Wednesday, November 4
Kingston, R.I.
5:00 PM

Providence College

at

University of Rhode Island

A female swimmer dressed in a black swim suit and white racing cap stands with her hands on her hips looking over the pool prior to a race.

11/4/2026 8:50:00 PM | Swimming and Diving

Bella Lombard swept the backstroke events as the Friars claimed five individual first-place finishes overall.

KINGSTON, R.I. – The Providence College women's swimming and diving team fell to Rhode Island, 180-100, on November 4 in Kingston, R.I. The Friars claimed five individual first-place finishes at the meet, led Bella Lombard, who swept the backstroke events.
 
Lombard topped the field in the 50-yard backstroke (27.14) and 100-yard back (58.26). Lauren Wagner had a solid performance in the breaststroke events, finishing first in the 100-yard breast (1:07.83) and second in the 50-yard race (31.63).
 
Also claiming wins during the meet were Lily Malone in the 50-yard free (24.78) and Ashlyn Wills in the 50-yard fly (27.01).
 
TOP FINISHES
50-Yard Backstroke: Bella Lombard – 1st place (27.14)
50-Yard Breaststroke: Lauren Wagner – 2nd place (31.63)
50-Yard Freestyle: Lily Malone – 1st place (24.78)
100-Yard Backstroke: Bella Lombard – 1st place (58.26)
100-Yard Breaststroke: Lauren Wagner – 1st place (1:07.83)
50-Yard Butterfly: Ashlyn Wills – 1st place (27.01)
100-Yard IM: Siara Celentano – 2nd place (1:02.43)
 
The men's and women's teams return to action at the Harold Anderson Invitational on Nov. 19-22 at the University of Rhode Island in Kingston, R.I.
 
- GO FRIARS -  
 
Friday, October 30
Sunday, October 11
Saturday, January 31
Saturday, November 08