Urbana University, Home to Coed Division II Swim Team, to Close Permanently
Urbana, a branch of primarily-online Franklin University, will cease all on-site programs as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
NCAA Updates Virtual Team Meeting & Recruiting Rules, Eligibility Requirements
Among the updates is that all NCAA Division I sports teams can now require up to eight hours per week of virtual meetings.
Nova Southeastern Assistant Swimming Coach Diagnosed with Hodgkin Lymphoma
Rita Koryukova (right), an assistant coach at Nova Southeastern and a 3-time NCAA Division II National Champion in swimming, has been diagnosed with cancer.
Baylor Swim Club’s Audrey Rackel Commits to DII Nova Southeastern
High school senior Audrey Rackel has committed to swim for DII Nova Southeastern University beginning fall 2020. She will join the school’s class of 2024.
Cincinnati Cuts Men’s Soccer: A Canary in the Coal Mine for College Athletics
A month after the program’s head coach (above) resigned, Cincinnati cut their men’s soccer team. Collegiate athletics departments face huge uncertainty in the coronavirus era.
SC High School 3A Runner-up Nele Stroebel Commits to Florida Southern
Butterfly/IM specialist Nele Stroebel has committed to swim at Florida Southern College beginning in the fall of 2020.
High School Junior Jack Engler Gives Commitment to Colorado School of Mines
Breaststroker Jack Engler has committed to swim for Colorado School of Mines upon his graduation in spring 2021. He will join the school’s class of 2024.
Nebraska State Champion Lauren Mayo Commits to Colorado School of Mines
2020 NISCA Academic All-American Lauren Mayo has announced her decision to swim for the Colorado School of Mines’ class of 2024.
2x Illinois State Runner-Up Aimee Patterson Commits to West Florida
Aimee Patterson has announced her decision to join the New South Intercollegiate Swim Conference Champions in the 2020-2021 season.
Queens’ Polina Lapshina Repeats as NCAA DII Honda Award Finalist
Queens University’s Polina Lapshina has been named the swimming representative for the NCAA Division II Honda Award for the second-straight year.
Queens Women Lead 2020 CSCAA Division II All-American Team Selections with 19
The women of Queens University of Charlotte netted 19 spots on CSCAA All-American teams for the 2019-20 season.
Drury, Indy Each Place 16 Men on 2020 CSCAA Division II All-American Teams
CSCAA named a total of 219 athletes to the 2019-20 D2 Men’s All-American teams. Drury and UIndy led the field with 16 selections each.
Swimming’s Top 25 Uncommitted High School Juniors (Girls – Class of 2021)
Samantha Tadder (above) is one of three swimmers ranked in the top 10 of the high school class of 2021 that are still uncommitted.
Stonehill College Lands First Commitments in Swimming Program History
Stonehill College in Massachusetts receives the first two commitments for their inaugural season by swimmers Sydney Stockwell and Allison Weiland.
Highland Ranch’s Hannah Chabin Commits to Concordia University Irvine
Hannah Chabin has committed to swim for DII Concordia University Irvine beginning fall 2020. She will be joining the school’s class of 2024.