By Joseph Caruso
Sports Editor
The College’s men's swim team posted back to back impressive victories this week, including their 194-68 win over Swarthmore, and a Senior Day rout of Montclair State 224-74, bringing their record to 6-3 on the season.
Going into their Friday matchup at the TCNJ Aquatic Center, the College was ranked inside the top 10 for the first time in 2026, coming in at No. 9, while also riding a three game win streak.
In dominating fashion, the Lions took first place in every single event, including first and second place in the 200-yard medley relay, led by senior standout Andrew Kidchob. Kidchob has continued to add to his already impressive collegiate career, where he has now been named an NCAA All-American five different times.
In the 1000-yard freestyle, senior Gavin Formon took home first place with a time of 9:38:80. Not far behind him in second place was freshman Will Heinze who finished in 9:48:36.
Freshmen Gabe Beverini (1:40.86) and Derin Ozbas (1:44.31) finished in first and third in the 200-yard freestyle, with senior Brian Bull also cracking the top five. Kidchob took home another victory in the 50-yard backstroke, finishing in 22.71.
After more finishing touches, the College took home their fourth straight win by a score of 194-68, dismantling Swarthmore ahead of their Senior Day matchup.
On Saturday, the College honored their seniors, eight different swimmers including Bull, Formon and Kidchob, along with Hunter Adams, Wyatt Marble, Dylan Negron, Nate Ross and Nick Viola.
The College started by finishing top three in the 200-medley, and continued to dominate with Heinze taking home the victory in the 1000-freestyle (9:51.55).
Sophomore M.J. Hoban won the 200-freestyle, placing with a time of 1:45.18, and junior Mason Bushay reigned victorious in the 100-backstroke with a time of 53.34.
Unlike their previous matchup with Swarthmore, the College was unable to sweep the entire event as Montclair State took home two events. After the two wins claimed by the Red Hawks, sophomore Joe McChesney took home the 50-yard freestyle (21.95). McChesney had an impressive week, including a victory in the matchup against Swarthmore as well.
Sophomore Tyler McGeehan took home the win in the 200-breaststroke (2:10.19), while Ozbas won the 500 freestyle with a time of 4:46.65.
The Lions continued their dominance throughout the meet, closing it out with a victory from junior Pablo Salazar, who earned a win in the 200-IM. When it was all said and done, the College won their Senior Night in wire to wire fashion, winning 224-74.
The College also participated in the divers only USMMA Memorial Invite, where the Lions saw a handful of top seven finishes.
The College wrapped up their home schedule at the TCNJ Aquatic Center winning five matches in a row, as they look towards the New Jersey Athletic Conference Championships which begin on Thursday, Feb. 12.
