PURCHASE, N.Y. – Purchase College wrapped up competition at the 2023 Skyline Conference Women's Swimming & Diving Championships at home on Sunday.  The Panthers placed sixth out of six teams with 92 points.

Results

The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy won the title for the sixth-consecutive time 830 points, while Sarah Lawrence College (300) and St. Joseph's University-NY (LI) (256) rounded out the top-three teams.

The championships saw 10 new records set over the two days, including two more Sunday, with USMMA's Camden Martin setting a new mark in the women's 200 Back (2:06.96) and the Mariners teaming for another in the women's 400 Free Relay to cap the action. Annie Hood, Emmy Higgins, Elise Dahlke and Jessica Felske touched first in that event for USMMA in a speedy 3:38.06.  

On Saturday, USMMA set seven of the eight new records, including a new mark in a new event for the championships – the 200 Free Relay. In that opening event, Haley Agin, Hood, Felske and Higgins combined for a first-place showing on the women's side in 1:40.99

SLC's Katherine McKane set a new conference record in the women's 400 IM – another new event for the championships – touching first 4:48.34.  The league powerhouse also set new conference records in the 200 MR.  

USMMA's Layne Andersen was named Diver of the Year. Hood was named Swimmer of the Year, edging her teammate Higgins for the top spot in total individual points on the women's side. Hood registered 61 points to pace the field.  

SLC's freshman Keilani Talma earned Rookie of the Year distinction after totaling 55 points, fourth highest on the weekend on the women' side and best among newcomers.

Student-athletes who placed first in their respective events are named to the first-team all-conference, while runners-up in their events collect second-team praise.  

SJU head coach Chris Brandenberger (6th season) was voted Coach of the Year on the women's side by his peers.

2023 Skyline Conference Swimming and Diving Championships

Women's Award Winners
Swimmer of the Year: Annie Hood, USMMA
Diver of the Year: Layne Andersen, USMMA
Rookie of the Year: Keilani Talma, Sarah Lawrence
Coach of the Year: Chris Brandenberger, St. Joseph's-Long Island

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