ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Oswego State swimming and diving teams opened the new year with a strong showing Sunday at the St. Petersburg Classic Relay Meet, competing against a deep field and delivering solid performances across a full slate of relay events.

The Basics
St Petersburg Classic Relay Meet
Men's Swim & Dive: 2^nd of 3 (116 points)
Women's Swim and Dive: 3^rd of 4 (91 points)
Location: St Petersburg, FL

How it Happened
The Lakers showcased their depth on both the women's and men's sides, earning multiple top five finishes. Oswego's women opened the meet with a third-place finish in the 200-yard freestyle relay, as the quartet of Willow Gaines, Aurora Jarvie, Gabby Janeski, and Jayna Laferriere touched in 1:47.00, setting the tone for the day.

On the men's side, Oswego's top finish came in the 3x100-yard medley relay, where the team of Nathan Ratta Vine, Manav Sindhi, and Ethan Calhoun captured first place with a winning time of 2:49.94.

The women continued to post competitive times throughout the meet, including a third-place finish in the 3x100-yard butterfly relay led by Joscelyn Coniski, Gabby Janeski, and Anna Baker (3:17.71), as well as a fourth-place showing in the 500-yard freestyle relay. Oswego also placed third in the women's 3x100-yard breaststroke relay, with Emily Lotito, Aurora Jarvie, and Gabby Janeski combining for a 3:52.48 effort.

Oswego's men consistently challenged near the top of the standings, earning second place in the 3x100-yard butterfly relay (2:47.89) and the 3x100-yard breaststroke relay (3:10.36). The Lakers capped the meet with a strong second-place finish in the 400-yard freestyle relay, finishing in 3:32.32.

What's Next
The Lakers will be back in action on January 11^th when they take on Berry College!