College Swimming Weekly Preview: Oct. 21-24, 2021
Dean Farris and the Harvard men return to action this weekend against MIT.
Penn State Sweeps Backstroke Events En Route to Victory Over West Virginia
The Penn State Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving teams swept their meets against West Virginia, with both programs improving to 2-0.
To Delay, or Not, NCAA Recruiting? Imperfect Solutions to an Imperfect Problem
The USOPC says that the NCAA should delay swimming recruiting. Swimmers, coaches, and parents are split. How do we solve such a messy problem?
Futures-Qualifying Backstroker Lily Hughes Verbals to LSU
Backstroker Lily Hughes, a Futures qualifier from the YMCA of Greater Monmouth, has committed to join the LSU Tigers next fall.
2023 “Best of the Rest” Freestyler Zach Larrick Commits to UVA
Rose Bowl Aquatics’ 2023 “Best of the Rest” freestyler Zach Larrick has verbally committed to join Virginia’s class of 2027.
Duncan Sherrard Named SSC Coach of the Decade
Sherrard coached the Florida Southern College Mocs from 2009-2015, where he became the most decorated FSC swim coach to date.
#6 Michaela Mattes (2023) Announces Verbal Commitment to Florida
Michaela Mattes, one of the top distance swimmers in the class of 2023, has verbally committed to the in-state Florida Gators.
Sprinter Morgan Carteaux Commits to Auburn 2023 After Fast Long Course Season
The Auburn Tigers have their 4th female commitment in the class of 2023 already, in the form of Tennesse sprinter Morgan Carteaux.
Brendan Burns, Madison Murtagh Named Big Ten Swimmers of the Week
Indiana’s Brendan Burns picked up two individual wins in the 200 fly and 200 back as the Hoosier men topped Northwestern.
Nyls Korstanje, Gretchen Walsh Headline ACC Weekly Swim & Dive Awards
Florida State’s Joshua Davidson and Notre Dame’s Kelly Straub also earned Diver of the Week honors.
2021-2022 NCAA Women’s Power Rankings: First Edition
Alex Walsh and the defending NCAA champion Virginia Cavaliers are the clear-cut #1 ranking women’s team as we stand here in October.
Tennessee’s Dillard, McSharry Named SEC Swimmers of the Week
Tennessee senior Jarel Dillard swept the breaststroke events against NC State with a pair of NCAA B-cut times.
Campbell Stoll, #8 Recruit in Class of 2023, Commits to Texas
US National Junior Team member Campbell Stoll has verbally committed to the University of Texas. She’s the #8 recruit in the high school class of 2023.
Winter Juniors Qualifier Dylan Mes Commits to Denver
Distance swimmer Dylan Mes announced his commitment to the University of Denver as they attempt to rebuild their roster and regain the conference title.
American Athletic Conference Expected to Add 6 Schools
After losing UCF, Houston and Cincinnati to the Big 12, the American Athletic Conference is reportedly close to adding six new schools.
