The Colorado College women's swimming and diving team opened the 2026-27 season in dominating fashion, downing Asbury University, 156-43, Friday afternoon at Schlessman Natatorium.
 
Sophomore Annie Engstrom and freshman Mercy March each posted a pair of individual wins Friday to lead the Tigers. Engstrom won the 200 and 500 freestyle races, while March, swimming in her first collegiate meet, captured the 100 breaststroke and 200 IM.
 
Each of them was also a member of a winning relay race on Friday, with Engstrom joining freshman Kate Chambon, senior Alyssa Tunggal and junior Megan McLaughlin to win the 200 freestyle relay and March swimming with sophomore Livi Woolery, Tunggal and senior Adeline Turner on the victorious 200 medley relay team.
 
Chambon won the 100 backstroke in her first collegiate competition, while junior Kylie Spalt won the 200 freestyle.
 
"I thought we did a great job executing our races tonight," head coach Jen Buffin said. "Our team brought great energy, stayed focused, and competed with purpose. It was exciting to see how our freshmen responded in their first collegiate meet, and I was especially proud of the leadership our seniors demonstrated throughout the evening. This was a great way to open our season against a strong conference opponent, and we're looking forward to carrying that energy and team first mentality into tomorrow's relay meet."
 
Senior Keller Pooley, the reigning SCAC Diver of the Year, won both the 1-meter and 3-meter events, followed by sophomores Julia Tilson and Hazel Ryden in each event.
 
"We came into our first meet of the season with great energy and a competitive mindset," diving coach Ellen Walker said. "The divers did a nice job of staying present, remaining focused, and taking it one dive at a time. Keller Pooley set the tone by achieving her first NCAA regional qualifying score of the season on the 1-meter board. It was a great start to the season, and I'm excited to see how this group continues to grow and build momentum as we move forward."
 
Colorado College and Asbury will compete in a relay meet on Saturday, Oct. 17, beginning at 11 a.m.