Florida State University Athletics
Saturday, October 17
Atlanta, Ga.
9:00 AM
Florida State
586
vs
203
George Washington
Photo by: Tom Weber, FSU Athletics
Noles Win 21 Events in 586-203 Win Over George Washington
10/17/2026 2:19:00 PM | Men's Swimming and Diving, Women's Swimming and Diving
ATLANTA – The No.23/RV Florida State swimming and diving teams defeated George Washington 586-203 to close the Dual Meet Tournament on Saturday morning at the McAuley Aquatic Center.
The Noles captured wins in 21 of 22 events, including seven 1-2-3 finishes and four 1-2 finishes.
Head Coach Neal Studd praised the teams' performances this weekend, saying, "the kids swam really fast, we're really focused on our long term plan and the end of the season… After a big training base, they're still sprinting and swimming and doing some things really, really well."
Mary Leigh Hardman was a leader over the weekend in the freestyle, setting a personal best on Saturday in the 100 free (49.49) and contributing to the winning 200 free relay team (1:30.96).
"I couldn't be more happy, I think it's a great start to the season. I'm way ahead of where I was last year in terms of my times, and I feel like I have a better attitude coming in," Hardman said.
Mathias Christensen posted three wins in the 200 IM over the weekend, leading a 1-2-3 finish for the Noles on Saturday with a time of 1:45.50 and notching a win in the 200 fly (1:42.84).
"Great times so far, pretty close to my [personal best]. I think it's a good start to the season, and can't wait to get back into practice and see where the season can go," Christensen said of his performance this weekend.
The FSU men took four 1-2-3 finishes. Andrew Rich won the 100 back (47.00), followed by Anthony Pineiro (47.91) and Willem Huggins (47.98). Logan Robinson (44.00), Gustav Olsson (44.04), and Levi Mozsarik (44.29) secured the top spots in the 100 free. The top 50 free spots went to Gustav Østerberg (20.19), Mozsarik (20.25), and Huggins (20.80). After Christensen, Clem Camacho (1:49.18) and Joey Coleman (1:51.18) took second and third in the 200 IM.
The Florida State women accounted for three 1-2-3 finishes. Martina Fanunza (2:13.93) took the win in the 200 breast, followed by Izzy Phifer (2:18.57) and Amelia Marek (2:20.66). Maryn McDade (22.67), Pauline Zeller (23.23), and Cara Knoblauch (23.56) led the way in the 50 free, while Sofia Jimenez (2:02.68), Lucy Porter (2:03.24), and Luiza Bersi (2:04.34) secured the top spots in the 200 IM.
The Noles swept on the the diving boards, with Jack Bessire (172.80) and Jack Sparks (165.75) placing first and second on the men's 1-meter and Evelyn Hall (154.70) and Hayden Ferenc (140.90) winning the top spots on the women's 3-meter. Hall also won the women's 1-meter (143.05) and Bessire won the men's 3-meter (182.75).
The Noles will return to Morcom Aquatics Center in Tallahassee to host the All Florida Invite at 2 p.m. on Oct. 23. The meet will include West Florida and North Florida.
For updates and exclusive content, follow the Seminoles on Twitter/X (@FSU_Swimming), Instagram (@FSUSwimDive) and Facebook (FSUSwimmingDiving).
The Noles captured wins in 21 of 22 events, including seven 1-2-3 finishes and four 1-2 finishes.
Head Coach Neal Studd praised the teams' performances this weekend, saying, "the kids swam really fast, we're really focused on our long term plan and the end of the season… After a big training base, they're still sprinting and swimming and doing some things really, really well."
Mary Leigh Hardman was a leader over the weekend in the freestyle, setting a personal best on Saturday in the 100 free (49.49) and contributing to the winning 200 free relay team (1:30.96).
"I couldn't be more happy, I think it's a great start to the season. I'm way ahead of where I was last year in terms of my times, and I feel like I have a better attitude coming in," Hardman said.
Mathias Christensen posted three wins in the 200 IM over the weekend, leading a 1-2-3 finish for the Noles on Saturday with a time of 1:45.50 and notching a win in the 200 fly (1:42.84).
"Great times so far, pretty close to my [personal best]. I think it's a good start to the season, and can't wait to get back into practice and see where the season can go," Christensen said of his performance this weekend.
The FSU men took four 1-2-3 finishes. Andrew Rich won the 100 back (47.00), followed by Anthony Pineiro (47.91) and Willem Huggins (47.98). Logan Robinson (44.00), Gustav Olsson (44.04), and Levi Mozsarik (44.29) secured the top spots in the 100 free. The top 50 free spots went to Gustav Østerberg (20.19), Mozsarik (20.25), and Huggins (20.80). After Christensen, Clem Camacho (1:49.18) and Joey Coleman (1:51.18) took second and third in the 200 IM.
The Florida State women accounted for three 1-2-3 finishes. Martina Fanunza (2:13.93) took the win in the 200 breast, followed by Izzy Phifer (2:18.57) and Amelia Marek (2:20.66). Maryn McDade (22.67), Pauline Zeller (23.23), and Cara Knoblauch (23.56) led the way in the 50 free, while Sofia Jimenez (2:02.68), Lucy Porter (2:03.24), and Luiza Bersi (2:04.34) secured the top spots in the 200 IM.
The Noles swept on the the diving boards, with Jack Bessire (172.80) and Jack Sparks (165.75) placing first and second on the men's 1-meter and Evelyn Hall (154.70) and Hayden Ferenc (140.90) winning the top spots on the women's 3-meter. Hall also won the women's 1-meter (143.05) and Bessire won the men's 3-meter (182.75).
The Noles will return to Morcom Aquatics Center in Tallahassee to host the All Florida Invite at 2 p.m. on Oct. 23. The meet will include West Florida and North Florida.
For updates and exclusive content, follow the Seminoles on Twitter/X (@FSU_Swimming), Instagram (@FSUSwimDive) and Facebook (FSUSwimmingDiving).
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