2020 ACC Men’s Swimming and Diving Championships
- When: Wednesday, February 26th to Saturday, February 29th Prelims 10:00 am | Finals 6:00 pm (1650 prelims Saturday at 4:00 pm)
- Where: Greensboro Aquatic Center, Greensboro, North Carolina (Eastern Time Zone)
- Defending Champion: North Carolina State University (NC State) (29x, 5th-straight) (results)
- Streaming: ACC Network
- Championship Central: Here
- Detailed Timeline: Here
- Psych Sheets: Here
- Live Results
Day 4 prelims proved to be dominant showing by four teams, as the top four teams in the standings accounted for 23 out of 32 possible A-final spots tonight. Virginia, Virginia Tech, and Louisville each put six men up, including at least one man in every A-final, and NC State nabbed five spots.
Day 4 Ups/Mids/Downs
| Team | 200 Back | 100 Free | 200 Breast | 200 Fly | Total |
| NC State | 2/1/1 | 1/2/1 | 0/0/1 | 2/2/0 | 5/5/3 |
| Virginia | 1/2/0 | 1/2/1 | 3/1/0 | 1/1/0 | 6/6/1 |
| Louisville | 1/1/0 | 2/1/3 | 2/0/0 | 1/0/1 | 6/2/4 |
| Virginia Tech | 2/1/1 | 1/0/0 | 1/1/1 | 2/1/0 | 6/3/2 |
| Florida State | 0/1/2 | 1/2/1 | 0/2/1 | 1/1/0 | 2/6/4 |
| Notre Dame | 1/2/2 | 0/0/0 | 1/0/1 | 0/2/2 | 2/4/5 |
| North Carolina | 1/0/2 | 1/0/1 | 1/1/0 | 0/0/0 | 3/1/3 |
| Pitt | 0/0/0 | 0/1/0 | 0/2/1 | 0/1/3 | 0/4/4 |
| Georgia Tech | 0/0/0 | 0/0/1 | 0/1/1 | 1/0/2 | 1/1/4 |
| Duke | 0/0/0 | 1/0/0 | 0/0/2 | 0/0/0 | 1/0/2 |
| Miami (diving only) | — | — | — | — | |
| Boston College | 0/0/0 | 0/0/0 | 0/0/0 | 0/0/0 | 0/0/0 |
This morning, NC State should have done enough to hold off UVA for the lead, especially with a strong distance crew, and the battle for 2nd could come down to the mile.
Meanwhile, Virginia Tech’s morning should blow open the race for 4th, with the Hokies now projected to score nearly 70 points more than Florida State. Notre Dame is dangerous in the distance events, so they could make a run at FSU.
Further down, watch for Georgia Tech’s milers to rack up some points and pass Pitt in the team standings.
Projected Scores
| Score After Day 3 | Projected Day 4 Score (Not Including 1650s) |
Projected Total (Not Including 1650s or Relays)
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| NC State | 853 | 220 | 1073 |
| Virginia | 762 | 254 | 1016 |
| Louisville | 746 | 212 | 958 |
| Virginia Tech | 596 | 209 | 805 |
| Florida State | 589.5 | 149 | 738.5 |
| Notre Dame | 558.5 | 129 | 687.5 |
| North Carolina | 486 | 93 | 579 |
| Pitt | 385 | 77 | 462 |
| Georgia Tech | 379 | 67 | 446 |
| Duke | 344 | 38 | 382 |
| Miami | 197 | — | 197 |
| Boston College | 102 | 0 | 102 |
HERE WE GO PACK! DOMINATE!
Louisville is seeded to outscore UVA by 77 points in the mile, not “about thirty.” UofL is swimming 5 in the mile, 4 seeded to score. Notably the 25th seed (for zero points) is Paulson, who won the 200 and did well in the 500.
UVA is swimming 3 in the mile, 1 seeded to score.
Louisville 400 free relay is very strong; Albiero did not swim the 200 free relay. Look for UofL to win the 400 free relay and take the bonus points.
Louisville should pass UVA for second.
You’re right. My mistake. I’ll note that, thanks.
I think I miscounted the reseed. Maybe 3 more points for UVA? With two of their three swimmers seeded to score.
Just don’t forget UVA jumped on the relay last night and didn’t get called
I think you meant to say they timed it perfectly and it made the difference!
Coincidence? I think not
They didn’t jump per the officials.
The video is close. Just suspect when Louisville was out for a start that looked cleaner.
-.14 RT, guess it helps when you got a lot of money, The ACC doesn’t want to upset them I guess.
Just don’t forget this guy is salty.
Still bitter about augie ^ leaving UVA but UVA being in a better place because of it.
Hey guys! Before we start getting mean >:( let’s just remember what’s most important… Having fun and enjoying our sport!!
Sounds like a Boston college mindset.
Hi Robert, Did you score John Walker in the 1650 for UVA? He’s seeded last but should be top 3. Looks like coach sandbagged his entry time for strategy. That’ll make a big difference in the mile scores. Thank you for your continued great articles.
I’d be shocked if Walker finished in the top 3.
None of the scores here include the 1650, just because there’s really no way of telling what will happen with those. You’re definitely right that Walker jumping up to score will help blunt Louisville’s advantage in the event.
What did he go?
he’s entered with a 1000 time. it’s not a strategy.
19:16 is a 1000 time?
he’s entered with 9:16…come on, think
Walker is recovering from mono apparently. Top 10-16 might be a realistic goal for him but probably not top 3.