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Junior Justin Melli was a member of the 400 medley relay team that placed ninth at the NJAC Championships.

Men's Swimming and Diving Finishes Ninth on Day Two of NJAC Championship

2/14/2026 10:31:00 AM

HAMPTON, V.A. – The William Paterson men's swimming and diving team sits in ninth place with 80 points to conclude day two of the New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) Championship.
TOP PERFORMERS:
  • The Pioneers placed ninth in the 400 medley relay with efforts by senior Nicky Byrd (Purchase, N.Y./Harrison), junior Zak Li (Wayne, N.J./Wayne Valley), junior Max Russell (Wharton, N.J./Jefferson Twp.), and junior Justin Melli (Erma, N.J./Lower Cape May Regional), finishing with a time of 3:43.53.
UP NEXT:
  • William Paterson returns to the Hampton Aquaplex on Saturday, Feb. 14, for day three of the NJAC Championship. Session One begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by the evening session at 5:30 p.m.
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