GLENSIDE, Pa. – The Arcadia University women's swimming team opened its 2026-27 season on Saturday afternoon, falling to York College of Pennsylvania, 114-83, in its season-opening dual meet.

HOW IT HAPPENED

• Ava Despeaux paced the Knights with two individual victories, winning the 200-yard individual medley in 2:20.55 and the 100-yard butterfly in 1:00.59.

• Arcadia opened the meet with a second-place finish in the 400-yard medley relay. The team of Gabby Schultz, Jenna Carr, Kayleigh Kennedy, and Caitlin O'Brien finished in 4:40.90.

• Schultz claimed first place in the 100-yard backstroke, touching the wall in 1:05.45. She also placed second in the 200-yard freestyle with a time of 2:08.17.

• Kylie Perry finished third in the 1,000-yard freestyle in 12:35.17, while Rylie Pellegrino added a third-place finish in the 100-yard breaststroke in 1:20.74.

• Arcadia closed the meet with a victory in the 200-yard freestyle relay. Despeaux, Audrey Haydu, Annalise Nichols, and Perry combined for a winning time of 1:48.09.

UP NEXT
The Knights return to action on Oct. 15 when they host Marywood. 
Action is set for 5:00 p.m.