The New York University women's swimming and diving team returned to the pool for the first time in over a month with duals against Williams College and the Massachussetts Institute of Technology on Friday, January 17, in Williamstown, MA. 

The #3-ranked Violets defeated the Ephs 170.0-126.0, but fell to the Engineers 157.0-139.0. 

"That was a big win vs. Williams, as they had not lost a dual meet since 2008," said NYU Head Coach Trevor Miele. 

Kaley McIntyre continued her standout seasons with individual wins in the 50, 100, and 200-yard freestyle. 

"Kaley continues to show herself as one of the best swimmers in the country," Miele said. " Winning three events against elite competition, including beating (Alexandra) Turvey and (Ella) Roberson, speaks volumes about her talent and work ethic. She's building on her remarkable NCAA performance last year, and we're excited to see what she'll accomplish next."

Caitlin Marshall added on to NYU's success with a win in the 200-yard butterfly. 

"Caitlin's 200 fly was a standout swim," said Miele. "She's been putting in the work, and it's paying off in big ways. Her performance today showed both her grit and her ability to rise to the occasion when it matters most."

Additionally, Hope Xayaveth claimed a victory in the 100-yard butterfly. 

"Hope dominated the 100 fly in a way that reflects her her hard work this season - she easily beat Turvey - who was second at NCAA's last year," added Miele.

In the diving portion of the night, Issara Schmidt placed second in the one-meter dive with a final score of 292.30. 

"It was great having senior captain Issara Schmidt back and she didn't miss a beat, barely getting beat in the 1 meter competition.," said Diving Coach Todd Kolean. .

Overall, the Violets claimed wins in five of the day's 16 events. 

"This was a historic meet for our women's team," explained Miele. "Beating Williams for the first time ever and coming so close to MIT, especially just after returning from our training trip, is a testament to the heart, talent, and determination of this group. I couldn't be prouder of how we competed, and I'm incredibly excited to see how we swim tomorrow."

In a short turnaround, NYU returns home to host Gettysburg at the Palladium tomorrow at 1 p.m. in Manhattan.