Rider Women's Swimming & Diving Strong Start at MAAC Championships

Broncs Hold Third Place After Day One of Competition

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

The Rider University women's swimming and diving team is off to a promising start at the 2026 MAAC Championships, currently sitting in third place after the opening day of competition. The Broncs showcased their versatility with strong performances in relay and diving events, positioning them well to challenge for the top spot in the overall standings.

Why it matters

The MAAC Championships are a growing showcase for collegiate swimming and diving talent, featuring teams from Fairfield University, Rider University, Sacred Heart University, Saint Peter's University, and Siena University. Rider's strong start demonstrates the program's depth and competitiveness within the conference.

The details

On the opening day, the Broncs were led by standout performances in both relay and diving events. The 200-medley relay team of Casey Morgan, Liv Turner-Havira, Rachel Hutchins, and Donja Tripp finished ninth, while the 800-free relay squad of Casey McLaughlin, Sonya Mishakova, Lea Opdyke, and Casey Morgan placed seventh. In diving, Campbell Dopler secured a second-place finish on the 1-meter board, and Karyn Creelman finished eighth.

  • The 2026 MAAC Championships are being held from February 12-15 at Spire Academy in Geneva, Ohio.
  • Day one of the championships took place on February 12.

The players

Casey Morgan

A member of the Rider women's swimming and diving team.

Liv Turner-Havira

A member of the Rider women's swimming and diving team.

Rachel Hutchins

A member of the Rider women's swimming and diving team.

Donja Tripp

A member of the Rider women's swimming and diving team.

Campbell Dopler

A member of the Rider women's swimming and diving team who finished second in the 1-meter diving event.

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What’s next

The Rider women's swimming and diving team will return to the pool on Thursday for day two of the MAAC Championships, aiming to build on their early success and challenge for the top spot.

The takeaway

Rider's strong start at the MAAC Championships demonstrates the program's depth and competitiveness within the conference. The team's versatility across relay and diving events positions them well to continue their climb in the overall standings over the remaining days of the competition.