All articles tagged with #ncaa championships
Originally Published 25 days ago — by FloWrestling
Ohio State, ranked #2, will face #3 Iowa State at the Journeymen Collegiate Duals in Nashville, featuring five top 10 matchups with NCAA seeding implications, in a highly anticipated showdown between two top wrestling programs.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Deseret News
BYU's men's and women's cross-country teams, both ranked No. 1 nationally, aim to make history by winning both NCAA championships this Saturday in Wisconsin, a feat achieved by only four other schools. The teams have shown depth by winning regional meets while resting top runners. The men's team, led by coach Ed Eyestone, faces strong competition from Oklahoma State and others, while the women's team, led by All-American Lexy Lowry, seeks to reclaim the title they last won in 2021. This championship marks the final collegiate race for several key BYU athletes.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NOLA.com
LSU's Haleigh Bryant and Aleah Finnegan secured individual championships at the NCAA Gymnastics Championships, with Bryant winning the all-around title and Finnegan claiming the floor routine title. Bryant's victory marked the second all-around title in LSU history, while Finnegan followed in her sister's footsteps, Sarah Finnegan, as a National Champion for LSU.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Florida Gators
The Gators gymnastics team delivered a strong performance at the NCAA Championships, advancing to the finals after a surprising start by top-ranked Oklahoma. Coach Jenny Rowland emphasized the importance of focusing on what they can control, and the team's junior Leanne Wong shared the all-around title. The Gators are on the verge of their first national championship since 2015, showing resilience and determination as they continue their journey in the competition.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Florida Gators
The Gators gymnastics team delivered a strong performance at the NCAA Championships, advancing to the finals after a surprising start by top-ranked Oklahoma. Coach Jenny Rowland emphasized focusing on what they can control, and the team's discipline paid off as they secured a spot in the finals. Junior Leanne Wong's standout performance helped propel the Gators, who are aiming for their first national championship since 2015.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Oklahoman.com
The top-ranked OU softball team suffered their first series loss since 2011 and first to Texas since 2009, as the Longhorns won 2-1, snapping the Sooners' 40-game Big 12 win streak. Freshman Ella Parker's home run gave OU an early lead, but Texas' Katie Stewart's two-run homer in the fourth secured the win. The game took place at Red and Charline McCombs Field in Austin, Texas, and was broadcast on Longhorn Network.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by SwimSwam
Arizona State closed out the 2024 Men’s NCAA Championships by shattering the NCAA record in the 400 free relay with a time of 2:43.40, securing their first NCAA team title in program history. Leon Marchand's lead-off leg was a significant factor in the record-setting performance, and the win comes after their NCAA-record-setting victory in the 400 medley relay, marking ASU's first NCAA relay title.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by SwimSwam
The 2024 Men's Division I NCAA Championships concluded with the final session featuring the 1650 freestyle, 200 backstroke, 100 freestyle, 200 breaststroke, 200 butterfly, platform diving, and 400 freestyle relay. Zalan Sarkany of Arizona State won the 1650 freestyle, Destin Lasco of Cal set a new NCAA record in the 200 backstroke, Josh Liendo of Florida won the 100 freestyle, and Leon Marchand of Arizona State claimed victory in the 200 breaststroke. The 200 butterfly and platform diving events also took place, with the 400 freestyle relay closing out the championships.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by SwimSwam
The final day of the 2024 Men’s NCAA Championships features prelims in the 200 back, 100 free, 200 breast, and 200 fly, with Arizona State leading the team standings. Notable performances include Cal's Destin Lasco setting a pool record in the 200 back, Tennessee's Jordan Crooks securing the top seed in the 100 free, and Penn's Matt Fallon leading the 200 breast prelims. Cal's Dare Rose and Arizona State's Ilya Kharun are top contenders in the 200 fly, while Arizona State's Leon Marchand aims to defend his 200 breast title.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by TexasSports.com
Texas Men's Swimming & Diving is in fifth place at the NCAA Championships, with Luke Hobson winning silver in the 500 free and breaking his own program record, while Coby Carrozza and Nate Germonprez also earned All-American honors. Nick Harris and Noah Duperre collected valuable points in the 1-meter springboard consolation final, and the Longhorns continue competition with events including the 400-yard individual medley, 100-yard butterfly, 200-yard freestyle, 100-yard breaststroke, 100-yard backstroke, 3-meter springboard diving, and 400-yard medley relay.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by SwimSwam
The 2024 Men's Division I NCAA Championships saw Cal senior Destin Lasco breaking the pool record in the 200 IM and aiming for his first NCAA title, while Georgia's Jake Magahey claimed the top seed in the 500 freestyle. The 50 freestyle championship final is expected to be chaotic, with defending champion Jordan Crooks and others vying for the title. The session will close with the 200 freestyle relay, where Florida and Cal are expected to be the teams to beat.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by UKAthletics
Kentucky's Carson Hick placed 25th in the 500 yard freestyle, Levi Sandidge placed 48th, and Ryan Merani achieved a new personal best in the 200 Individual Medley, earning 40th place and setting a new top-10 program time. Sandidge and Merani will compete in the 400-yard IM, with live coverage available on ESPN+ and the Meet Mobile app.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by SwimSwam
Arizona State aims to convert their top seeds into NCAA relay titles on Day 1 of the 2024 Men's Division I NCAA Championships, with the 200 medley relay and 800 freestyle relay events taking place. The 200 medley relay saw Florida setting new NCAA, Meet, and U.S. Open records, while the 800 freestyle relay featured Arizona State, Florida, and Georgia in a tight race.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Hawk Central
Iowa wrestling finished fifth at the NCAA Championships with four All-Americans, their smallest podium group since 2013. Despite not winning a team trophy, the team's performance needs to be viewed in the context of a tumultuous season and the dominance of Penn State, which set an NCAA record with 172.5 points. The program's standard remains unchanged, with the goal of producing national champions at every weight class. Two of the four All-Americans can return next season, while others are considering their future in wrestling or coaching.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Penn State Athletics
The Penn State Nittany Lion wrestling team won the 2024 NCAA Championships with a total of 172.5 points, securing their 11th team National Championship under head coach Cael Sanderson. Four individual champions were crowned, including the first two four-time NCAA kings in Carter Starocci and Aaron Brooks. The team also welcomed two new NCAA champions to the fold. The Nittany Lions left Kansas City with eight All-Americans and a record-breaking 100-point lead over second place.