<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:s="https://wcupagoldenrams.com/services/xml_schema/story" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>West Chester University Athletics</title><link>https://wcupagoldenrams.com/rss.aspx?path=mswim</link><description>Latest news items for West Chester University Athletics</description><atom:link href="https://wcupagoldenrams.com/rss?path=mswim" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><language>en-us</language><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>Paul Demesy Named Academic All-Area Performer of the Year; Nagy Honored As well</title><link>https://wcupagoldenrams.com/news/2026/4/14/mens-swimming-diving-paul-demesy-named-academic-all-area-performer-of-the-year-nagy-honored-as-well.aspx</link><guid>https://wcupagoldenrams.com/news/2026/4/14/mens-swimming-diving-paul-demesy-named-academic-all-area-performer-of-the-year-nagy-honored-as-well.aspx</guid><category>Men's Swimming &amp; Diving</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Paul Demesy and Kolos Nagy PhillySIDA graphic recognizing Demesy as Performer of the Year and Nagy as academic all-area" src="https://wcupagoldenrams.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/14/Demesy_and_Kolos_PhillySIDA_graphic.jpg" /><br /><br />PHILADELPHIA – West Chester University senior Paul Demesy (Saint Ulrich, France) was chosen the Philly-SIDA Academic All-Area Men's Swimming & Diving Performer of the Year and is one of 11 student-athletes named to the 2025-26 Philly-SIDA Academic All-Area Men's Swimming & Diving Team. The team is nominated and voted on by the sports information offices of 30 colleges and universities in the Philadelphia Metropolitan area.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://wcupagoldenrams.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/14/Demesy_and_Kolos_PhillySIDA_graphic.jpg" /><media:content url="https://wcupagoldenrams.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/14/Demesy_and_Kolos_PhillySIDA_graphic.jpg"><media:title>Paul Demesy and Kolos Nagy PhillySIDA graphic recognizing Demesy as Performer of the Year and Nagy as academic all-area</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://wcupagoldenrams.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/14/Demesy_and_Kolos_PhillySIDA_graphic.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:57:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>18</s:sport_id><s:story_id>24470</s:story_id></item><item><title>Kolos Nagy Repeats as PSAC Winter Top 10 Honoree</title><link>https://wcupagoldenrams.com/news/2026/4/8/mens-swimming-diving-kolos-nagy-repeats-as-psac-winter-top-10-honoree.aspx</link><guid>https://wcupagoldenrams.com/news/2026/4/8/mens-swimming-diving-kolos-nagy-repeats-as-psac-winter-top-10-honoree.aspx</guid><category>Men's Swimming &amp; Diving</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Graphic with primarily purple with gold accents and side profile of Kolos Nagy swimming announcing Nagy as PSAC Winter Top-10 Award honoree" src="https://wcupagoldenrams.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/7/Football_Score_Update_-_Landscape__1_.jpg" /><br /><br />LOCK HAVEN, PA – West Chester University senior swimmer, Kolos Nagy (Szazhalombatta, Hungary), was named to the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Winter Top 10 list it was announced Wednesday afternoon. He was one of five men named to the list and one of two Golden Rams, joining women's swimmer, Lenya Ryan (Wilmington, Del./Mt. Pleasant), who made the women's list.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://wcupagoldenrams.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/7/Football_Score_Update_-_Landscape__1_.jpg" /><media:content url="https://wcupagoldenrams.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/7/Football_Score_Update_-_Landscape__1_.jpg"><media:title>Graphic with primarily purple with gold accents and side profile of Kolos Nagy swimming announcing Nagy as PSAC Winter Top-10 Award honoree</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://wcupagoldenrams.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/7/Football_Score_Update_-_Landscape__1_.