The Week That Was In College Swimming (Week 5)
Welcome to The Week That Was In College Swimming, where every week we’ll take a look at some of the highlights from around the NCAA.
#2 McKendree Men Upset #1 UIndy In Division II Thriller
Jackson Lustig won three events and lowered his D2 leading 200 fly time (1:44.77) as the #2 McKendree men upset #1 University of Indianapolis.
NCAA DII Rockhurst University Announces New Men’s and Women’s Swim & Dive Programs
NCAA DII Rockhurst University is seeking a head coach to run the new men’s and women’s swim & dive program competing in the 2023-24 academic year.
Former Pac-12 Champion Cameron Craig Makes Return to Swimming at Drury University
“It’s my last year of eligibility for the NCAA so I’m hoping to just do it right,” former ASU and OSU swimmer Cameron Craig said. “I owe it to myself.”
Michigan High School State Finalist, Alex Richardson, Commits to NMU
Alex Richardson, a Michigan High School State finalist, will remain in state with his decision to attend Northern Michigan University in 2023.
Brooke Forde, Emma Nordin Among NCAA Woman of the Year Top 30 Nominees
Stanford All-American and Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games silver medalist Brooke Forde is among 6 Swimmers nominated for Top 30.
UIndy Sweeps IUPUI In Crosstown Showdown
The Greyhound women took down the host Jaguars, 180-119, while the UIndy men won by a final score of 192-107.
McKendree Sophomore Jackson Lustig Drops 1:45.35 Early-Season 200 Fly
Lustig’s early October time is less than two seconds shy of the personal best he produced to place second at D2 NCAAs last season.
Victor Johansson Sweeps Distance Events as Alabama Men Defeat Delta State 185-101
Crimson Tide fifth year Victor Johansson, a transfer from USC, swept the distance free events.
Westmont Swim & Dive Opens Up 2022-23 Season
Westmont dove into the 2022-23 season by competing in the Pacific Collegiate Swim Conference Relay and Pentathlons Meet last Friday and Saturday.
University of West Florida Starts Strong In Season Opener
The Argos came out on top against Thomas University (174-23), Loyola (174-58), and South Georgia State (174-20) on Friday evening.
The 2024 Floodgates Are Open. Does it Seem Early?
Does saying “verbal commitment to the college class of 2028” sound foreign to you? Does it seem too early? Well, think again.
Wheeling University Hires Cory Kephart as New Head Swim Coach
One of the last remaining NCAA programs without a head coach, Wheeling University in West Virginia has hired Cory Kephart to fill the role.
Converse University Names Logan Simpson New Head Coach of Swim Programs
Simpson has spent the last two seasons as the head coach of the men’s and women’s swim programs at Columbia College (S.C.).
Jerry Hammaker Named Lock Haven’s New Head Women’s Swimming Coach
Hammaker enjoyed a record-breaking career at Lycoming College from 2001-2018, including winning MAC Women’s Coach of the Year honors in 2009-10.