Lehigh Swimmers Earn Sixth Place Finish at Patriot League Championship

The Mountain Hawks were led by a silver medal in the 400-yard freestyle relay.

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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Lehigh's women's swimming and diving team finished sixth at the Patriot League Championships, highlighted by a silver medal in the 400-yard freestyle relay. Several Lehigh swimmers recorded personal best times, including Eliza Johnson in the 200-yard backstroke and Clara Moschella in the 200-yard butterfly.

Why it matters

The Patriot League Championships are the culmination of the women's swimming and diving season, and a sixth-place finish is a solid result for Lehigh against tough conference competition. The team's strong relay performance and individual best times suggest the program is headed in the right direction.

The details

Lehigh scored 634 points to finish sixth overall. The team's 400-yard freestyle relay of Mairin Ludwig, Eliza Johnson, Genevieve Cody, and Caitlin Deitch took silver with a time of 3:21.08. Several Lehigh swimmers recorded personal bests, including Eliza Johnson in the 200-yard backstroke (2:01.59) and Clara Moschella in the 200-yard butterfly (2:02.41).

  • The Patriot League Championships took place on February 21, 2026.
  • Lehigh will compete in the ECAC Championships from February 27 to March 1, 2026.

The players

Lehigh University

A private research university located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, known for its strong athletics programs.

Patriot League

An NCAA Division I collegiate athletic conference consisting of private institutions located in the Northeastern United States.

Eliza Johnson

A Lehigh swimmer who qualified for the A Final in the 200-yard backstroke and recorded a personal best time.

Clara Moschella

A Lehigh swimmer who broke her personal record in the 200-yard butterfly and placed in the B Final.

Mairin Ludwig, Caitlin Deitch, Genevieve Cody

Lehigh swimmers who competed in the 400-yard freestyle relay, which earned a silver medal.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

Lehigh will compete in the ECAC Championships from February 27 to March 1, 2026, which will be the team's final meet of the season.

The takeaway

Lehigh's women's swimming and diving team had a solid performance at the Patriot League Championships, finishing sixth overall and earning a silver medal in the 400-yard freestyle relay. The team's strong individual performances and personal best times suggest the program is making progress and building momentum heading into the offseason.