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.
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.
2018 Women’s Pac-12 Championships: Day 4 Finals Live Recap
We’ll see 3 reigning NCAA champions compete in their events tonight between Stanford’s Simone Manuel (100 free), Cal’s Kathleen Baker (200 back), and Stanford’s Ella Eastin (200 fly).
Stanford Clocks 3:25.15 for 400 Medley Relay American, NCAA Record
Stanford closed out night 3 of the 2018 Women’s Pac-12 Championships with a new American and NCAA Record in the 400 medley relay as they battled with rival Cal.
2018 Women’s Pac-12 Championships: Day 3 Finals Live Recap
Look out for Stanford’s Katie Ledecky, who will battle American Record holder Ella Eastin shortly before racing All-American teammate Simone Manuel in the 200 free.
2018 Women’s Pac-12 Championships: Day 3 Prelims Live Recap
Ella Eastin will contest the 400 IM on day 3 of the Pac-12 Championships after sitting out of the 200 yesterday.
2018 Women’s Pac-12s Day 1 Recap: Cal Just .03 Shy of 200 MR NCAA Record
Cal came within .03 of the NCAA Record, with Kathleen Baker on top of her game as she posted a 23.59 back split.
Jensen Posts 19.0 Split on 200 Free Relay as Cal Downs Arizona
The most impressive relay split of the day came from Cal’s Michael Jensen, who put up a 19.08 on the 2nd leg of the 200 free relay.
Lynch Closes Georgia Invite with Personal Best 42.01 100 Free
Lynch led by a nail at the halfway mark, but was able to outpace Hoffer to stretch his lead up to a couple of tenths through the back half.
UGA Invite Day 3 Prelims, Weitzeil Rush Delivers 47.16 100 Free
The third and final prelims session of the 2017 UGA Invite wrapped up this morning with the Cal Bears continuing to look dominant.
Auburn’s Gonzalez Blasts Nation-Leading 3:39 400 IM at Georgia Invite
Gonzalez’s time was not only the fastest time in the NCAA thus far by 2 seconds, but also the fastest time done by any swimmer this year, topping Chase Kalisz’s 3:39.45 from Winter Nationals.
UGA Invite Day 2 Prelims, Cal’s Noemie Thomas Swims 51.00 100 Fly
Cal, Michigan, and Georgia continue to duke it out at the UGA Invite, giving swim fans a preview of what’s to come at the NCAA Championships.
Cal Freshman Ali Harrison Sweeps Breaststrokes vs. Utah
With Marina Garcia gone, Cal is looking for a new breaststroker in the 400 medley relay. Among the breaststroke specialists, Ali Harrison appears to be the early front runner.
California Rolls Through Competition At Chick-Fil-A Invite
No. 2 California finished off the two-day Chick-Fil-A Invitational with another strong set of events Saturday, as the Golden Bears claimed five of seven races and won the five-team event.
College Swimming Previews: Baker Leads Charge for #2 Cal Women
They may not have the depth to challenge Stanford for a title, but with their sprint talent, they should be challenging for several relay titles and should get multiple individual titles with Baker alone.