SIU’s Olivia Herron Punches a Probable NCAA Ticket to Wrap 2024 Purdue Invite
Our research shows that it has been more than three decades since the Southern Illinois women had two qualifiers for the NCAA Championships. It might happen this year.
Denis Petrashov and Tommy Bried’s Two Event Wins Help Louisville Dominant Against Purdue
Denis Petrashov (pictured) and Tommy Bried each won two events as the Louisville men’s team rolled to a win against the Purdue Boilermakers.
Purdue Men Add Early November Dual With Louisville To 2024-25 Schedule
The Boilermakers will visit the Ralph Wright Natatorium for their second dual meet of the season on Friday, Nov. 8.
Indiana HS State Champion Walker Mattice Announces his Commitment to Purdue University (2024)
Mattice’s best time in the 200 free (1:36.77) was just under a second shy of Ethan Shaw’s leading time at Purdue this season (1:35.81).
NCAA First-Year Coach Update: Duke Women Earn Highest NCAA Finish in Program History
Duke women’s swimming and diving team earned the most points at NCAA Championships and ACC Championships in program history under Brian Barnes.
Breaststroker Charles Lee Signs NLI With Purdue (2024)
Lee represented Taipei City at the 2023 Taiwanese National Championships, where he finished 8th in the 200m breaststroke.
Maryland HS Champion Evan Mackesy Commits to Purdue (2024)
Mackesy is a versatile talent who is poised to make an immediate impact in the distance free and IM events.
NCAA First-Year Head Coach Check-In: Michigan, Duke Thriving Under New Leaders
New Michigan head coach Matt Bowe led the Wolverines to a strong showing at the UGA Fall Invitational last weekend, showing early signs of progress.
James Bretscher Joins Purdue Men’s Program As Assistant Coach
Bretscher most recently spent two years at Marshall University as an assistant coach. He graduated from NC State in 2019.
Alex Jerden’s Purdue Promotion Comes With a Big Raise as New Men’s Swimming Head Coach
Purdue’s new head men’s swimming coach Alex Jerden received a 75% raise to take on his new position leading the program after Dan Ross’ retirement.
Summer Juniors Qualifier Alexander Cole Commits to Purdue
Cole can distinguish himself as a mid-distance swimmer, and already has times fast enough to make him one of the top 200 and 500 freestylers on the team.
Missouri HS State Champion William Jost Sends Verbal To Purdue (2024)
Jost should help bolster Purdue’s sprint freestyle group, as he owns personal best times of 20.58/45.29 in the 50/100 freestyle.
Duke Among NCAA Division I Head Swim & Dive Coaching Positions that Remain Open
Headlining the current crop of head coach vacancies is Duke University.
Purdue Announces Alex Jerden as the Next Head Coach of Men’s Swimming and Diving
Purdue University has announced Alex Jerden as the next head coach of the men’s swimming and diving program.
Purdue Elevates Alex Jerden to Lead Assistant Coach for Men’s Swim Team
Jerden is a Purdue alum, who has been volunteer coaching at the Boilermakers Aquatics club team for almost 2 years.