Courtesy: Northeastern Athletics
BOSTON – The Northeastern swimming and diving program signed 11 recruits for the 2021-22 season, announced by head coach Roy Coates on Thursday. The Huskies add 10 swimmers and one diver during the signing period.
Francesca Arciniegas
Event(s): Backstroke/
Hometown: New City, N.Y
High School: Clarkstown High School South
Accolades
- Ranked 16th in New York for swimming
- Two-time finalist at the ISCA TYR Summer Senior Championship
- Top Times: 100 back (57.33), 200 breast (2:22.02), 100 fly (56.66), 200 fly (2:04.56), 200 IM (2:06.56), 400 IM (4:24.61)
Arciniegas says …
“I am super excited to announce my commitment to further my academic and athletic career at Northeastern University. I chose Northeastern because of its academic excellence, amazing coaches, and wonderful team. I would love to thank my family, friends, and coaches for supporting me throughout this journey. Go Huskies!!”
Emily Cooley
Event: Freestyle
Hometown: Folsom, Calif.
High School:: Folsom
Accolades
- Swam a personal-best time of 52.03 in the 100 free to finish 23rd at Speedo Champions Series (Feb. 2020)
- Clocked a lifetime-best time of 24.05 in the 50 free at the California CIF State Championships (May 2019)
- Top Times: 50 free (24.05), 100 free (52.03), 100 fly (57.77)
Cooley says …
“I am so excited and honored to announce my commitment to further my academics and continue swimming at Northeastern University! I chose Northeastern because of the endless opportunities both in and out of the pool, and I couldn’t be more thrilled to join such an amazing group of girls! Thank you so much to my family, friends, teammates, and coaches for their endless support throughout this process! GO HUSKIES!!!”
Kate Cosgrove
Event: Backstroke
Hometown: Kensington, Md.
High School: The Academy of the Holy Cross
Accolades
- Ranked 15th in the state of Maryland
- Finished runner-up in the 100 back (55.53) at the WMPSSDL Championships (Feb. 2020)
- Top Times: 100 back (55.53), 200 back (2:03.66), 100 fly (56.26)
Cosgrove says …
“I am so excited to announce my commitment to swim and study at Northeastern University!! I chose Northeastern because of the amazing academic reputation and the incredible coaching staff! Go Huskies!!”
Nicole Linell
Event: Breaststroke
Hometown: Weston, Conn.
High School: Weston
Accolades
- Ranked 14th in the state of Connecticut
- Swam a time of 1:05.07 in the 100 breast to finish fourth at CIAC Girls Open Championship (Nov. 2019)
- Top Times: 100 breast (1:03.52), 200 breast (2:18.99)
“I am so excited to announce my commitment to study and swim at Northeastern University! I chose Northeastern because of its rigorous academics and highly competitive swim program. I couldn’t have done this without the support of my amazing family, coaches, and friends. GO HUSKIES!!!”
Devon Muldoon
Position: Backstroke
Hometown: Montclair, N.J.
High School: Montclair
Accolades
- USA Swimming Scholastic All-American
- Tallied an eighth-place finish in the 200 IM (2:07.03) at the NJSIAA Meet of Champions (March 2020)
- Top Times: 500 free (4:58.59), 100 back (57.55), 200 back (2:02.48), 200 IM (2:05.61), 400 IM (4:31.08)
Muldoon says …
“I am thrilled to announce my commitment to swim and study at Northeastern University! I chose Northeastern because of its exceptional academic and athletic programs. Thank you to my coaches, teammates, friends, and family for supporting me along the way. Go Huskies!”
Erin Murphy
Event: Diving
Hometown: Duxbury, Mass.
High School: Duxbury
Accolades
- Posted a third-place finish at the MIAA Girls South Sectional Championship on the 1-meter springboard (431.50)
- Top Mark: 1-Meter Diving (431.50)
Murphy says …
“I chose Northeastern University for the unparalleled academics and endless opportunities found on and off campus. In addition, the competitive and supportive energy fostered by the swimming and diving athletes and coaches is unmatched and I cannot wait to contribute to their success.”
Daphne Peterson
Event: Freestyle
Hometown: West Simsbury, Conn.
High School: The Ethel Walker School
Accolades
- Ranked 20th in the state of Connecticut
- Tallied a fourth-place finish in the mile at the Connecticut Swimming Senior Championships (Feb. 2020)
- Top Times: 500 free (4:59.43), 1650 free (17:17.92), 400 IM (4:33.64)
Peterson says …
“I am beyond excited to announce my commitment to swim and study at Northeastern University! A huge thank you to my coaches, teammates, and family – particularly Amelia and Maggie – for spending every waking hour with me in and out of the pool. I look forward to the amazing opportunities that Northeastern has to offer. GO HUSKIES!”
Hannah Seward
Event: Freestyle
Hometown: Ridgefield, Conn.
High School: Ridgefield
Accolades
- Ranked No. 4 in Connecticut
- Clocked a career-best time of 54.64 to win the 100 fly at the AD SCHE Region 1 Invitational (Feb. 2020)
- Top Times: 50 free (23.81), 100 free (51.86), 100 fly (54.64), 200 IM (2:04.83)
Seward says …
“Northeastern 2025!!! So excited to continue to swim and study at this amazing school. Thank you to my family, coaches, friends, and all my friends for helping me get here. CANNOT WAIT!! GO HUSKIES!!”
Amy Ung
Event: Freestyle/Backstroke
Hometown: Monterey Park, Calif.
High School: Mark Keppel
Accolades
- Finalist in the 100 back and 200 free at the California CIF Southern Division 3 Section Championship (May 2020)
- Tallied a 14th-place finish in the 100 back at the USA Swimming Futures Championships (Aug. 2019)
- Top Times: 200 free (1:52.58), 100 back (56.66), 200 back (2:03.21)
Ung says …
“I am thrilled to announce my commitment to continue my academic and athletic career at Northeastern University! I chose Northeastern because of their amazing academic programs and how close everyone is on the team. I cannot wait to join these girls and race our hearts out! Special thanks to my family, friends, and especially my coaches that helped me get to where I am today. I could not have done it without all the endless love and support. GO HUSKIES!!”
Stella Urness
Event: Freestyle
Hometown: Delray Beach, Fla.
High School: Saint Andrew’s School
Accolades
- Two-time finalist in the 50 free and 100 breast at the FHSAA 1A Region 4 Championships (Oct. 2020)
- Tallied a 10th-place finish in the 50 free (24.24) at the FHSAA 1A State Championships (Nov. 2019)
- Top Times: 50 free (23.88), 100 free (52.29), 100 breast (1:05.19)
Urness says …
“I am so excited to announce my commitment to further my athletic and academic career at Northeastern University. I chose Northeastern because I believe the coaches really care about their swimmers’ success in and out of the water. Go Huskies!”
Angela Woronko
Event: Freestyle
Hometown: Hummelstown, Pa.
High School: Hershey
Accolades
- Ranked No. 32 in Pennsylvania
- Earned a pair of top-six finishes in the sprint freestyle events at the PIAA District 03 Girls AAA Championships (Feb. 2020)
- Top Times: 50 free (24.05), 100 free (51.76)
Woronko says …
“I’m so excited to announce my commitment to swim and study at Northeastern University! I chose Northeastern because of the outstanding academics and the incredible team and coaches. Go Huskies!!!”