2025-26 NCAA Digest: What You Missed While Watching The World Cup
The main focus of this past week was the Swimming World Cup, but there was plenty of fast racing in the college swimming world as well.
#14 Brayden Capen Adds 3rd Top 20 Verbal Commitment for Tennessee’s Class of 2031
Academy Bullets’ Brayden Capen is the 3rd top-20 recruit to announce his verbal commitment to Tennessee for 2027-28.
College Swimming Weekly Preview: October 13-19
The dual meet tournament featuring eight teams will take place at Georgia Tech this weekend. See the full weekly schedule here.
Texas’ David Johnston, Jillian Cox Named SEC Swimmers of the Week
The Longhorns earned five of the six weekly awards handed out, with South Carolina’s Sophie Verzyl snagging Women’s Diver of the Week honors.
Junior Nationals Qualifier Maryellen Lewis Commits to South Carolina for Fall 2027
Lewis made significant strides in her swims last season, dropping time in almost every event, and should be a strong competitor when she joins the Gamecocks.
#13 Abby Chan Sends Verbal Commitment to Florida Gators for 2027-28
The Florida Gators have earned a verbal commitment from Huntsville Swim Association’s Abby Chan, the #13 recruit in the class of 2027.
2 More Meet Records from Julia Dennis & Crew Leads Louisville to Double SMU Classic Titles
After breaking the Meet Record in the 50 free on Friday, Louisville senior Julia Dennis broke two more on Saturday to finish the meet six-for-six.
Futures Finalist Quinn Caputo To Join Texas A&M For Fall of 2027
NCAP’s Quinn Caputo, a Futures finalist and rising distance freestyler, has verbally committed to swim for Texas A&M in 2027.
Auburn Women (Split Squad) Top West Florida, 145.5-85.5
The Argos fell to the Tigers on Friday afternoon, with Auburn sending some of their swimmers to the SMU Classic.
Texas Sweeps Alabama in Season Opener, Eva Okaro Splits 20.94 in the 50 Free
Texas freshman Eva Okaro had an exceptional first meet as a Longhorn, setting nation leading times in the 50 and 100 free and splitting 20.94 on the medley.
Sprinters Julia Dennis (Louisville), Jere Hribar (LSU) Shine on Day 1 of 2025 SMU Classic
Louisville’s Julia Dennis is the NCAA leader in the 50 free early in the 2025-2026 season after setting a new Meet Record in Dallas.
2025-26 NCAA Women’s Power Rankings: Early-Season Edition
The Virginia Cavaliers have all the pieces they need to win their sixth straight NCAA title and were the unanimous #1 pick in our early-season power rankings.
U.S. Olympian, Former Kentucky Head Coach Lars Jorgensen Banned for Life by USCFSS
Former University of Kentucky head swim coach and 1988 U.S. Olympian Lars Jorgensen has been banned from Olympic-sphere activities in the United States.
Florida’s Anita Bottazzo Throws Down 55.96 100 Breast Split, #4 All-Time, During Dual With UVA
Bottazzo became just the third woman in history to record a sub-56 split in the 100 breast, joining Lilly King and Mona McSharry.
Summer Nationals Qualifier Faith Gorey Hands Verbal Commitment to Alabama for 2027-28
“Best of the Rest” recruit Faith Gorey has made a verbal commitment to Alabama for 2027-28 and beyond.
