<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:s="https://purpleeagles.com/services/xml_schema/story" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>Niagara University Athletics</title><link>https://purpleeagles.com/rss.aspx?path=mswim</link><description>Latest news items for Niagara University Athletics</description><atom:link href="https://purpleeagles.com/rss?path=mswim" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><language>en-us</language><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>Former Purple Eagle Peter Kennedy Partakes in the U.S. Masters Swimming Short Course Nationals</title><link>https://purpleeagles.com/news/2026/5/6/mens-swimming-former-purple-eagle-peter-kennedy-partakes-in-the-us-masters-swimming-short-course-nationals.aspx</link><guid>https://purpleeagles.com/news/2026/5/6/mens-swimming-former-purple-eagle-peter-kennedy-partakes-in-the-us-masters-swimming-short-course-nationals.aspx</guid><category>Men's Swimming</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Former Purple Eagle Peter Kennedy at the U.S. Masters Swimming Short Course Nationals" src="https://purpleeagles.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/5/6/IMG_9248.png" /><br /><br />Niagara University, NY - Peter Kennedy in the U.S. Masters Swimming Short Course Nationals in Greensboro, N.C. broke two of his own USMS records in the 90-94 age group, going 1:35.51 in the 100 yard back and 44.46 in the 50 yard back. He would have had a third record but was disqualified in the 200 yard back after breaking his old record by six seconds. In all, he claimed four gold medals at the meet and was proud to showcase them with his Niagara Swimming shirt.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://purpleeagles.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/6/IMG_9248.png" /><media:content url="https://purpleeagles.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/6/IMG_9248.png"><media:title>Former Purple Eagle Peter Kennedy at the U.S. Masters Swimming Short Course Nationals</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://purpleeagles.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/6/IMG_9248.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 6 May 2026 15:35:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>7</s:sport_id><s:story_id>39114</s:story_id></item><item><title>Swimming Breaks Records at the National Invitational Championship</title><link>https://purpleeagles.com/news/2026/3/17/mens-swimming-swimming-breaks-records-at-the-national-invitational-championship.aspx</link><guid>https://purpleeagles.com/news/2026/3/17/mens-swimming-swimming-breaks-records-at-the-national-invitational-championship.aspx</guid><category>Men's Swimming, Women's Swimming</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Swimming at NIC 2026" src="https://purpleeagles.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/17/SWIMMING.jpg" /><br /><br />Ocala, F.L. - The Niagara Purple Eagles Swimming team wrapped up at the CSCAA National Invitational Championship in Ocala, Florida with the Men placing 21st (152.5 points) and the Women 34th (93 points). This marks the most points scored at the meet in program history.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://purpleeagles.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/17/SWIMMING.jpg" /><media:content url="https://purpleeagles.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/17/SWIMMING.jpg"><media:title>Swimming at NIC 2026</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://purpleeagles.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/17/SWIMMING.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 12:07:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>7</s:sport_id><s:story_id>39011</s:story_id></item><item><title>Swimming Finishes Third in the 2026 MAAC Swimming &amp; Diving Championship</title><link>https://purpleeagles.com/news/2026/2/14/mens-swimming-swimming-finishes-third-in-the-2026-maac-swimming-diving-championship.aspx</link><guid>https://purpleeagles.com/news/2026/2/14/mens-swimming-swimming-finishes-third-in-the-2026-maac-swimming-diving-championship.aspx</guid><category>Men's Swimming, Women's Swimming</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Marty Divis at the 2026 MAAC Championship" src="https://purpleeagles.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/2/14/RH1_2396.jpeg" /><br /><br />Geneva, OH — Niagara swimming teams delivered strong performances at the 2026 MAAC Swimming and Diving Championships on Saturday, with the women placing third and the men finishing third in the final team standings at SPIRE Institute in Geneva, OH.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://purpleeagles.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/14/RH1_2396.jpeg" /><media:content url="https://purpleeagles.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/14/RH1_2396.jpeg"><media:title>Marty Divis at the 2026 MAAC Championship</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://purpleeagles.