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 8 Apr 2026 15:05:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>18</s:sport_id><s:story_id>24445</s:story_id></item><item><title>Demesy, Diez and Coach Mazurek Sweep PSAC Swimming Major Awards</title><link>https://wcupagoldenrams.com/news/2026/3/26/mens-swimming-diving-demesy-diez-and-coach-mazurek-sweep-psac-swimming-major-awards.aspx</link><guid>https://wcupagoldenrams.com/news/2026/3/26/mens-swimming-diving-demesy-diez-and-coach-mazurek-sweep-psac-swimming-major-awards.aspx</guid><category>Men's Swimming &amp; Diving</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="PSAC MEN'S SWIM AWARD COVER" src="https://wcupagoldenrams.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/26/PSAC_MEN_S_SWIMMING_MAJOR_AWARDS_-_GOLDEN_RAMS_SWEEP_MAJOR_AWARDS.jpg" /><br /><br />LOCK HAVEN, PA – After winning its 38th PSAC Championship, the West Chester University men's swimming and diving squad swept the PSAC Postseason awards for the second straight year as Paul Demesy (Saint Ulrich, France) won his third Athlete of the Year award, Marti Rosell Diez (L'Albiol, Spain) walked away with Rookie of the Year honors, and head coach Steve Mazurek was named the loop's Coach of the Year.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://wcupagoldenrams.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/26/PSAC_MEN_S_SWIMMING_MAJOR_AWARDS_-_GOLDEN_RAMS_SWEEP_MAJOR_AWARDS.jpg" /><media:content url="https://wcupagoldenrams.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/26/PSAC_MEN_S_SWIMMING_MAJOR_AWARDS_-_GOLDEN_RAMS_SWEEP_MAJOR_AWARDS.jpg"><media:title>PSAC MEN'S SWIM AWARD COVER</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://wcupagoldenrams.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/26/PSAC_MEN_S_SWIMMING_MAJOR_AWARDS_-_GOLDEN_RAMS_SWEEP_MAJOR_AWARDS.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:36:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>18</s:sport_id><s:story_id>24382</s:story_id></item><item><title>Demesy Captures Another All-America Citation in 1650 Freestyle; Diez Honorable Mention</title><link>https://wcupagoldenrams.com/news/2026/3/14/mens-swimming-diving-mesy-captures-another-all-america-citation-in-1650-freestyle-diez-honorable-mention.aspx</link><guid>https://wcupagoldenrams.com/news/2026/3/14/mens-swimming-diving-mesy-captures-another-all-america-citation-in-1650-freestyle-diez-honorable-mention.aspx</guid><category>Men's Swimming &amp; Diving</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Paul Demesy poses in front of the NCAA logo with his fourth-place mini trophy in the 1000 freestyle" src="https://wcupagoldenrams.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/11/Demesy_at_Nationals.jpg" /><br /><br />EVANSVILLE, IND – Senior distance swimmer, Paul Demesy (Saint Ulrich, France) closed out his incredible college career with an All-America certificate in the 1650-yard freestyle Saturday evening on the final day of competition at the 2026 NCAA Division II Swimming & Diving Championships inside the Deaconess Aquatic Center. Freshman Marti Rosell Diez (L'Albiol, Spain) placed 13th as well for an honorable mention citation.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://wcupagoldenrams.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/11/Demesy_at_Nationals.jpg" /><media:content url="https://wcupagoldenrams.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/11/Demesy_at_Nationals.jpg"><media:title>Paul Demesy poses in front of the NCAA logo with his fourth-place mini trophy in the 1000 freestyle</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://wcupagoldenrams.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/11/Demesy_at_Nationals.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 19:55:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>18</s:sport_id><s:story_id>24324</s:story_id></item><item><title>Diez Finishes 8th in 500-Yard Freestyle; Demesy 10th</title><link>https://wcupagoldenrams.com/news/2026/3/13/mens-swimming-diving-diez-finishes-8th-in-500-yard-freestyle-demesy-10th.aspx</link><guid>https://wcupagoldenrams.com/news/2026/3/13/mens-swimming-diving-diez-finishes-8th-in-500-yard-freestyle-demesy-10th.aspx</guid><category>Men's Swimming &amp; Diving</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Marti Rosell Diez swims the freestyle in goggles and a yell TYR cap" src="https://wcupagoldenrams.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/2/19/Marti_Rosell_Diez.jpg" /><br /><br />EVANSVILLE, IN – Freshman Marti Rosell Diez (L'Albiol, Spain) swam the 500-yard freestyle in 4 minute, 25.32 seconds and placed eighth in the 'A' Final during the evening session of the 2026 NCAA Division II Swimming & Diving National Championships Friday. Senior Paul Demesy (Saint Ulrich, France) was 10th overall after placing second in the 'B' Final.