Roger Williams Swimming Teams Head to NJAC Championships

Men's and women's squads aim to improve on last year's finishes

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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The Roger Williams University men's and women's swimming teams are set to compete in the New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) Swimming and Diving Championships, beginning on February 12th in Hampton, Virginia. The men's team is looking to better their fifth-place finish from the previous two seasons, while the women's team hopes to climb from their seventh and eighth place results.

Why it matters

The NJAC Championships represent a crucial moment for both the Roger Williams men's and women's swimming programs, as they strive to elevate their conference standings and build momentum heading into the postseason.

The details

The competition will feature preliminary races on Friday and Saturday, with finals taking place later each day. Key swimmers to watch include James Augustin for the men's team and Avery Benigni for the women's. The Roger Williams men's and women's 200-yard freestyle relay teams are both ranked in the top ten in the conference.

  • The NJAC Championships begin on Thursday, February 12th.
  • Preliminary races will be held on Friday and Saturday, with finals taking place later each day.
  • The competition will conclude on Sunday with the final events.

The players

James Augustin

A key competitor for the Roger Williams men's swimming team, seeded eighth in the 50-yard freestyle and ranked within the top ten in the 100-yard freestyle.

Avery Benigni

The leading swimmer for the Roger Williams women's team in the 50-yard freestyle, posting a time of 24.91.

Roger Williams University Men's Swimming Team

The team is aiming to improve on their fifth-place finish from the previous two NJAC Championship seasons.

Roger Williams University Women's Swimming Team

The team is looking to climb from their seventh and eighth place finishes in the NJAC Championships in recent years.

New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC)

A collegiate athletic conference affiliated with NCAA Division III, primarily comprised of public universities in New Jersey, which will expand to include SUNY New Paltz as a full member in 2026.

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The takeaway

The NJAC Championships represent a crucial opportunity for the Roger Williams men's and women's swimming teams to showcase their talent and improve their conference standings, as they strive to build momentum heading into the postseason.