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/14/RH1_2396.jpeg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 23:36:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>7</s:sport_id><s:story_id>38935</s:story_id></item><item><title>Niagara Claims Multiple Podium Finishes on Day Three of MAAC Championships</title><link>https://purpleeagles.com/news/2026/2/13/mens-swimming-niagara-claims-multiple-podium-finishes-on-day-three-of-maac-championships.aspx</link><guid>https://purpleeagles.com/news/2026/2/13/mens-swimming-niagara-claims-multiple-podium-finishes-on-day-three-of-maac-championships.aspx</guid><category>Men's Swimming, Women's Swimming</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Thomas Latimer at the 2026 MAAC Championships" src="https://purpleeagles.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/2/13/Niagara-swim-dive-Session4_11.jpeg" /><br /><br />Geneva, OH — Niagara swimmers delivered strong performances on the third day of the 2026 MAAC Swimming and Diving Championships on Friday, with multiple Purple Eagles reaching the podium across individual and relay events at SPIRE Institute in Geneva, OH.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://purpleeagles.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/13/Niagara-swim-dive-Session4_11.jpeg" /><media:content url="https://purpleeagles.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/13/Niagara-swim-dive-Session4_11.jpeg"><media:title>Thomas Latimer at the 2026 MAAC Championships</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://purpleeagles.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/13/Niagara-swim-dive-Session4_11.jpeg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 23:47:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>7</s:sport_id><s:story_id>38927</s:story_id></item><item><title>Swimming Makes Strong Statement on Day 2 of MAAC Championships</title><link>https://purpleeagles.com/news/2026/2/12/mens-swimming-swimming-makes-strong-statement-on-day-2-of-maac-championships.aspx</link><guid>https://purpleeagles.com/news/2026/2/12/mens-swimming-swimming-makes-strong-statement-on-day-2-of-maac-championships.aspx</guid><category>Men's Swimming, Women's Swimming</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Alania Pitton 2025-26" src="https://purpleeagles.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/2/3/Alaina-Pitton1.png" /><br /><br />Geneva, OH. — Niagara swimming teams continued their dominant performance at the 2026 MAAC Championships on Thursday, with multiple athletes reaching the podium at SPIRE Institute in Geneve, OH.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://purpleeagles.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/3/Alaina-Pitton1.png" /><media:content url="https://purpleeagles.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/3/Alaina-Pitton1.png"><media:title>Alania Pitton 2025-26</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://purpleeagles.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/3/Alaina-Pitton1.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 21:39:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>7</s:sport_id><s:story_id>38922</s:story_id></item><item><title>Niagara Sets MAAC Record in Day One of the MAAC Swimming and Diving Championships</title><link>https://purpleeagles.com/news/2026/2/11/mens-swimming-niagara-sets-maac-record-in-day-one-of-the-maac-swimming-and-diving-championships.aspx</link><guid>https://purpleeagles.com/news/2026/2/11/mens-swimming-niagara-sets-maac-record-in-day-one-of-the-maac-swimming-and-diving-championships.aspx</guid><category>Men's Swimming, Women's Swimming</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Natalie Killion 2025-26" src="https://purpleeagles.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/2/3/Natalie-Killion.png" /><br /><br />Geneva, OH — In the opening day of the 2026 MAAC Swimming and Diving Championships, Niagara claims victory in the 800-yard relay event and setting a new conference record at the SPIRE Institute in Geneva, OH.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://purpleeagles.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/3/Natalie-Killion.png" /><media:content url="https://purpleeagles.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/3/Natalie-Killion.png"><media:title>Natalie Killion 2025-26</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://purpleeagles.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/3/Natalie-Killion.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 21:38:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>7</s:sport_id><s:story_id>38919</s:story_id></item><item><title>24 Purple Eagles Named to MAAC Men’s &amp; Women’s Swimming &amp; Diving All-Academic Teams</title><link>https://purpleeagles.com/news/2026/2/10/mens-swimming-24-purple-eagles-named-to-maac-mens-womens-swimming-diving-all-academic-teams.aspx</link><guid>https://purpleeagles.com/news/2026/2/10/mens-swimming-24-purple-eagles-named-to-maac-mens-womens-swimming-diving-all-academic-teams.aspx</guid><category>Men's Swimming, Women's Swimming</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Niagara Swim Jacket" src="https://purpleeagles.