For the first time ever, the New York University women's swimming and diving team are National Champions!

Competing at the NCAA Division III National Championships in Indianapolis, IN, the Violets came out on top with 517 points. Behind them, Emory University followed with 433.5 and Kenyon University rounded out the top three with 380. 

"I couldn't be more proud of this group. They've worked so hard all year, and it's amazing to finally win the whole thing," said Head Coach Trevor Miele.

Miele was named College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association (CSCAA) Women's Swimming Coach of the Year for the second time. Kaley McIntyre, who won five national titles this week, was named CSCAA Women's Swimmer of the Year for the third consecutive season.  

McIntyre (48.53) defended her back-to-back titles in the 100 free on Saturday, racing out to a first-place finish for the third year in a row.
 
To open the night, Bethany Spangler (17:00.88) placed 8th overall to earn All-American honors in the 1650 free. Teammates Aanya Wala (14:14.28) and Emery Muller (17:19.46) made All-American Second Team. 

Maeve O'Donnell (49.91) and Llew Ladomirak (50.41) placed 3rd and 6th, respectively, to earn All-America honors in the 100 free, while Lian Jeong Engle (50.53) and Nicole Ranile (51.01) collected All-American Second Team. 

Elise Emig (2:01.50) earned All-American status with a 7th-place finish in the 200 back. 

In the 200 breast, Sammy Wong (2:18.12) placed first in the consolation final, 9th overall, and Babette Bradley (2:19.45) placed 12th as both achieved All-American Second Team. 

Meera Kasturi (432.75) finished 12th in the 3-meter dive and collected All-American Second Team accolades. 

"It was great," said Head Diving Coach Todd Kolean. "Meera was awesome in an incredibly talented field."

The Violets closed out the championship week with a National title in the 400 free relay. Jeong Engle, O'Donnell, Ladomirak, and McIntyre secured the first-place finish with a time of 3:18.66. 

"I can't thank everyone enough for their hardwork and dedication, especially our seniors," Miele added. "They've been the backbone of this team for the past four years and I'm so incredibly happy for them."

McIntyre ends her monumental four-year NYU career as a 15-time National Champion (11 individual, four relay).