Iona Swimmers Defeated Rider in Dual Meet

The Iona University men and women both secured victories against Rider University at the Hynes Athletic Center.

Updated on Oct. 14, 2026 in Swimming

Iona Swimmers Defeated Rider in Dual Meet

Iona University swimming and diving teams swept Rider University during a recent dual meet in New Rochelle. The Iona men improved to a 1-1 season record while the women moved to 2-0.

Why it matters

These results provide early-season momentum as the Gaels prepare to face upcoming competition. The performance highlights the depth of the team, which dominated across multiple disciplines.

Iona secured 21 total first-place finishes and swept all four relay events during the competition. The men's 400-yard relay team set the fastest mark in the METRO this season with a time of 3:06.85.

The players

Iona University

A private Catholic university based in New Rochelle that competes in Division I athletics.

Rider University

A private university in Lawrence Township, New Jersey, known for its Broncs athletic programs.

The details

Competing at the Hynes Athletic Center, the Gaels utilized a mix of individual and relay events to secure the team wins. The women recorded a winning time of 1:47.18 in the 200-yard medley relay, while the men clocked 1:32.55 in their respective 200-yard medley event.

October 10, 2026: Iona University swept Rider University in a dual meet.
October 16, 2026: Diving events for the next tri-meet occur.
2025: The teams last met in Lawrenceville, N.J.

Season Trajectory

This sweep positions Iona favorably within the METRO conference early in the schedule. The team now looks to build on this performance as they host a tri-meet against Sacred Heart and Wagner.

Iona heads into their next home meet with an undefeated 2-0 record for the women's team. The men's squad successfully balanced their season record to .500 following this victory.

The takeaway

Maintaining consistent performance across both individual races and relays is critical for success in early-season dual meets. Local supporters can monitor team progression as the Gaels shift focus toward the upcoming tri-meet.