Andrew Couchon Transfers from Indiana to Texas, Joins 2020-21 Longhorn Roster
Couchon joins a Texas breaststroke group led by sophomore Caspar Corbeau and junior Charlie Scheinfeld, both NCAA qualifiers in 2020.
Big Ten Conference Won’t Start Swim Meets Until at Least January 1
The defending Big Ten Champions from Ohio State, along with the rest of the conference, will have to wait until at least January 1 to start their seasons.
William & Mary President Acknowledges “Regret” over Press Release Copying
Katherine A. Rowe, the president of the College of William & Mary, has announced a plan to overhaul the athletics communication process after the scandal.
Villanova Hires Alum McGlaughlin From Penn As Assistant Coach
Villanova is adding Laura McGlaughlin to its coaching staff as an assistant. McGlaughlin is a Villanova alumnus who was previously coaching at Penn.
Minnesota Keeps Breaststroker Josh Johnston In-State with 2021 Commitment
Johnston has only been swimming club year-round for a little over a year, and he’s quickly progressed since that change.
Georgia Tech To Participate in Annual Swim Across America Fundraiser
GT swimming and diving will continue its commitment to supporting charitable causes fighting cancer when they take part in the event this Saturday.
Danielle Albright Sends Verbal Commitment to Cal State Bakersfield
Danielle Albright from Tule Nation Tritons has verbally committed to the neighboring Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners for 2021-22.
Washington 3A State Champion Amelia Hammer Sends Verbal Pledge to UCSB
Washington State high school 100 free champion Amelia Hammer has announced her verbal commitment to UC Santa Barbara for 2021-22.
Iowa Swimming & Diving Launches Pledge Campaign To Save Program
The pledge had raised $1.7 million as of September 22.
Winter Juniors Qualifier James Lyon (2021) Verbally Commits to Navy
Aulea Swim Club’s James Lyon has announced his verbal commitment to the United States Naval Academy for 2021-22.
Winter Juniors-Qualifying Sprinter Morgan Bartley Verbally Commits to Rice
Morgan Bartley will join her sister Katelyn Bartley (a sophomore at Colorado State) in the NCAA’s D1 when she suits up for Rice in 2021.
U.S. Open Qualifier Sanna Peterson Gives Buckeyes Their 1st Verbal for 2022-23
Sanna Peterson, a Winter U.S. Open qualifier in the 500 free, will add strength to the distance group at Ohio State in 2022-23.
Cecilia Hagewood Commits to DII Northern Michigan
Sprinter Cecilia Hagewood has committed to swim for Northern Michigan University beginning in fall of 2021. She will join the Wild Cats’ class of 2025.
Notre Dame Men Nab First 2022 Verbal from MOR’s Tate Bacon
At the TAC Titans-hosted invite meet in early August, Bacon hit lifetime bests in all of his primary events.
SwimSwam Podcast: Robert Howard on Developing Elite Level Speed
Howard talked about being a lifelong Tide fan and how Nick Saban and Alabama football inspired him to rise to the top of his game in the pool.
