Pioneer Women’s Swimming and Diving Welcome 8 to the 2026 Class
The Alfred State Women Swimming and Diving are coming off a 2nd place AMCC finish and 4th place overall AMCC/E8 finish and look to bring back an AMCC title to Alfred.
Coach Smiechowski on the class: "This is the most talented women's class in the NCAA era for us. These 8 women will provide much needed depth to challenge for an AMCC title in 2023."
Incoming Class of 2026:
Anna Ivery- Camillus, NY Major- Nursing
50 free- 24.09
100 free- 55.48
100 back- 1:03.18
Why Alfred State: "I chose Alfred State because of the amazing environment in all aspects. I am beyond excited to be with such a great team and coaching staff this upcoming season."
Mallory O'Keefe- Brighton, CO Major- Forensic Science
200 free- 1:58.79
500 free- 5:14.44
1650 free- 18:19.70
400 I.M- 4:54.19
100 fly- 1:00.84
Why Alfred State: "I chose Alfred State because of the amazing athletic and academic opportunities, as well as the welcoming atmosphere on campus. I am looking forward to being part of such an exciting and motivated team!"
Emma Merrick- Cleveland, OH Major- Health Sciences
100 back- 1:04.11
200 back- 2:17.15
100 breast- 1:10.65
200 breast- 2:32.71
100 fly- 1:01.13
Why Alfred State: "I chose Alfred State because of their accredited and top-level programs, as well as how wonderful the swim team/coaches treated me when I visited. I love the vision everyone has for the team and am so excited to continue doing something that I love in college. Go Pioneers!"
Adriana Gill- Camillus, NY Major- Human Services Management
50 free- 27.06
100 free- 59.25
Why Alfred State: "I chose Alfred because of its academics, the hands on experience is exactly what I was looking for and I can't wait to start my future at Alfred."
Orla Reilly- Queens, NY Major- Architecture
100 breast- 1:14.57
200 breast- 2:50.30
50 free- 28.77
Why Alfred State: "I chose Alfred State because it has everything I'm looking for in academics and athletics. The atmosphere of the team is amazing, and the future looks promising. I'm looking forward to being a part of it next season."
Lydia Lapierre- Pine Valley, NY Major- Business Management
50 free- 27.87
100 free- 58.17
Why Alfred State: "I chose Alfred State because it fit perfectly with what I am looking for in every way possible. I am exhilarated to continue with my swimming and academic career at Alfred State. Go Pioneers!"
Porsha Harrington- Arcade, NY Major- Health Information Systems
200 I.M- 2:23.52
100 fly- 1:07.56
50 free- 28.65
Why Alfred State: "I chose Alfred State becuase it has good acaemic programs. I am also excited to contiune swimming with such a good team."
Madison Prober- Rushville, NY Major- Construction Electrician
200 free- 2:12.40 500 free- 5:59.15
Why Alfred State: "I chose Alfred state because it had my major of electrical construction and maintenance and had a great swim program. I am very excited to swim for such an amazing team."
