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Marquette Women’s Swimming Announces First-Ever Signing Class
11/13/2025 11:10:00 AM | Women's Swimming
Golden Eagles welcome nine signees to form the first roster in program history.
MILWAUKEE — Marquette University women's swimming has officially taken its next historic step, announcing the signing of nine student-athletes who will comprise the program's inaugural roster ahead of the 2026–27 competitive season.
Head coach Joel Rollings, appointed earlier this year to lead the newly established program, has assembled a versatile group of swimmers representing multiple states and competitive backgrounds. This first signing class marks a foundational moment for a team preparing to compete for the first time in Marquette history.
"This is an incredible day for Marquette swimming," said Rollings. "These nine young women chose to be trailblazers. They are building something from the ground up, and their belief in our vision means everything. This class brings energy, depth, and a standard of excellence that will shape our program for years to come."
2026 Signing Class:
Ariana Amaro — 200 Free/500 Free/200 Fly (Kalamazoo, MI)
Reese Anderson — 500/1650 Free (Chesterfield, Mo.)
Mackenzie Choinski— 50 Free/200 Medley Relay/100 Back (Muskego, WI)
Bridget Corro — 200 Free/500 Free (Muskego, WI)
Lexie Gliniecki — Breast/ IM (Wausau, WI)
Lilly Nicholas — Free/Butterfly (Reisterstown, MD)
Nina Newton — 500 Free/100 Free/Fly/Breast (Cleveland, OH)
Sadie Podoll— 200 Back/100 Fly/Sprinter/Mid-Distance (Brookfield, WI)
Janna Spetz — Mid-Distance/Distance Freestyle (West Chester, OH)
This signing class represents the first official step toward competition as Marquette prepares for its debut season in 2026–27.
"This group will forever be remembered as the first," added Rollings. "They're hungry, committed, and ready to set the tone for what Marquette swimming will stand for."
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Head coach Joel Rollings, appointed earlier this year to lead the newly established program, has assembled a versatile group of swimmers representing multiple states and competitive backgrounds. This first signing class marks a foundational moment for a team preparing to compete for the first time in Marquette history.
"This is an incredible day for Marquette swimming," said Rollings. "These nine young women chose to be trailblazers. They are building something from the ground up, and their belief in our vision means everything. This class brings energy, depth, and a standard of excellence that will shape our program for years to come."
2026 Signing Class:
Ariana Amaro — 200 Free/500 Free/200 Fly (Kalamazoo, MI)
Reese Anderson — 500/1650 Free (Chesterfield, Mo.)
Mackenzie Choinski— 50 Free/200 Medley Relay/100 Back (Muskego, WI)
Bridget Corro — 200 Free/500 Free (Muskego, WI)
Lexie Gliniecki — Breast/ IM (Wausau, WI)
Lilly Nicholas — Free/Butterfly (Reisterstown, MD)
Nina Newton — 500 Free/100 Free/Fly/Breast (Cleveland, OH)
Sadie Podoll— 200 Back/100 Fly/Sprinter/Mid-Distance (Brookfield, WI)
Janna Spetz — Mid-Distance/Distance Freestyle (West Chester, OH)
This signing class represents the first official step toward competition as Marquette prepares for its debut season in 2026–27.
"This group will forever be remembered as the first," added Rollings. "They're hungry, committed, and ready to set the tone for what Marquette swimming will stand for."
FOLLOW THE GOLDEN EAGLES
SOCIAL: X | Facebook | Instagram
JOIN THE CONVERSATION: #WeAreMarquette
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