NCAA Division II Tiffin University Drops Men’s & Women’s Swimming Programs
Division II Tiffin University, located in Tiffin, Ohio, has informed its men’s and women’s swimming & diving programs that they are being discontinued.
Saginaw Valley State University Hires Jason Lintjer as Head Coach
Saginaw Valley State University has announced that Jason Lintjer will be taking over as head coach of the men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams.
After Cuts, Sonoma State Says It Will Add Roster Spots to Comply With Title IX
Sonoma State cut 3 programs last week, including its women’s water polo team, and will have to make adjustments to other programs to meet TItle IX compliance.
Fresno Pacific Distance Freestyler Luke Landis Transfers To Denison
Following his first season representing the Fresno Pacific Sunbirds, Upper Arlington, Luke Landis will transfer to swim for the Denison University.
How One NCAA Swimming Program Has Already Saved $150,000 to Preempt Cuts
This is not hypothetical – here’s how one NCAA swimming & diving program has already reduced its budget by $150,000 for next season.
Urbana University, Home to Coed Division II Swim Team, to Close Permanently
Urbana, a branch of primarily-online Franklin University, will cease all on-site programs as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
NCAA Updates Virtual Team Meeting & Recruiting Rules, Eligibility Requirements
Among the updates is that all NCAA Division I sports teams can now require up to eight hours per week of virtual meetings.
Nova Southeastern Assistant Swimming Coach Diagnosed with Hodgkin Lymphoma
Rita Koryukova (right), an assistant coach at Nova Southeastern and a 3-time NCAA Division II National Champion in swimming, has been diagnosed with cancer.
Baylor Swim Club’s Audrey Rackel Commits to DII Nova Southeastern
High school senior Audrey Rackel has committed to swim for DII Nova Southeastern University beginning fall 2020. She will join the school’s class of 2024.
Cincinnati Cuts Men’s Soccer: A Canary in the Coal Mine for College Athletics
A month after the program’s head coach (above) resigned, Cincinnati cut their men’s soccer team. Collegiate athletics departments face huge uncertainty in the coronavirus era.
SC High School 3A Runner-up Nele Stroebel Commits to Florida Southern
Butterfly/IM specialist Nele Stroebel has committed to swim at Florida Southern College beginning in the fall of 2020.
High School Junior Jack Engler Gives Commitment to Colorado School of Mines
Breaststroker Jack Engler has committed to swim for Colorado School of Mines upon his graduation in spring 2021. He will join the school’s class of 2024.
Nebraska State Champion Lauren Mayo Commits to Colorado School of Mines
2020 NISCA Academic All-American Lauren Mayo has announced her decision to swim for the Colorado School of Mines’ class of 2024.
2x Illinois State Runner-Up Aimee Patterson Commits to West Florida
Aimee Patterson has announced her decision to join the New South Intercollegiate Swim Conference Champions in the 2020-2021 season.
Queens’ Polina Lapshina Repeats as NCAA DII Honda Award Finalist
Queens University’s Polina Lapshina has been named the swimming representative for the NCAA Division II Honda Award for the second-straight year.
