2018 W. NCAAs: Stanford Sets American Record in 200 Free Relay Prelims
The Stanford team of Janet Hu, Simone Manuel, Lauren Pitzer, and Ally Howe took down Cal’s American record, set at Pac-12s last month.
2018 Women’s NCAA Championships: Day 1 Finals Live Recap
Katie Ledecky dominated the anchor leg for Stanford in 1:39.87 to help the Cardinal defend their title. Louisville’s Mallory Comerford put up the fastest split of the night, though, with a 1:39.14 on the 2nd leg.
All the Links You Need for the Women’s 2018 D1 NCAA Championships
You can find all the links you need to follow along right here on SwimSwam, as well as event-by-event previews and predictions.
2018 W. NCAA Picks: Cal Trying to Hold Off IU, Stanford in 200 Medley
Cal comes into this meet with a star-studded NCAA record-holding 200 medley relay team, but they will have to hold off the ever-present Stanford and new threat Indiana to defend their title.
How Do SwimSwam’s Preseason Picks Look The Day Of Women’s NCAAs?
Didn’t see Erika Brown coming? Neither did we. Check out our how our preseason picks look the day before the 2018 women’s NCAA Division I championships.
2018 W. NCAA Picks: Stanford Goes For 5 Straight In 400 Medley Relay
Simone Manuel will be key for Stanford to defend their 400 medley relay title over Cal, who were DQed last year after out-touching the Cardinal.
2018 W. NCAA Picks: Michigan Threatening Pac-12 Giants In 800 FR Relay
Katie Ledecky will look to lead Stanford to a second straight NCAA title in the 800 free relay.
2018 W. NCAA Previews: American Record Holder vs. NCAA Record Holder in 50 Free
The NCAA Championships will pit the American Record holder, Abbey Weitzeil, against the reigning NCAA champion and NCAA Record holder, Stanford’s Simone Manuel, in the 50 free.
The Official 2018 SwimSwam Women’s NCAA Predictions Index
As we tick down the days to the 2018 Women’s NCAA Championships, keep track of all our event-by-event previews and winner picks here.
2018 W. NCAA Previews: Comerford to Challenge 1:40-Barrier in 200 Free
Defending champion Mallory Comerford of Louisville could become the second woman to ever break 1:40. Though Ledecky will be absent this time around, fellow Stanford swimmer Simone Manuel will look to give Comerford a run for her money. We may see another tight battle given that their best times are only a hundredth apart.
2018 W. NCAA Picks: Cal Favored in 200 Free Relay
Katie McLaughlin has taken over for the now-graduated Farida Osman on Cal’s 200 free relay.
2017 W. NCAA Picks: Manuel Closing In On 100 Free Trifecta
Defending champ Simone Manuel will look to go 3-for-3 in the 100 free at her final NCAA Championships.
Stanford Rule D1 Women’s Psych Sheet Scored By Collegiate Best Times
Last week, I scored out the D1 women‘s pre selection psych sheet. This exercise gives us some idea of how…
Sophomores Qualify More for 2018 W. NCAAs than Jrs or Seniors
Tennessee’s Erika Brown’s #1 seed in the 100 fly is one of 5 held by the sophomore class at this year’s NCAA Championship meet.
2017-2018 Women’s NCAA Power Rankings: Final Edition
For the second time this year, the Tennessee women are our biggest risers in the Power Ranks.
