2015-16 Bentley University Women's Swimming and Diving News
Mancini Named Scholar All-America by CSCAA; Niemiec Also Recognized
June 22, 2016
Recent Bentley University graduate Nicola Mancini (Falmouth, Maine/ Falmouth HS), a four-time All-America who plans to return this coming year for her final season of eligibility, has been named a Scholar All-America by the College Swim Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) for her combined success in the pool and in the classroom.
McFarland & Mancini Named Bentley’s Outstanding Senior Athletes; Gladiuk Recipient of Powers Award
May 02, 2016
Men’s basketball’s Tyler McFarland (Rockport, Maine/Camden Hills HS) and diver Nicola Mancini (Falmouth, Maine/Falmouth HS), both of whom received All-America recognition in their respective sports, were named Bentley University’s Outstanding Senior Athletes Monday night during a Division of Student Affairs awards program in the Dana Center’s Carleton Room. In addition, hockey standout Andrew Gladiuk (White Rock, B.C./Nanaimo Clippers) was presented with the Edward J. Powers Scholar Athlete Award as Bentley’s premier senior scholar-athlete.
Mancini Named NE-10 Sport Excellence Winner; 6 Falcon Swimmers & Divers Selected Academic All-Conference
April 06, 2016
Four-time Division II All-America diver Nicola Mancini (Falmouth, Maine/ Falmouth HS) was selected as the Northeast-10 Conference’s Sport Excellence award winner for women’s swimming and diving for her success in the pool and the classroom.
Mancini Finishes Season with 22nd-Place Finish at NCAAs
March 11, 2016
After earning her fourth career All-America award with a sixth-place finish in the three-meter diving Wednesday night, Bentley University senior Nicola Mancini (Falmouth, Maine/Falmouth HS) closed out the season by finishing 22nd in the one-meter Friday night during the NCAA Division II Swimming and Diving Championships at the Indiana University Natatorium.
Mancini Rallies in Prelims & Earns All-America Honors in Finals
March 09, 2016
Bentley University Nicola Mancini (Falmouth, Maine/Falmouth HS) earned her fourth career All-America award Wednesday night during the NCAA Division II Swimming and Diving Championships after storming back in the prelims of the three-meter diving during the afternoon session to just qualify for the finals.
Mancini Qualifies for NCAA Championships in Diving
March 08, 2016
Bentley University senior Nicola Mancini (Falmouth, Maine/Falmouth HS), a three-time All-America, qualified for the NCAA Division II Championships after finishing fourth from the three-meter board during Tuesday’s qualification meet at the Indiana University Natarium located on the campus of IUPUI.
Three Bentley Divers Selected for NCAA Prequalification Meet in Indianapolis
February 25, 2016
Bentley University senior divers Nicola Mancini (Falmouth, Maine/ Falmouth HS), Courtney Stone (Andover/Andover HS) and Colton Bridge (Tolland, Conn./Tolland HS) will be in Indianapolis, Ind. next month to compete in the NCAA Division II pre-qualification meet on Tuesday, March 8 at the famed Indiana University Natatorium, located on the campus of Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis (IUPUI).
Mancini & Niemiec Earn Gold During Final Night of NE-10’s; Bentley Finishes 3rd
February 07, 2016
Senior All-American Nicola Mancini (Falmouth, Maine/Falmouth HS) earned her sixth career gold medal in as many tries and sophomore Emily Niemiec (Meriden, Conn./ Francis T. Maloney HS) repeated as 200 yard breaststroke champion to lead the Bentley University Falcons during the final night of the 2016 Northeast-10 Conference Women’s Swimming and Diving Championships Sunday night at WPI.
Niemiec & Kaduboski Lead Bentley Women during Day 3 of NE-10 Championships
February 06, 2016
Sophomore Emily Niemiec (Meriden, Conn./Francis T. Maloney HS) and freshman Kate Kaduboski (Dedham/Dedham HS) were the top performers for the Bentley University women’s swimming team during day 3 of the Northeast-10 Conference Women’s Swimming and Diving Championships at WPI Saturday night.
Mancini Earns Gold for 5th Time in NE-10 Diving; School Records for Niemiec and McGahie
February 05, 2016
Bentley University senior All-America Nicola Mancini (Falmouth, Maine/ Falmouth HS) earned her fifth career Northeast-10 Conference gold medal Friday night as she captured the one-meter diving during the conference swimming and diving championships at WPI’s Sports and Recreation Center.
Strong Start to NE-10 Swimming for Bentley with 1 Gold, 1 Silver, 3 School Records & 1 Meet Record
February 04, 2016
The Bentley University men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams got off to a strong start Thursday night during the Northeast-10 Conference Championships at WPI’s Sports and Recreation Center with a gold medal, a silver medal, three school records and a championship record.
Bentley Swimmers & Divers Set for Northeast-10 Championships
February 03, 2016
Current members of the Bentley University swimming and diving teams own a total of 31 individual medals from previous Northeast-10 Conference championships. They’ll be looking to significantly add to that total later this week when the 2016 championships are contested at WPI’s Sports & Recreation Center.
12 Bentley Swimmers & Divers Cited by Northeast-10
February 01, 2016
A dozen members of the Bentley University swimming and diving teams, including senior divers Colton Bridge (Tolland, Conn./Tolland HS) and Nicola Mancini (Falmouth, Maine/Falmouth HS), were recognized by the Northeast-10 Conference Monday with weekly honors.
Bridge & Mancini Collect Diver of the Week Honors from NE-10, Again
January 28, 2016
In what has become a regular occurrence, Bentley University seniors Colton Bridge (Tolland, Conn./Tolland HS) and Nicola Mancini (Falmouth, Maine/Falmouth HS) have been selected as the Divers of the Week in the Northeast-10 Conference.
Jameson & Pernsteiner Help Bentley Close Out Dual Season With Win at Bridgewater State
January 26, 2016
Led by freshman Brooke Jameson (Bedford/Bedford HS) and senior Meg Pernsteiner (Highland Heights, Ohio/Hawken School), the Bentley University women’s swimming and diving team closed out its dual schedule with a 158-108 victory over Bridgewater State University Tuesday evening at Bridgewater.
Bridge & Mancini Receive Diver of the Week Honors from Northeast-10
January 20, 2016
Bentley University seniors Colton Bridge (Tolland, Conn./Tolland HS) and Nicola Mancini (Falmouth, Maine/Falmouth HS) have been named the Diving Athletes of the Week in the Northeast-10 Conference following their strong performances last week in meets with St. Michael’s College and Keene State College.