SwimSwam’s 2018-2019 College Kickoff: Upcoming NCAA Preview Coverage
College swim season begins before we know it – the first dual meet is scheduled for September 14, just over two weeks away – and we at SwimSwam have been cooking up a feast of pre-season coverage. Here’s what to watch for over the coming weeks:
Casey Prentice Transfers to Youngstown State for 2018-19
Arnold, Maryland’s Casey Prentice has announced her transfer from Saint Bonaventure University to Youngstown State University for the fall.
53.8 Backstroker Gabby Low Sends Verbal Commitment to UConn
Gabby Low, a USA Swimming Scholastic All American from Winthrop, Maine, has announced her verbal commitment to the University of Connecticut for 2019.
Breaststroker Trystan Lundgren Verbally Commits to Miami RedHawks
Trystan Lundgren of Hinsdale Central High School and WEST Swim Club has made a verbal commitment to Miami University for 2019-20.
Alexis Wenger on UVA Roster After 2017 Verbal Commitment to Michigan
The 13-14 NAG record holder in the 100 breaststroke will add sprint breaststroke speed to the UVA program, combining with fellow freshman Kaki Christensen to form a 1-2 breaststroke punch.
PFY’s Diego Mendieta to Swim for Susquehanna University
Diego Mendieta from Pocono Family YMCA will swim for Susquehanna University in the fall.
Breast/IM Specialist Caroline Baber Commits to Washington & Lee
Caroline Baber of The Collegiate School and NOVA of Virginia is headed to in-state Washington & Lee in the fall.
GCY Breaststroker Ben Esposito to Swim for Niagara Purple Eagles
Ben Esposito from GCY Makos and Grimsley High School will swim for Niagara University in the fall.
Barbados National Record-holder Jack Kirby Sends Verbal to USC Trojans
Jack Kirby, who is from Barbados but attends The Baylor School in Chattanooga, Tennessee, has announced his verbal commitment to the USC Trojans for 2019-20.
In-state Breaststroker Dylan Dela Cruz to Swim for Saint Peter’s
Dylan Dela Cruz from Monsignor Donovan High School and Ocean County YMCA will remain in-state to swim for Saint Peter’s University in the class of 2022.
Ready, Set, Go!
Contributor Lori Payne is an expert on the college recruiting process. She is also the Assistant Director of Swimming at…
Texas Adds to Freestyle Battalion with USC Transfer Jake Sannem
The Texas men have an absurd amount of sprint/mid-distance freestyle talent either on their roster or incoming, and another name…
Mexico National Teamer Fernanda Jimenez Peon Commits to SMU
Mexico’s Fernanda Jimenez Peon will swim for Southern Methodist University in the fall.
Breaststroker Emma McGill Commits to Seattle University
Vitras Swim Club’s Emma McGill will swim for the Seattle Redhawks in the class of 2022.
Nashville Aquatic Club’s Ben Kelly is Headed to Delta State
Ben Kelly from Nashville Aquatic Club and Christ Presbyterian Academy will swim for Delta State University in the fall.
