The Week That Was In College Swimming (Week 9)
Welcome to The Week That Was In College Swimming, where every week we’ll take a look at some of the highlights from around the NCAA in all three divisions.
Kate Douglass: “Maybe I’ll start swimming the 200 IM again”
Douglass takes us through her race strategy in the 200 IM as well as how she manages all of her different events throughout a competition like this.
“BOTR” Butterflier Audrey Crawford Sends Verbal to Auburn (2024)
Audrey Crawford, who was featured in the “Best of the Rest” section of SwimSwam’s recruit rankings, has announced her commitment to Auburn for 2024.
Alex Walsh on 200 IM Race Strategy: “Going out and going for it”
Walsh was pleased with her race and how she executed it, going with a more “fly and die” method of trying to hold on with Douglass for as long as she could.
Iowa State Women Secure Cy-Hawk Trophy With Win Over Rival Iowa
This marks the second-straight season the Cyclones knocked off the Hawkeyes, the first time they’ve won two in a row over the Hawkeyes since 1996.
College Swimming Weekly Preview: Dec. 14-20
The last dual meets of 2022 are here. Highlighting the week will be an SEC battle between Georgia and Kentucky.
Hannah Seward Triples As Northeastern Women Win Eighth Straight Over UNH
The Northeastern swimming and diving team took down New Hampshire on the road today at Swasey Pool, 165-135.
Omaha Sweeps Double Dual With Nebraska Wesleyan & Midland
The Omaha women beat Nebraska Wesleyan, 147-38, and Midland, 141-88. The men downed Nebraska Wesleyan, 148-68, and Midland, 151-79.
Supreme Court Rejects Michigan State’s Appeal in Title IX Dispute Over Swim Team
The Supreme Court’s rejection of Michigan State’s appeal means the university must submit a court-ordered compliance plan within the next two weeks.
Kutztown University Reinstates Men’s Swimming After 15 Year Hiatus
Kutztown University will bring back men’s swimming in 2024-2025, with an initial roster cap of 12. The women’s roster will increase from 15 to 20 student athletes.
NCAA Woman of the Year Finalist Brooke Forde Earns Today’s Top 10 Award
Tokyo 2020 Olympian and five-time NCAA champion Brooke Forde will receive the NCAA Today’s Top 10 Award at the NCAA Convention in San Antonio on Jan. 11th.
Winter Juniors Qualifier Thor Dyke Sends Commitment to William and Mary
Dyke holds Winter Juniors qualifying times in the 1000 free, 1650 free, and 400 IM. He will arrive in Williamsburg ahead of the 2023-2024 season.
Speedo Juniors Qualifier Ava Goodno (2023) Commits to Minnesota
Ava Goodno currently trains with Elmbrook Swim Club in Wisconsin. She will arrive in Minnesota ahead of the 2023-2024 season.
Izzy Ivey Shares Perspective on Coming Home to Florida, Teri McKeever
SwimSwam sat down with 26x NCAA All-American Izzy Ivey, who recently announced her transfer to the University of Florida for her final year of eligibility
CCSA Finalist Caleb Wyninger Announces Transfers From ODU To Rider University
Calebe Wyninger competed for Old Dominion from 2018-2021, then took 2021-2022 off. He will complete his remaining 2 years of eligibility at Rider University.
