Black-Wright and Inman Committed to Drexel
The two high school seniors have announced their commitments to join the Drexel University swim team in fall 2027.
Updated on Sept. 27, 2026 in Swimming
High school seniors Emily Black-Wright and Maddie Inman have officially committed to join the Drexel University women's swim team. The two athletes will begin their collegiate academic and athletic careers in Philadelphia starting in the fall of 2027.
Why it matters
The additions bolster the Drexel recruiting class of 2031 following a competitive season for the program. Integrating new talent from club backgrounds is central to the team's ongoing development in the Coastal Athletic Association.
Black-Wright holds a 200 breaststroke personal best of 2:26.67, while Inman has recorded a 100 backstroke best of 56.96. These additions join a program that finished 5th at the 2026 CAA Championships with 918 total points.
The players
Emily Black-Wright
She is a competitive swimmer from Old Bridge, New Jersey, who finished 2nd in the 200 breaststroke at the NJS LC Gold Championship.
Maddie Inman
She is a competitive swimmer from Damascus, Maryland, who previously placed 32nd in the 50 backstroke at the NCSA championships.
Drexel University
This Philadelphia-based institution competes in the Coastal Athletic Association and finished 5th in their conference championship in 2026.
The details
Emily Black-Wright, a senior from Rutgers Prep School in New Jersey, and Maddie Inman, a senior from Good Counsel High School in Maryland, bring experience from club teams Scarlet Aquatics and Rockville Montgomery Swim Club. The pair joins future teammates Helena Reis and Sadie Hogan in the incoming class.
Timeline
The Drexel women's team finished 5th at the CAA Championships in 2026.
The athletes are scheduled to begin their careers at Drexel in fall 2027.
Season Trajectory
These signings signal a broader effort to strengthen the Drexel program's depth within the Coastal Athletic Association. By securing incoming talent early, the coaching staff aims to climb the conference standings from their 2026 finish.
Black-Wright and Inman will join the class of 2031, providing the team with new depth in breaststroke and backstroke events. These athletes will effectively bolster the rotation as the program looks to improve its standing in the Coastal Athletic Association.
The takeaway
Commitments like these highlight the importance of pipeline development for collegiate athletic programs. Fans and followers can anticipate a shift in the program's competitive capacity as these athletes begin training for the 2027 season.
Further reading
For more updates on collegiate competition and rosters, visit Philadelphia Swimming.
Source note: This article includes information reported by SwimSwam.
