Seton Hall swimmers shine on night two of BIG EAST Championships

Balint Marosi and Kevin Cary lead the Pirates to strong performances in multiple events

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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The Seton Hall men's swim and dive team had a standout night at the 2026 BIG EAST Swim and Dive Championships, with several swimmers recording wins and school records. Balint Marosi won the 100 backstroke and was part of the record-breaking 400 freestyle relay team, while Kevin Cary won the 200 freestyle. Other notable performances came from Ethan Shonk, Michael Klimaszewski, Jake Karulf, and the 100 breaststroke duo of Evan Wilson and Jaeger Ellerman.

Why it matters

Seton Hall's strong showing on the second night of the BIG EAST Championships puts them firmly in second place overall, demonstrating the depth and talent of their swim program. The individual wins and school records highlight the team's ability to compete at the highest level in the conference.

The details

Highlights from the night included Balint Marosi's win in the 100 backstroke, Kevin Cary's victory in the 200 freestyle, and the school record-breaking performance by the 400 freestyle relay team. Other notable results came from Ethan Shonk in the 100 butterfly, Jake Karulf and Daniel Krajewski in the 400 IM, and the 100 breaststroke duo of Evan Wilson and Jaeger Ellerman.

  • The 2026 BIG EAST Swim and Dive Championships are taking place in Ocala, Florida.
  • The events featured on the second night of competition were held on February 21, 2026.

The players

Balint Marosi

A swimmer for the Seton Hall men's swim and dive team who won the 100 backstroke and was part of the record-breaking 400 freestyle relay team.

Kevin Cary

A senior swimmer for the Seton Hall men's swim and dive team who won the 200 freestyle event.

Ethan Shonk

A swimmer for the Seton Hall men's swim and dive team who had a career-best performance in the 100 butterfly.

Michael Klimaszewski

A senior swimmer for the Seton Hall men's swim and dive team who finished second in the 100 butterfly, narrowly missing out on becoming a four-time champion in the event.

Jake Karulf

A sophomore swimmer for the Seton Hall men's swim and dive team who won the 400 IM B-final.

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What’s next

The Seton Hall men's swim and dive team will continue their pursuit of the BIG EAST Championship title on the third day of competition, which will be streamed live on YouTube and ESPN+ on February 22, 2026.

The takeaway

Seton Hall's strong performances on the second night of the BIG EAST Championships, led by individual wins and school records, have firmly positioned the team in second place overall and demonstrated the depth and talent of their swim program.