SUNY New Paltz Athletics

Junior distance swimmer Jessica Lester helped lead the Hawks past cross town rival Vassar on Saturday. Lester won the 200 Yard Freestyle by three seconds with a time of 2:02.49. She was part of the relay team that won the 200 Yard Freestyle in 1:43.09, which was three and half seconds faster than second place. On the season, she has been on the winning side in six events and finished second four times.