Yankee Ford LEC Women’s Swimming & Diving Athletes of the Week: January 12, 2026

1/12/2026 2:54:27 PM

Swimmer of the Week

Ella Smith (Chicopee, Mass.) - Senior - Western New England
Smith was undefeated in the Golden Bears’ dual meet win over LEC-rival Rhode Island College, claiming her three individual races by an average of 20.67 seconds as she was first to finish in the 200 freestyle (2:02.04), 200 breaststroke (2:32.28) and 400 individual medley (4:49.83). Smith swam in the 200 medley relay to help the team capture first place by just over 16.5 seconds.

Rookie Swimmer of the Week

Ashley Carvente (Norwalk, Conn.) - Freshman - Eastern Connecticut
Carvente equalled the second-most points in the meet (18), the most among freshmen, in the Owls dual meet versus Keene State. She won her two individual events, finishing first in the 100 butterfly (1:03.79) and 200 butterfly (2:20.45). Carvente was runner-up as a member of the 200 freestyle relay (1:49.14) and was third as a member of the 200 medley relay (2:02.87).

Diver of the Week: None selected

Rookie Diver of the Week: None selected