LSU Swimming Teams Hold Top 20 Rankings Following Dominant October Meet Wins
The LSU men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams remain secured inside the top 20 of the College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America Division I Top 25 National Rankings, lsusports.net reported. The latest poll places the LSU women at No. 17, moving up one spot, while the men’s squad sits at No. 18.
Tiger Women Defeat Texas A&M and Claim First Dual Win Since 2001
The LSU women’s team has posted decisive victories over Navy, Loyola (Md.), and Texas A&M since the preseason poll dropped on Sept. 18. On Oct. 23, the squad returned to Baton Rouge to defeat Texas A&M 215-83, winning every swimming event on the schedule. That victory marked the program’s first dual-meet win over the Aggies since 2001. During the competition, sophomore Martina Bukvic lowered a 15-year-old mark in the 100 breast while establishing new pool standards in both the 100 and 200 breast.
LSU Men Bounce Back With First Dual Win Over Aggies Since 2014
The LSU men’s team rebounded from an early loss to Navy by defeating Texas A&M 181.5-116.5, securing the program’s first dual victory against the Aggies since 2014. Senior Jere Hribar set a school record in the 100 fly and added three pool records during the meet. Junior Nikola Simic also smashed his school record in the 1000 free. Hribar earned SEC Men’s Swimmer of the Week honors for his performances.
Upcoming LSU Natatorium Dual Against Auburn
The Tigers return to competition on Thursday, Nov. 5, at noon CT at the LSU Natatorium, where they will host the Auburn Tigers in a dual meet. Meanwhile, other collegiate programs feature Kelsey Clairmont, who has logged multiple NCAA Zone-qualifying scores on the one-meter, three-meter, and platform boards across her final season, huskers.com reported.
Division I National Rankings Breakdown
In the men’s national poll, Texas leads the 25-team field with 250 points, followed by Indiana in second with 234 points. California and Florida share the third spot with 225 points each. LSU holds No. 18 with 65 points, positioned between Northwestern at No. 17 and North Carolina at No. 19.
On the women’s side, Virginia holds the No. 1 ranking with 250 points, trailed by Texas at No. 2 with 237 points and Indiana at No. 3 with 230 points. LSU sits at No. 17 with 89 points, just ahead of USC at No. 18 and Auburn at No. 19.
Frequently Asked Questions About the LSU Swim Program
When do the LSU swimming and diving teams compete next?
The Tigers host the Auburn Tigers in a dual meet on Thursday, Nov. 5, at noon CT inside the LSU Natatorium in Baton Rouge.
What historic milestone did the LSU women’s team achieve against Texas A&M?
The LSU women defeated Texas A&M 215-83 on Oct. 23 while winning every swimming event, marking the program’s first dual-meet win over the Aggies since 2001.
Which LSU swimmers recently broke school or pool records?
In the 100 breast, sophomore Martina Bukvic eclipsed a 15-year-old mark and additionally set pool records for both the 100 and 200 breast events. Senior Jere Hribar set a school record in the 100 fly alongside three pool records, and junior Nikola Simic smashed his school record in the 1000 free.
The LSU swimming and diving programs look to maintain their national standing as they approach the mid-season schedule against Southeastern Conference rivals.