LOCK HAVEN, Pa. - The Lock Haven women's swimming team opened its 2026-27 season inside Zimmerli Pool by hosting Millersville in a dual meet (Oct. 9). 

The Bald Eagles fell short to the Marauders, 172-71. 

On the day, the Bald Eagles had three wins in the individual events, with more podium places to wrap up the season-opening meet. 

Kate MacAlister had two first-place finishes, winning the 100 Yard Butterfly (1:02.64) and the 50 Yard Butterfly (28.37). Notably, MacAlister finished third in the 100 Yard Backstroke (1:04.47). 

Veronica Karboski won the 50 Yard Freestyle (25.50) and finished third in the 100 Yard Freestyle (57.01). 

On the relay side, the Bald Eagles took second in the 200 Yard Freestyle Relay (1:43.14). The relay team consisted of Karboski, Gianna Gruska, Kate Jaskiewicz, and AnnaLee Protasiewicz. 

To round out top three finishes, Elsa Lucas finished third in the 100 Yard Breaststroke (1:11.63). Melanie Robertson finished third in the 50 Yard Breaststroke (33.22). Finally, Hannah Turner finished third in the 100 Yard Butterfly (1:05.71). 

Up Next: 
The Bald Eagles return to action on Oct. 16 at the IUP Fall Invite hosted by Indiana University of Pennsylvania.