The New York University seventh-ranked women's swimming & diving team ended the first day of the NYU Invitational in the lead on Friday at the Palladium Natatorium.

Hosting Drew University and Stevens Institute of Technology for the two-day meet, the Violets are currently first with 136 points. Stevens is second with 54 points while Drew is third with 49. 

The Violets won every event on Friday and swept the top three places in three events.

Nicole Ranile won the 500 freestyle in 5:03.63 after taking the lead halfway through the race and holding it all the way to the finish. Caitlin Marshall recorded 5:06.54 to finish second while Emery Muller posted 5:10.07 for third.

Zeynep Tokuz claimed the 200 individual medley, clocking 2:08.19. Hope Xayaveth placed second with a time of 2:11.29 and Calista Lynch was third in 2:12.53.

Kaley McIntyre secured the 50 freestyle in 24.41. Isabel Oldham touched in 25.08 while Grace Baik took third in 25.31.

The Violets also won both the 200 freestyle and 400 medley relays. The freestyle A squad of Muller, Oldham, Xayaveth and McIntyre bested the rest in 1:38.54. The medley A squad hit the wall in 3:54.29.

"Nicole's 500 was outstanding," Head Coach Trevor Miele said. "She split really well and finished strong. Zeynep got out fast in the 200 IM and kept pouring it on - it was a really good mid-season time for her. Kaley finished it off with a strong 50 and then anchored out the 400 medley relay with an impressive swim."

"The ladies' performances looked good and I'm excited to see them swim tomorrow," Miele added.

The Violets will return to the pool for Day 2 of the Invitational on Saturday in the Palladium Natatorium. The divers will start the day at 10:00 a.m. while the second swim session of the weekend will begin at 1:00 p.m.