Auto-Qualifier Proposal, B Finals Push Lead CSCAA Meeting Takeaways
With less pushback than a year ago, discussions at the CSCAA coaches’ meeting centered on auto-qualifiers and the return of B finals.
Cooper Zakorchemny Flips Commitment from Indiana to Northwestern for Fall 2026
A strong distance freestyler, Zakorchemny is poised to rank 2nd in the 1650 free, 3rd in the 1000 free and 5th in the 500 free among the Wildcats next season.
Ohio State Secures Commitment From 54.0/2:00.3 Breaststroker Jack Wroblewski For 2026-27
Wroblewski is projected to rank fourth in the 100 breast and fifth in the 200 breast on the Buckeyes’ 2026-27 depth chart.
2026 NCAA Qualifier Mia Henninger Transferring From Mizzou To Michigan
Henninger made 2025 and 2026 NCAAs, competing in the platform diving event in both meets. She was 18th at 2026 NCAAs.
Big Ten Announces $1.37 Billion In 2024-2025 Revenue Distribution To Its 18 Members
The Big Ten had an average distribution of $76.1 million, higher than the SEC’s average of $64.4 million for 2024-2025.
Winter Juniors Qualifier Morgan Thompson Chooses The Iowa Hawkeyes for Fall 2027
Thompson is a 2:01/4:19 IMer who would’ve ranked 2nd on Iowa’s roster in both events this past season, making her an impactful addition for the Hawkeyes
Rutgers Women Bolster Recruiting Class with Sprinters Adele Miksa and Sophie Koroma for 2026-2027
Rutgers continues to build its 2026 class with sprinters Adele Miksa and Sophie Koroma (pictured), addressing key needs in the freestyle events.
Penn State Gains Versatile Swimmer Pedro Medrado For 2026
Medrado has the potential to impact the team immediately. His converted 200 fly time would have been the fastest on Penn State’s roster last season.
Aquatics GB Championships Finalist Aran Bissett to Compete for Purdue This Fall (2026)
A strong sprint freestyler, Bissett’s projected SCY converted times would have earned him a second swim in two events at the 2026 Big Ten Championships.
NCSA Finalist Claire Conklin Commits to Minnesota for Fall 2026
A versatile competitor, Conklin will bring added depth to the Gophers in the sprint free, fly and back events next season.
Indiana 100 Back State Champion Carter Hadley Stays Home with Commitment to Indiana for 2026
Hadley won the 100 back at the Indiana High School State Championships, and added a runner up finish in the 100 free, both improving on his 2025 swims.
Two-Time Texas High School State Champion Landon Fike Verbals To Indiana For Fall 2026
Fike’s 50 freestyle personal best of 20.03 would have qualified for the ‘C’ final at the 2026 Big Ten Conference Championships.
2026 NCAA Qualifier Haley McDonald Announces Transfer From Texas To Michigan
McDonald just finished her freshman season and was the #7 ranked recruit coming out of high school. She swam the 200 back and 400 IM at 2026 NCAAs.
Sean Schimmel Out As Associate Head Coach At Penn State
The Nittany Lions have also parted ways with assistant diving coach Bill Williams, and former assistant Ethan Curl has been hired at Ohio University.
2026 NCAA Qualifier Morgan Lukinac Of Brown Transferring To Ohio State As Grad Transfer
Lukinac’s best time in the 100 free would have been 2nd on Ohio State’s roster this past season while her 200 free would have been 3rd.
