LEC Women’s Swimming & Diving Weekly Awards – Week Ending November 8, 2026

11/9/2026 1:30:00 PM

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The Little East Conference (LEC) announced its women’s swimming & diving weekly awards Monday, recognizing Eastern Connecticut’s Ashley Carvente and Kalynn Stewart and Gordon’s Joy Evans for their performances during the week. Evans earned both Diver of the Week and Rookie Diver of the Week honors.

Swimmer of the Week: Ashley Carvente, Eastern Connecticut
Sophomore | Norwalk, Conn.

Carvente won two individual events and contributed to a winning relay as the Warriors defeated Bridgewater State, 184-77, and the University of New England, 166.5-82.5.

Carvente won the 200-yard butterfly in 2:24.62, finishing six seconds ahead of the runner-up, and touched first in the 400-yard individual medley in 5:21.77. She also helped Eastern Connecticut win the 400-yard medley relay in 4:20.58.

Diver / Rookie Diver of the Week: Joy Evans, Gordon
Freshman | Anacortes, Wash.

Evans claimed first place in the one-meter diving competition with a score of 174.50 points, earning both Diver of the Week and Rookie Diver of the Week recognition.

Rookie Swimmer of the Week: Kalynn Stewart, Eastern Connecticut
Freshman | Oxford, Conn.

Stewart earned an individual victory and helped the Warriors win the 400-yard medley relay in victories over Bridgewater State and the University of New England.

Stewart won the 50-yard breaststroke in 33.45 seconds and contributed to the first-place 400-yard medley relay, which finished in 4:20.58. She also placed third in the 100-yard freestyle in 58.22 seconds and helped Eastern Connecticut finish second in the 400-yard freestyle relay in 4:02.74.