Nebraska Huskers add verbal from Texas backstroker Lindsay Helferich
The University of Nebraska has gotten a verbal commitment from City of Midland Swim Team’s Lindsay Helferich.
Missouri nabs another Iowa prospect in Piranhas breaststroker Nick Staver
The Missouri Tigers dipped into Iowa’s high school swimming scene for another prospect, getting a verbal from state runner-up breaststroker Nick Staver. Staver will join state champ backstroker Alex Walton in Mizzou.
Greater Latrobe freestyler Monica Sowinski gives verbal to Kentucky Wildcats
The University of Kentucky continues to fill out a great freshman class, getting a verbal commitment from Pennsylvania freestyler Monica Sowinski.
The Woodlands Swim Team raises $3500 for breast cancer agency with ‘Let’s Kick Cancer’ program
The Woodlands Swim Team in The Woodlands, Texas has been running a campaign of their own, called “Let’s Kick Cancer,” and have raised a whopping $3500 for a local breast cancer agency.
LSU beats Louisville for 2014 SMU Classic women’s title
The ladies of Louisiana State University held on to win the SMU Classic by 18 points over the Louisville Cardinals, keyed by a big win from its medley relay team.
NC State men upset Georgia and records fall as Wolfpack splits with Bulldogs
Simonas Bilis (pictured) won three times, and his teammate Christian McCurdy broke a pool record to beat Georgia star Chase Kalisz in the 200 fly.
Iowa Hawkeyes roll past Michigan State in Big Ten competition
The Iowa Hawkeyes picked up wins in both genders against conference rivals Michigan State Friday night, the first win of the season for the Hawkeye men.
UC – Santa Barbara gets verbal from fast-rising CIF section champ Mary Roberts
Sprint freestyler Mary Roberts has verbally committed to the University of California – Santa Barbara, giving the Gauchos a high-upside prospect in the sprints.
Michigan men reloading distance events with verbal from Blake Maczka
The Michigan Wolverines added another swimmer to their distance corps this week, getting a verbal commitment from Texas freestyler Blake Maczka.
Brown fills out separated coaching staffs with Dart, Speroni, Lindblom
Brown University announced three big additions to its coaching staff this week, naming Chris Dart the men’s assistant, Sam Speroni the women’s assistant and Sydnee Lindblom as a volunteer assistant.
Thielmann’s triple powers Florida past Kentucky on the road, Gators stay undefeated
Gregg Troy’s Florida Gators remained undefeated on the season, rolling past Kentucky while winning all but 7 events.
NCAA champion Cristian Quintero not competing for USC this fall, will return at semester, per team website
Last year’s NCAA 500 free champ Cristian Quintero will not be competing for the USC Trojans during this fall semester, but will resume intercollegiate competition in the second semester, according to the school’s website.
Delaware Blue Hens get verbal from NCAP flyer/backstroker Julia Capobianco
Nation’s Capital Swim Club’s Julia Capobianco has verbally committed to swim for the Delaware Blue Hens next season, bringing an instant point-scoring threat to the CAA program.
Jordan Anderson of storied Anderson swimming lineage verbally commits to Utah Utes
The Utah Utes got a big distance pickup this week, earning a verbal commitment from Jordan Anderson, open water nationals qualifier and younger sister of U.S. Olympians Alyssa and Haley Anderson.
UMBC falls at Navy on Wednesday
The UMBC swimming and diving teams fell to Navy on Wednesday. The men fell 151-138, while the women lost 154.5-143.5. Both the men and the women fall to 1-1 on the year.