Central Connecticut swimming opened the season at the Block Cancer Open Water Festival consisting of races of 1.25 KM, 2.5 KM, and 5.0 KM. The 5K race served as a qualifier for the 2023 CSCAA Open Water National Championship where six Blue Devils earned qualifying times. Keane was CCSU's top finisher in the 5K as the event's top collegiate finisher touching in at 59.51 to earn a CSCAA National Open Water Championship time. She finished third among 41 participants as one of three swimmers to break the hour mark.