College Swimming Previews: #5 Michigan Men Relying on Distance/IM Individually
Senior leader Felix Auboeck is back after a heroic win in the mile at the 2019 NCAA Championships. He needs to be as lethal in the 200/500 free this year.
NCAA Champ Sarah Bacon, Scoring Diver Kristen Hayden To Sit Out NCAA For MN
Two key Minnesota divers will sit out the coming NCAA season to prepare for the 2020 Olympic year: NCAA champ Sarah Bacon and scorer Kristen Hayden.
Ohio State Drop Duals With Alabama & Florida, Adds U.S. Open For 2019-20
Ohio State’s men’s team had an excellent season last year, taking 3rd at the Big Ten Championships, and finishing 9th at NCAAs.
College Swimming Previews: Developing Depth A Key For #8 Minnesota Women
Minnesota has extreme highs, including elite distance, breaststroke, & diving, but also some major holes. A young roster will look for a program-best finish.
MN’s Mackenzie Padington To Take NCAA Gap Year, Train For Canadian Trials
NCAA finalist Mackenzie Padington will be sitting out this college season for Minnesota, instead training for a potential Olympic bid for Canada.
NCAA Opens Bid Portal For Championship Hosts; Swimming Up For 2023-2026
The NCAA has launched a championships bid portal for prospective host sites to bid for future NCAA Championship events, including swimming & diving.
College Swimming Previews: With Craig, #8 Ohio State Men Have Massive Ceiling
Paul DeLakis and Ohio State moved into the top 10, but could be a legit top 5 program – if they can figure out a way to repeat their Big Ten times at NCAAs.
Update: Ohio State Invite To Feature Kentucky, Notre Dame, No Stanford
The mid-season Ohio State Invite will feature a handful of top programs from last year, including men and women from the host Buckeyes, Kentucky & Notre Dame.
College Swimming Previews: Relays Must Rebuild For #9 Michigan Women
Michigan scored half its points (156/314) on relays last year, and they graduated half (10/20) their legs. They do, though, return star flyer Maggie MacNeil.
Minnesota’s Mid-Season Invite To Feature Cal, Texas, Michigan, Arizona
Minnesota’s winter invite will feature last year’s top 2 men’s NCAA teams (Cal and Texas) along with 3 of the top 5 women’s programs (Cal, Michigan, Texas).
NC State To Host Mid-Season Invite With ASU, Auburn, Wisconsin, Duke
The NC State Wolfpack will host their own mid-season invite at the Greensboro Aquatic Center. It will feature Arizona State, Auburn, Wisconsin and Duke.
Fighting Illini Athletic Hall of Fame Plans Continue to Grow
Fighting Illini Athletics Hall of Fame Weekend is planned for Sept. 20-21 when the Class of 2019, including swimmer Joe Hunsaker will be inducted.
Backstroker Jacob Oberle Makes Verbal Commitment to Penn State for 2020-21
Jacob Oberle from Godwin High School in Richmond and NOVA of Virginia Aquatics has announced his verbal commitment to Penn State University for 2020-21.
Indiana Fires Coach Mike Westphal After Arrest, Intimidation Charge
Indiana University has fired associate head coach Mike Westphal after news broke this week of his arrest on intimidation charges.
Indiana University Coach Mike Westphal Arrested, Charged With Intimidation
Indiana Hoosiers coach Mike Westphal was arrested last week and charged with intimidation against a former IU swimmer and local swimming coach.