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/2/10/KRB08907.jpg" /><br /><br />Geneva, OH – The Metro Atlantic Conference (MAAC) today announced that a total of 24 Niagara student-athletes were selected to the 2026 MAAC Men's and Women's Swimming & Diving All-Academic Team.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://purpleeagles.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/10/KRB08907.jpg" /><media:content url="https://purpleeagles.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/10/KRB08907.jpg"><media:title>Niagara Swim Jacket</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://purpleeagles.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/10/KRB08907.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 10:22:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>7</s:sport_id><s:story_id>38914</s:story_id></item><item><title>Holden Brock Awarded MAAC Men’s Swimmer of the Week</title><link>https://purpleeagles.com/news/2026/1/21/mens-swimming-holden-brock-awarded-maac-mens-swimmer-of-the-week.aspx</link><guid>https://purpleeagles.com/news/2026/1/21/mens-swimming-holden-brock-awarded-maac-mens-swimmer-of-the-week.aspx</guid><category>Men's Swimming</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Holden Brock at Media Day" src="https://purpleeagles.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/1/21/WEBSITE_BROCK.jpg" /><br /><br />Niagara men's swimmer Holden Brock has been named Jersey Mike's MAAC men's swimmer of the week.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://purpleeagles.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/1/21/WEBSITE_BROCK.jpg" /><media:content url="https://purpleeagles.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/1/21/WEBSITE_BROCK.jpg"><media:title>Holden Brock at Media Day</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://purpleeagles.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/1/21/WEBSITE_BROCK.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 13:01:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>7</s:sport_id><s:story_id>38875</s:story_id></item><item><title>17 Different Purple Eagles Claim Individual Gold on Senior Day</title><link>https://purpleeagles.com/news/2026/1/17/mens-swimming-17-different-purple-eagles-claim-individual-gold-on-senior-day.aspx</link><guid>https://purpleeagles.com/news/2026/1/17/mens-swimming-17-different-purple-eagles-claim-individual-gold-on-senior-day.aspx</guid><category>Men's Swimming, Women's Swimming</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Lance Cruz at the UB Invite on 11/22" src="https://purpleeagles.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/1/17/KRB00346.jpg" /><br /><br />Niagara University, N.Y. - Both the men's and women's teams started hot and never let up, combining to win 27 of 28 events on the day. The men claimed Gold in every race, with the women only dropping the 100 Fly. 21 events saw Niagara take the top 2 spots in the race at the Oxy Aquatic Center in Niagara University, N.Y.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://purpleeagles.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/1/17/KRB00346.jpg" /><media:content url="https://purpleeagles.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/1/17/KRB00346.jpg"><media:title>Lance Cruz at the UB Invite on 11/22</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://purpleeagles.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/1/17/KRB00346.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2026 22:36:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>7</s:sport_id><s:story_id>38870</s:story_id></item><item><title>Swimming Wraps Up Meet at Cleveland State</title><link>https://purpleeagles.com/news/2026/1/11/mens-swimming-swimming-wraps-up-meet-at-cleveland-state.aspx</link><guid>https://purpleeagles.com/news/2026/1/11/mens-swimming-swimming-wraps-up-meet-at-cleveland-state.aspx</guid><category>Men's Swimming, Women's Swimming</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Alaina Pitton at UB Invite 11/22" src="https://purpleeagles.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/1/11/KRB00252.jpg" /><br /><br />Cleveland, OH – Niagara Swimming gets solid outing in their first action of the New Year.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://purpleeagles.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/1/11/KRB00252.jpg" /><media:content url="https://purpleeagles.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/1/11/KRB00252.jpg"><media:title>Alaina Pitton at UB Invite 11/22</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://purpleeagles.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/1/11/KRB00252.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2026 09:04:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>7</s:sport_id><s:story_id>38858</s:story_id></item></channel></rss>