connecticut State University, 176.5-93.5 in dual meet action this afternoon. With the win, the Lyons move to 3-1 on the season.
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Swimming & Diving Rolls Past Westfield State
November 16, 2013Sophomore Bethany Aban had three victories to help lift the Mount Holyoke College swimming & diving team to a 167-125 win over Westfield State University on Saturday at the MHC Natatorium. With the win, the Lyons move to 2-1 in dual meet action thus far, while the Owls are now 0-2 on the young season.
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Pruden Named NEWMAC Swimmer of the Week
November 12, 2013The New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) announced its weekly awards for the period ending November 10 and Mount Holyoke College student-athlete Cathleen Pruden has been recognized. The sophomore standout was named the Swimmer of the Week after posting four victories in last week's defeat at Division II Assumption.
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Swimming & Diving Shoulders Loss at Assumption
November 08, 2013Despite a four-victory performance from sophomore Cathleen Pruden, the Mount Holyoke College swimming & diving team could not overcome a strong effort by Assumption College, falling to the Division II Greyhounds by a 167-95 margin. The Lyons are now 1-1 in dual meet action this season, while the Hounds move to 2-0 overall.
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Swimming & Diving Victorious in Season Opener
November 02, 2013Powered by a number of multiple victory performances, the Mount Holyoke College swimming & diving team opened its 2013-14 season with a 184-69 victory over the University of Saint Joseph on Saturday at the MHC Natatorium. Leading the way was sophomore Cathleen Pruden, who claimed wins in the 1000 free and the 200 back events.
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Swimming & Diving to Offer Swimming Lessons This Fall!
August 29, 2013The Mount Holyoke College Swimming and Diving Team is offering lessons to children (ages 9 months to teenagers). The classes will be held at the Kendall Sports and Dance Complex and are taught by members of the Mount Holyoke Swimming & Diving Team. The lessons will begin on Wednesday, September 11th and will end on Tuesday, October 1, 2013.
