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Lehigh Mountain Hawks Achieve Dominant Victory Over Rider University in Swimming
10/21/2025, 1:47:49 PM
Overview of the Event
On October 18, 2025, the Lehigh University women's swimming and diving team delivered a commanding performance against Rider University, securing a 237-58 victory in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. This win marked the second consecutive day that the Mountain Hawks swept all events, showcasing their dominance in the pool.
Key Performances
The Mountain Hawks excelled across various events, with senior Mairin Ludwig leading the charge by winning the 200-yard freestyle with a time of 1:53.93. She also triumphed in the 200-yard individual medley, finishing at 2:08.65. Other notable performances included senior Caitlin Deitch, who won both the 100-yard butterfly (57.50) and the 100-yard breaststroke (1:07.62), and first-year Bonita Zuo, who claimed victories in the 200-yard butterfly (2:14.12) and the 200-yard backstroke (2:07.38).
The Mountain Hawks also showcased their strength in relay events, winning both the 200-yard medley relay and the 400-yard freestyle relay. The 200-yard medley relay team, consisting of Eliza Johnson, Zoe Davies, Caitlin Deitch, and Genevieve Cody, finished with a time of 1:44.94, while the 400-yard freestyle relay team, featuring Deitch, Cody, Ludwig, and Giselle Michaels, clocked in at 3:39.95.
Men's Team Performance
In a parallel event, Lehigh's men's swimming and diving team also achieved victory against Rider, winning 190-104. First-year Andrew Takach stood out by winning both the 200-yard breaststroke (2:06.79) and the 200-yard individual medley (1:59.01). The men's team won 11 of the 16 events, demonstrating a strong start to their season.
Official Statements & Responses
Lehigh's head coach expressed satisfaction with the team's performance, highlighting the athletes' hard work and preparation leading up to the meet. The coach noted, "The athletes have shown tremendous dedication, and it reflects in their results."
Criticism & Opposition
Despite the overwhelming victory, Rider University's swimming and diving teams faced challenges. The women's team fell to 0-2 for the season, while the men's team improved to 1-1. Rider's coach acknowledged the need for improvement, stating, "We have to regroup and focus on our training to bounce back in the next meets."
What's Next
The Lehigh Mountain Hawks will return to action on October 24, 2025, when they host Colgate University. The Rider University teams will next compete at Marist on November 1, 2025, as they seek to improve their standings in the season.
Verbatim Quotes
This meet not only highlighted the prowess of the Lehigh Mountain Hawks but also set the stage for upcoming competitions as both teams aim to refine their skills and strategies for the remainder of the season.
