Rice’s Hayon, Portello Collect AAC Weekly Swimmer of the Week Honors
Arielle Hayon was named AAC Women’s Swimmer of the Week, while teammate Ava Portello earned Freshman Swimmer of the Week honors.
FIU, Rice Women Selected As Pre-Season Favorites In American Athletic Conference
FIU and Rice both earned a total of 23 points, including three first-place votes each.
2025 College Swimming Previews: Division I Mid-Major Women
Celia Pulido returns to the Salukis after an outstanding junior season where she scored 16 points at 2024 NCAAs–the most for a mid-major woman.
Winter US Open Qualifer Lily Archibald Commits to Swim for Rice University in the Fall of 2025
Connecticut’s Lily Archibald brings multiple A-final worthy times with her to Rice when she matriculates in the Fall of 2025.
FIU Takes AAC Title; Christie Chue Blasts 2:07.99 200 Breast for New Conference Record
In the first season since 7-time reigning AAC champions Houston moved to the Big 12, Florida International won big, earning the AAC title by more than 100pts.
Rice Junior Arielle Hayon Rips New AAC Record in 100 Fly – 51.38 (AAC Day 3 Recap)
The highlight of Saturday night came in finals of the 100 fly, where Rice junior Arielle Hayon ripped a new AAC record of 51.38.
2024 AAC Championships: Rice Goes 1-2-3 in 500 FR, Led by Amelia Kane’s 4:43
The 2nd day of the 2024 AAC Championships saw FIU continue to lead in team scoring, though SMU is hanging in close
FIU Sweeps Day 1 Events at 2024 AAC Championships
Through the first day of the meet, Florida International jumped out to the lead.
#19 Aggie Women Continue Strong Start to Season With Dual Meet Win Over Rice
The #19 Texas A&M women handily defeated Rice on Tuesday, powered by 1-2-3 sweeps in four individual events to move to 6-1 on the season.
Denis Loktev Posts 1:46.17 200 Free Israeli National Record
Denis Loktev notched a new national record of 1:46.17 en route to winning gold in the men’s 200m freestyle at the Israeli Championships.
Great Britain’s Catherine Eland Commits To Rice (2023)
Butterfly sprint specialist Catherine Eland has announced her commitment to Rice University, beginning with the upcoming 2023-2024 season.
Meet the 22 Mid-Major Swimmers Qualified for the 2023 Women’s NCAA Championships
Meet the 22 mid-major swimmers qualified for women’s NCAAs, including FIU’s Christie Chue (pictured), who finished 14th in the 200 breast last year.
Despite Additions to the Conference, Houston Secures Seventh-Straight AAC Women’s Title
This year’s victory was perhaps Houston’s most-impressive of the seven-year run, as the conference added four more teams this year.
Cincinnati Freshman Joleigh Crye Breaks AAC Meet Record with 59.07 100 Breast on Day 3
Perhaps the top swim of the day came in the women’s 100 breast, where Cincinnati freshman Joleigh Crye stormed to a huge new lifetime best of 59.07.
2023 AAC Championships Fan Guide: Houston Hunting Seventh-Straight Women’s Title
Houston won their sixth-straight women’s AAC title last season in a photo-finish with SMU.
