Purdue Lands Minnesota HS 2A Runner-Up Jenna Marquette for 2021
Last summer in long course, Marquette won Minnesota Senior Championships titles in the 100 breast (1:12.56/1:11.05 in prelims) and 200 breast (2:37.00).
GHSA 1-5A State Champion Idris Muhammad Gives Verbal Nod to Purdue
Idris Muhammad, the 2020 Georgia 1A-5A state champion in the 100 back, has made a verbal commitment to Purdue University for 2021-22.
Michigan Nabs First 2022 Verbal, Adds New England Prep Champ Lucas Hodgson
At the 2020 New England Prep School Athletic Conference (NEPSAC) championship meet in March, Hodgson won the 500 free in a lifetime best 4:30.84.
University of Michigan Pauses Summer Workouts for Swimming & Diving
The University of Michigan swimming & diving team is the latest to take a break from training after positive tests for the coronavirus.
NCAA President: “The Format of Our Championships Will Have to Change”
NCAA president Mark Emmert released a statement on Friday that was the most direct address yet of the coronavirus impact on the 2020-2021 NCAA season.
NAG Record-holder, #9 Tyler Lu, Verbally Commits to Northwestern
Tyler Lu would already be a B-finalist in multiple events at the conference level for the Wildcats.
President Mark Emmert Says NCAA Would Prefer Federal NIL Legislation
At a Senate hearing this week, Emmert said he believes it’s “innapropriate” for the association to determine athlete compensation laws nationally.
U. of Wisconsin Projects $100 Million in Lost Revenue If Football Is Cancelled
If Camp Randall Stadium is quiet this fall, Wisconsin’s athletics director says that its revenue losses could reach over $100 million.
North Hansen Becomes Second UConn Swimmer to Transfer to Ohio State
Hansen was UConn’s top 500 freestyler last year, and he ranked #2 on the team in the mile and #3 in the 200 free.
World Junior Championships Finalist Alex Quach Commits to Ohio State
Australian Alex Quach will bring some sprint butterfly and freestyle firepower to Ohio State’s incoming recruiting class of 2021.
Freestyler Molly Pedersen Announces Verbal Commitment to Penn State
Fishers, Indiana freestyler Molly Pedersen will swim for Penn State University beginning in the 2021-22 school year.
Gavin Moak Transfers to Ohio State After Elimination of UConn Men’s Team
Austin, Texas native Gavin Moak has announced his transfer to The Ohio State University after UConn eliminated its men’s swimming and diving team.
All the Cuts and Cancellations to College Aquatics Programs for 2020-2021
SwimSwam’s running list of all the college swim & dive, synchronized swimming and water polo teams that have been cut or canceled amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
NCAA D1 Council Votes to Allow Stacking of Merit/Need Aid and Athletic Aid
The NCAA passed legislation to allow equivalency sports such as swimming and diving to stack need-based aid and/or merit aid with athletic aid.
Seidt, Hansson, and Marsh Among 2020 NCAA Woman of the Year Nominees
3-time NCAA champion Louise Hansson (above) was among 53 swimmers & divers nominated for the 2020 NCAA Woman of the Year honor.