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://wcupagoldenrams.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/19/Marti_Rosell_Diez.jpg" /><media:content url="https://wcupagoldenrams.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/19/Marti_Rosell_Diez.jpg"><media:title>Marti Rosell Diez swims the freestyle in goggles and a yell TYR cap</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://wcupagoldenrams.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/19/Marti_Rosell_Diez.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 20:14:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>18</s:sport_id><s:story_id>24319</s:story_id></item><item><title>Diez Finishes 27th in 200-Yard Freestyle</title><link>https://wcupagoldenrams.com/news/2026/3/12/mens-swimming-diving-diez-finishes-27th-in-200-yard-freestyle.aspx</link><guid>https://wcupagoldenrams.com/news/2026/3/12/mens-swimming-diving-diez-finishes-27th-in-200-yard-freestyle.aspx</guid><category>Men's Swimming &amp; Diving</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Marti Rosell Diez swims the freestyle in goggles and a yell TYR cap" src="https://wcupagoldenrams.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/2/19/Marti_Rosell_Diez.jpg" /><br /><br />EVANSVILLE, IN – Freshman Marti Rosell Diez (L'Albiol, Spain) swam the 200-yard freestyle in 1 minute, 38.13 seconds during the morning prelims of the 2026 NCAA Division II Swimming & Diving National Championships Thursday.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://wcupagoldenrams.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/19/Marti_Rosell_Diez.jpg" /><media:content url="https://wcupagoldenrams.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/19/Marti_Rosell_Diez.jpg"><media:title>Marti Rosell Diez swims the freestyle in goggles and a yell TYR cap</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://wcupagoldenrams.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/19/Marti_Rosell_Diez.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:35:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>18</s:sport_id><s:story_id>24312</s:story_id></item><item><title>Demesy Sets Conference and School Record, Finishes Fourth in the 1000 Free</title><link>https://wcupagoldenrams.com/news/2026/3/11/mens-swimming-diving-demesy-sets-conference-and-school-record-finishes-fourth-in-the-1000-free.aspx</link><guid>https://wcupagoldenrams.com/news/2026/3/11/mens-swimming-diving-demesy-sets-conference-and-school-record-finishes-fourth-in-the-1000-free.aspx</guid><category>Men's Swimming &amp; Diving</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Paul Demesy poses in front of the NCAA logo with his fourth-place mini trophy in the 1000 freestyle" src="https://wcupagoldenrams.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/11/Demesy_at_Nationals.jpg" /><br /><br />EVANSVILLE, IN – Senior distance swimmer, Paul Demesy (Saint Ulrich, France) set a new Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) and school record while finishing fourth in the 1000-yard freestyle on the second day of competition at the 2026 NCAA Division II Swimming & Diving National Championships.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://wcupagoldenrams.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/11/Demesy_at_Nationals.jpg" /><media:content url="https://wcupagoldenrams.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/11/Demesy_at_Nationals.jpg"><media:title>Paul Demesy poses in front of the NCAA logo with his fourth-place mini trophy in the 1000 freestyle</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://wcupagoldenrams.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/11/Demesy_at_Nationals.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 19:57:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>18</s:sport_id><s:story_id>24306</s:story_id></item><item><title>Four Swimmers Finish Preparation for the NCAA Division II National Championships</title><link>https://wcupagoldenrams.com/news/2026/3/10/mens-swimming-diving-four-swimmers-finish-preparation-for-the-ncaa-division-ii-national-championships.aspx</link><guid>https://wcupagoldenrams.com/news/2026/3/10/mens-swimming-diving-four-swimmers-finish-preparation-for-the-ncaa-division-ii-national-championships.aspx</guid><category>Men's Swimming &amp; Diving, Women's Swimming &amp; Diving</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="WCU Swimming National Qualifiers pose for a photo on the deck of the pool in their purple warm up jackets from left to right: Marti Rosell Diez, Greta Saville, Paul Demesy and Lenya Ryan." src="https://wcupagoldenrams.