The Hamilton College Continentals were ranked 23
rd in the College Swimming & Diving Coaches Association Women's Division III Top 25 dual meet poll that was released on Friday, Feb. 6.
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This is the first time Hamilton has appeared in the Top 25 this season. The Continentals finished the regular season with a 5-3 record in dual meets, including wins against nationally ranked Ithaca College and Middlebury College.
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Hamilton is led by
Jade Matthias '26, who owns an NCAA championships 'B' cut qualifying time in the 100-yard backstroke. Matthias was also part of an NCAA 'B' cut performance in the 200 freestyle relay along with
Carolyn Miner '27, Paige Wielgus '28 and
Chloe Lan '28.
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The Continentals compete in the New England Small College Athletic Conference championships at Wesleyan University starting with the 800 free relay at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 12. The four-day meet runs through Sunday, Feb. 15.
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