Queens’ Paul Pijulet Torches Division II 100 Back Record with 45.88
Queens senior Paul Pijulet became the first sub-46 second backstroker in Division II of the NCAA on Friday when he won the 100 back at 2018 NCAA Division II Championships in 45.88.
Lilly King on AR: “I kind of expected more from myself” (Video)
King rolled her eyes a bit to her team after the finish, as she’s hoped to break 56 seconds, but said she was still excited to get the record
WATCH: Ella Eastin’s 3:54.6 in NCAA 400 IM Final
You can see a video of the race here, courtesy of Texas A&M’s YouTube channel.
2018 W. NCAA Picks: Stanford Battles To Repeat In 400 Free Relay
Stanford looks like the favorite, but the interesting strategy to watch Saturday will be where teams use their star sprinters – both Simone Manuel and Abbey Weitzeil could anchor or lead off. And where they swim just might be the difference-maker if the race gets tight.
Mallory Comerford: “I’m definitely not satisfied” (Video)
She’s now the 2nd woman ever to break 1:40 in the event.
Mckenzie Stevens of Queens Breaks Division II Record in 200 Fly with 1:56.89
Queens senior Mckenzie Stevens broke the NCAA Division II Championship Record, and lowered her own NCAA Division II Record in the 200 fly on Friday.
2018 Women’s NCAA Championships: Day 3 Finals Live Recap
Louisville’s Mallory Comerford will go up against Stanford’s Simone Manuel and Michigan’s Siobhan Haughey in the 200 free.
Day 3 Scoring Update: Stanford on Pace for 2nd Largest Win Ever
The second full session of the 2018 women’s NCAA D1 championships is complete. With one day to go, Stanford built on their lead, ending with 414 points to Cal’s 268. Texas A&M are 3rd with 186 and Texas are 4th with 171.
2018 W. NCAAs: Lilly King Drops Fastest-Ever 50 Breast Relay Split
Lilly King was back at it Friday night after swimming the fastest 100 breast relay split of all time on Thursday, going 25.38 in her 50 split.
Stanford Takes American, NCAA Records in 200 Medley Relay with 1:33.11
In a tight race where the top three teams all finished under the NCAA and American records, Stanford emerged victorious, winning the 200 medley relay in 1:33.11 over Cal and Indiana.
Simone Manuel Scorches 20.45 Free Split on 200 Medley Relay
Indiana maintained their lead through fly by over half a second, but it was all over once Manuel hit the water.
2018 NCAA Women’s Championships Pick’em: Day 3 Update
2018 WOMEN’S NCAA CHAMPIONSHIPS Wednesday, March 14th – Saturday, March 17th McCorkle Aquatic Pavillion — Columbus, OH Prelims 10AM/Finals 6PM (Eastern…
Tennessee’s Erika Brown Swims Wrong Stroke in 200 Medley Relay Prelims; Vols out of Final
When she dove in for the free leg, Brown swam butterfly on the first lap. She did an open turn, and then switched to freestyle on the 2nd lap.
2018 W. NCAAs: Ally Howe Pops 2nd Fastest 100 Back Ever with 49.7 for NCAA Title
2017 champion Baker was out with the lead in 24.02, clearing American Record pace, but Stanford’s Howe shot off the final wall with a huge underwater to blow by her, pulling into the wall just ahead of Wisconsin’s Nelson as baker faded to 3rd.
Liberty’s Finnigan Receives Elite 90 Award for Highest GPA of DI NCAAs
Alicia Finnigan of Division I Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia has received the Elite 90 Award for the student-athlete with the top GPA at the 2018 Women’s NCAA DI Swimming and Diving Championships.
