Fans take note: Baruch’s swimming program is in the midst of its most successful period in College history, with the women’s team winning four straight CUNY Athletic Conference (CUNYAC) championships while the men have won three of the last four.
Baruch’s swim teams have also grown regionally, with the Bearcats successfully competing against universities outside Division III. Last March, for example, the women’s team finished in lucky 13th place at the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Open Championship hosted by Harvard University.
Standout swimmers are helping anchor this success. Rewriting many of Baruch’s swimming records is Julia Sung (’14), named the CUNYAC Women’s Most Valuable Swimmer for 2011–12 and 2012–13. Sung enters her senior year seeking an unprecedented third straight MVP award.
Swim team member Alyssa Lubrino (’13, MBA ’14) was named the 2013 CUNYAC Female Scholar-Athlete of the Year. The honors accounting major graduated in January 2013 with a 3.669 GPA and returned as an MBA candidate this fall.
From the men’s draw, Jacky Lau (’16) was named the 2012–13 CUNYAC Rookie of the Year and was also voted the MVP of the 2013 men’s CUNYAC finals.
“We are very proud of our swimming program, coached by Charles Lampasso,” says Athletic Director Ray Rankis. “The teams are successful in and out of the pool and are one of the bright spots in Baruch’s athletic program. We look forward to a great season ahead.” The swimming teams began their 2013–14 schedule in October and will complete the season in March.
—John Neves
Come out and support the Bearcats. Schedules and directions are available at BaruchAthletics.com.