Wisconsin’s Novinski Earns Big Ten Men’s Freshman Of The Week
Wisconsin’s Matt Novinski on the 100 backstroke in the Badgers’ quad dual at Minnesota with a time of 48.04.
Stanford Women, Indiana Men Retain Top Spot In CSCAA Polls
Katie Ledecky has had a strong start to the year for the #1 ranked Stanford Cardinal.
NCAA Fall Season Marked By Notable Absences
The NCAA season this fall has been almost as focused on who’s not swimming as on who is. That’s because a number of key contributors have been absent, some mysteriously, for the bulk of their team’s fall dual meets.
FIU’s Ruele & Foord Earn C-USA’s Co-Swimmers Of The Week
Following its dominant performance last weekend against Illinois, FIU earned both a Co-Swimmer of the Week (Naomi Ruele) and the Diver of the Week (Rachel Foord) by Conference USA, the league announced this week.
Penn State’s Steve Barnes Previews New Aquatic Facilities (Video)
Penn State Assistant Coach Steve Barnes took a moment to speak with SwimSwam about how the team performed at the B1G Pack the Pool quadruple dual meet last weekend and the program’s development since last year.
Providence College Announces Return Of Tim Welsh As Assistant
Providence College Head Coach John O’Neill announced today [Nov. 8] that former University of Notre Dame men’s swimming coach Tim Welsh will be returning to his Alma Mater at Providence College in January 2018, having accepted an appointment to teach with the college’s prestigious Development of Western Civilization Program.
Nevada State Medalist Astrid Villeda Commits to NAU
At last season’s Nevada 4A meet, Villeda was a 2-time individual finalist and earned a medal in both of her individual events.
Ohio State Gets Commitment from Dynamo’s Alissa Cook
She’ll be keeping the Cooks at Ohio State next season. Her sister, Kathleen Cook, is a senior swimmer for the Buckeyes this year.
Indiana To Host Notre Dame, Cincinnati On Thursday
The No. 1/9 Indiana University men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams will host No. 13/18 Notre Dame and Cincinnati in a double-dual meet at the Counsilman-Billingsley Aquatic Center in Bloomington, Ind. on Thursday.
Cal Takes Over Men’s Water Polo #1 In Week 10
The Collegiate Water Polo Association (CWPA) releases the Men’s Varsity National Top 20, Division III Top 10, Northeast Water Polo Conference (NEWPC) Top Five and Mid-Atlantic Water Polo Conference (MAWPC) Top Five Week 10/November 8 Polls for the 2017 season.
Texas A&M Reels in Verbal from In-state Sprinter Amanda Armstrong
Amanda Armstrong, who swims for Rockwall High School and Rockwall Aquatic Center of Excellence, has verbally committed to Texas A&M for 2018-19.
Indiana State Gaining Momentum in 2nd Year as a Program
At the beginning of the year, Indiana State was predicted to be 7th out of 8 teams at the Missouri Valley Conference championships. With their record so far, it will be interesting to see if the predictions are correct
USC’s Vissering Studying Abroad, Will Return For Spring Semester
USC All-American Carsten Vissering is studying abroad in Australia for the fall semester, but will return to Southern Cal in time for the NCAA postseason.
Sac-Joaquin Section Champion Kristina Murphy Verbally Commits to SDSU
Kristina Murphy of Sacramento’s Spare Time Aquatics and Christian Brothers High School has announced her verbal commitment to San Diego State University.
2x Missouri State Champ Ellie Zweifel Makes Verbal Commitment to Florida
Ellie Zweifel of Rock Bridge High School and Columbia Swim Club has verbally committed to Florida for 2018-19.
