Washington College men’s swimming defeated Immaculata, 116-53, in its home opener Friday evening at the Casey Swim Center in Chestertown, Maryland. The nonconference victory moved Washington College to 2-2 overall, while Immaculata fell to 2-3.
Washington College posted the best time in nine of 11 events. The meet marked the first time Washington College and Immaculata had met in the pool.
Nathan Rawa and Jackson Rooney Win Two Events
Nathan Rawa won the 50-yard freestyle in 21.30 and the 500 freestyle in 5:15.54. The 500 freestyle was Rawa’s first time swimming the event at the collegiate level.
Jackson Rooney won the 100 freestyle in 48.66 and the 200 freestyle in 1:47.42. Carson Dolezal won the 1,000 freestyle in 11:15.84, while Gabe Summa captured the 100 backstroke in 53.71.
Brody Salpeter added a victory in the 100 breaststroke with a time of 1:04.10. Washington College’s individual winners accounted for seven event victories, with Rawa and Rooney earning two each.
Washington College Wins Two Relay Events
The 200 freestyle relay team of Jackson Rooney, James Hackett, Gabe Summa and Emmitt Winters won in 1:30.96. Gabe Summa, Brody Salpeter, Emmitt Winters and Ethan Cronin combined to win the 200 medley relay in 1:43.09.
MSB Analysis
Washington College opened its home schedule with a 63-point victory over Immaculata and the best time in nine of 11 events. Nathan Rawa and Jackson Rooney led the individual results with two victories apiece, while Washington College also won both relay events.
Washington College men’s swimming is scheduled to return to Centennial Conference action against No. 24 Swarthmore on Nov. 7, 2026, at 11 a.m., at home.
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