Captains for the meet: Iowa Coach Marc Long talks captain experiment, new pool and NCAA hosting
Iowa experimented with a new strategy of voting different captains for each meet this fall, an idea Coach Long gleaned from other Hawkeye programs. With the regular season wrapping up, the 10th year head coach reflected on what the program learned from the experiment.
Michigan Coaching Staff to Live-Tweet Their Own meet on Saturday Against Ohio State
Mike Bottom and his staff will live-Tweet their big meet against Ohio State on Saturday.
Minnesota men sweep Swimmer, Diver of Week after comeback win vs NC State
Kyler Van Swol was named Swimmer of the Week after some dominant butterfly performances, while Manny Pollard won Diver of the Week for his work on the boards. Northwestern got in on the action with freshman diver Andrew Cramer earning Freshman of the Week.
Indiana women take two of three weekly Big Ten awards, Minnesota diver honored
Brooklynn Snodgrass won her 8th Big Ten Weekly Honor in just two years of collegiate swimming. Hoosier freshman Gia Dalesandro was also honored, as was Minnesota’s Sarah McCrady.
Penn State women sweep Navy with Shishkoff’s triple, Nittany Lion men also win
The Penn State women went into Annapolis, Maryland and emerged with a clean sweep win, taking all 16 events against Navy. The Nittany Lion men added a convincing 171-127 win of their own.
Nebraska holds off Illinois for senior day win
Nebraska won 9 of 16 events including career win #39 for senior Bailey Pons on senior day.
Women of Indiana Hand Purdue Their First Dual Meet Loss Of The Season
Indiana hands Purdue their first dual meet loss of the season.
After tight first day, Golden Gophers roar back to big wins over NC State
The Golden Gopher men and women combined for 9 straight wins to close the meet in dominating fashion over a fired-up NC State squad that put up huge performances on the road.
Northwestern Men Top Hawkeyes in Thrilling Finish, Iowa Women Emerge Victorious against Wildcats
In a meet that was decided by fractions of a second, the Northwestern men triumphed against the visiting Iowa Hawkeyes…
Minnesota women up on NC State after day 1, Gopher men trail by 1
Kiera Janzen had a big 200 free win for the Lady Gophers while the Wolfpack men put up multiple season-bests on the way to a one-point day one lead.
Arkansas Triumphs over Rice And Clemson
“We hadn’t been home for a while, and they came together and swam tough right from the beginning,” said head swim coach Sean Schimmel. “They stayed sharp all the way through it. We had some great diving going on as well. A couple girls qualified for zones, which we hadn’t had before. I think for right now on Jan. 25 we’re in a really good spot.”
Michigan State nips Oakland at home in back-and-forth shootout
Oakland held late leads on both the men’s and women’s sides, but the Spartans’ relay prowess and depth was too much to overcome on the road, with MSU winning on both sides.
Tera Bradham Named Wooden Citizenship Cup Semifinalist
Tera Bradham, a member of the University of Arkansas swimming and diving program, was named a semifinalist for the Coach Wooden Citizenship Cup. The award honors collegiate and professional athletes who best display character, teamwork and citizenship. Bradham was among 31 semifinalists to be honored.
Indiana Women Play Host to Purdue for Senior Day Saturday
The Indiana women’s swimming and diving team will play host to Purdue Saturday, Jan. 25 in a dual meet at the Counsilman-Billingsley Aquatic Center in Bloomington. The meet will get underway at 11 a.m. ET.
Ohio State’s Alex Norris Wins Team’s First Swimmer of the Week Award in Over 2 Years
Ohio State senior Alex Norris has been named the conference’s Swimmer of the Week for January 21st, marking the first time…
