Bronx, N.Y. – The Lehman College women's swimming team opened its 2026-27 season with a 114.5–31.5 CUNYAC loss to visiting Hunter College at The APEX Pool on Wednesday evening. With the result, the Lightning move to 0-1 (0-1 CUNYAC), while the Hawks improve to 4-2 overall and 1-0 in conference play.

Amya Sanchez led the way for Lehman, capturing first place in the 100-yard freestyle with a time of 1:03.40. Sanchez also tied for first in the 50-yard freestyle alongside Hunter's Kateryn Titaranko, with both swimmers clocking in at 28.50.

Shivani Raghuthu also earned a gold medal for the Lightning, winning the 400-yard individual medley in 8:13.54.

Lehman returns to action on Saturday, November 21, when it travels to compete at the SUNY Delhi Invitational.