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/9/Swim_National_Qualifiers_2026.jpg" /><br /><br />WEST CHESTER, PA – West Chester University is sending four swimmers, two men and two women, to the NCAA Division II Swimming & Diving Championships in Evansville, Ind., this week. Seniors Paul Demesy (Saint Ulrich, France) and Lenya Ryan (Wilmington, Del./Mt. Pleasant) lead the men's and women's teams as returning participants in the national meet while freshmen Marti Rosell Diez (L'Albiol, Spain) and Greta Saville (Mordialloc, Australia) are making their first trips to the NCAAs.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://wcupagoldenrams.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/9/Swim_National_Qualifiers_2026.jpg" /><media:content url="https://wcupagoldenrams.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/9/Swim_National_Qualifiers_2026.jpg"><media:title>WCU Swimming National Qualifiers pose for a photo on the deck of the pool in their purple warm up jackets from left to right: Marti Rosell Diez, Greta Saville, Paul Demesy and Lenya Ryan.</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://wcupagoldenrams.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/9/Swim_National_Qualifiers_2026.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 08:30:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>18</s:sport_id><s:story_id>24291</s:story_id></item><item><title>Two Golden Rams Selected for NCAA Swimming &amp; Diving Championships</title><link>https://wcupagoldenrams.com/news/2026/2/25/mens-swimming-diving-two-golden-rams-selected-for-ncaa-swimming-diving-championships.aspx</link><guid>https://wcupagoldenrams.com/news/2026/2/25/mens-swimming-diving-two-golden-rams-selected-for-ncaa-swimming-diving-championships.aspx</guid><category>Men's Swimming &amp; Diving</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Paul Demesy" src="https://wcupagoldenrams.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2024/3/13/Steve_Demesy_Victor_with_trophy.jpg" /><br /><br />PSYCH SHEET]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://wcupagoldenrams.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2024/3/13/Steve_Demesy_Victor_with_trophy.jpg" /><media:content url="https://wcupagoldenrams.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2024/3/13/Steve_Demesy_Victor_with_trophy.jpg"><media:title>Paul Demesy</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://wcupagoldenrams.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2024/3/13/Steve_Demesy_Victor_with_trophy.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 20:33:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>18</s:sport_id><s:story_id>24229</s:story_id></item><item><title>West Chester Men’s Swimming Wins Conference Title Again</title><link>https://wcupagoldenrams.com/news/2026/2/21/mens-swimming-diving-west-chester-mens-swimming-wins-conference-title-again.aspx</link><guid>https://wcupagoldenrams.com/news/2026/2/21/mens-swimming-diving-west-chester-mens-swimming-wins-conference-title-again.aspx</guid><category>Men's Swimming &amp; Diving</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Men's Swimming team crowds onto championship podium with 2026 PSAC Champion sign" src="https://wcupagoldenrams.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/2/21/MSWIM_story_graphic.jpg" /><br /><br />DAY 4 RESULTS]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://wcupagoldenrams.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/21/MSWIM_story_graphic.jpg" /><media:content url="https://wcupagoldenrams.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/21/MSWIM_story_graphic.jpg"><media:title>Men's Swimming team crowds onto championship podium with 2026 PSAC Champion sign</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://wcupagoldenrams.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/21/MSWIM_story_graphic.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 22:07:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>18</s:sport_id><s:story_id>24220</s:story_id></item></channel></rss>