Previews & Recaps

2017 W. NCAA Finals Preview: Cal, Stanford Set for 200 FR Relay Battle on Night 2

After setting the American Record this morning, Stanford is the favorite to win the 200 free relay, but Cal was just 5 tenths back without star sprinter Abbey Weitzeil and freshman sprint standout Maddie Murphy, who will both likely be on the finals relay.

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2017 W. NCAA Up/Downs: Stanford Gets Biggest Total, Cal Gets Most “Ups” on Day 2

The Cardinal is projected to have 179 points after tonight’s swimming events, but the Bears are projected to be within 20 points of that with 159.5.

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2017 NCAA Division III Women – Day 2 Prelims Live Recap

Division III Women’s Swimming and Diving Championships March 15-18, 2017 CISD Natatorium, Shenandoah, Texas Prelims 10 AM, Finals 6 PM…

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2017 NCAA Division III Men – Day 2 Prelims Live Recap

Division III Men’s Swimming and Diving Championships March 15-18, 2017 CISD Natatorium, Shenandoah, Texas Prelims 10 AM, Finals 6 PM…

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2017 NCAA Division III Women: Day 1 Finals Live Recap

Division III Women’s Swimming and Diving Championships March 15-18, 2017 CISD Natatorium, Shenandoah, Texas Prelims 10 AM, Finals 6 PM…

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2017 W. NCAA Picks: 20-Points Aplenty In Women’s 200 Free Relay

If Stanford aims to complete a sweep of all five relays at NCAAs, the 200 free relay might be their toughest test. In a way, that’s good for the Cardinal, as it comes at the beginning of day 2, just the second swimming event of the meet. On the other hand, it could mean a big momentum swing that affects the remainder of the meet for every team in contention for the title.

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Final Team Predictions For 2017 Women’s NCAA Championships

We’ve previewed each individual event for the women’s NCAA Championships, now it’s time to turn our focus to the broader issue of the NCAA team champion. Here’s our final predictions of the top 25 in the NCAA finish order.

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2017 NCAA Division III Women: Day 1 Up/Down Report

Division III Women’s Swimming and Diving Championships March 15-18, 2017 CISD Natatorium, Shenandoah, Texas Prelims 10 AM, Finals 6 PM…

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2017 W. NCAA Picks: How Fast Can Stanford Go in the 800 Free Relay?

After breaking the NCAA and American Records at the Pac-12 Championships, the Stanford Cardinal squad is the overwhelming favorite to win the 800 free relay at the 2017 Women’s NCAA Championships.

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2017 W. NCAA Picks: Ledecky, Manuel Headline 200 Free

Stanford’s Simone Manuel and Katie Ledecky are the heavy favorites, and both have already been 2 seconds faster than what it took to win the NCAA title last season.

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2017 W. NCAA Picks: Who Will Join Howe Under the 50-Second Barrier?

The favorite to win this race is Stanford’s Ally Howe, who broke Natalie Coughlin’s American Record and became the first woman to clear the 50 second barrier since 2002 at the 2017 Pac-12 Championships.

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2017 W. NCAA Diving Preview: Zheng Looks To Repeat As Parratto Returns

2017 WOMEN’S NCAA CHAMPIONSHIPS Wednesday, March 15 – Saturday, March 18 IUPUI Natatorium – Indianapolis, IN Prelims 10AM/Finals 6PM (Eastern Time) Defending…

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2017 W. NCAA Picks: Eastin Chasing Ledecky’s 400 IM American Record

In the 400 IM, Eastin will look to take down the American Record of 3:57.68, which was set by teammate Katie Ledecky at last month’s Pac-12 Championships.

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2017 W. NCAA Picks: Smith to Challenge King in 200 Breast

King is the heavy favorite at this point, but Minnesota’s Kierra Smith, a Canadian Olympian, shouldn’t be counted out. With her killer back-half speed, Smith could possibly pull off an upset.

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2017 NCAA Division III Women: Day 1 Prelims Live Recap

Division III Women’s Swimming and Diving Championships March 15-18, 2017 CISD Natatorium, Shenandoah, Texas Prelims 10 AM, Finals 6 PM…

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