Stanford Women’s Swimming & Diving Heads to NCAA Championships

STANFORD, Calif. – No. 2 Stanford women’s swimming & diving is set to compete at the NCAA Swimming & Diving Championships, concluding the 2025-26 campaign at McAuley Aquatic Center in Atlanta, Georgia, from March 18-21. The championships will be broadcast live on ESPN+.

Cardinal Dynasty

Stanford boasts a remarkable history in collegiate swimming and diving, having secured 13 national championships – 12 NCAA titles and an AIWA crown in 1980 – the most of any program nationwide. The Cardinal has consistently finished within the top 10 at every national championship meet since the 1974-1975 season, a streak unmatched by any other Division I program.

Lindauer’s Debut Season

This year’s NCAA Championships mark the first under Knowles Family Director of Women’s Swimming Chris Lindauer, who aims to develop into the first Stanford coach to win an NCAA title in their inaugural season since Peter Tegen achieved the feat with women’s cross country in 2005.

Experienced Roster

Stanford will bring a seasoned team to Atlanta, comprised of athletes with a combined total of five NCAA titles and 68 All-America honors. Last season, Lucy Bell, Caroline Bricker, and Torri Huske each claimed NCAA individual gold medals, while Bricker and Kayla Wilson, alongside alums Lillie Nordmann and Aurora Roghair, won the 800-yard freestyle relay title.

Qualifying Divers Shine

Three Cardinal divers earned automatic bids to the NCAA Championships following impressive performances at the Diving Zone E meet. Molly Gray excelled in both her events, winning the 3-meter dive after finishing as runner-up in the 1-meter dive. Ellie Cole dominated the platform dive, while Emilie Moore qualified for her third national meet, finishing fifth in both the 3-meter and platform dives.

ACC Championship Performance

Stanford secured second place at the ACC Championships, accumulating 1039 points over six days of competition. Lucy Bell and Torri Huske each won a pair of conference titles, with Bell claiming victories in the 200-yard breaststroke and 400-yard individual medley, and Huske winning the 100-yard butterfly and 200-yard individual medley.

Recent Successes

• Bested the Bears: Stanford defeated No. 5 California 154-145, winning 10 of 16 events. Lucy Bell was the standout performer with three race victories.
• Senior Day Sweep: Stanford won all 15 events against San Jose State, 226-67, celebrating Senior Day with victories from Gigi Johnson, Lucy Bell, Torri Huske, and Emilie Thompson.
• Two-Win Weekend in LA: Stanford swept UCLA (156-87) and No. 11 USC (208-91), led by Torri Huske and Caroline Bricker with four event titles.
• Top Times in Texas: Stanford won 12 of 18 events at the Texas Swimming Invitational, setting new program records in the 400 and 800 freestyle relays.
• Triple Distance Triumphs: No. 3 Stanford won 12 of 20 races against No. 5 California in a non-scoring meet, highlighted by Torri Huske sweeping the IM events.
• Beat Cal in Berkeley: Stanford won 13 of 19 event titles in a double dual against Arizona State and No. 5 California, with Caroline Bricker and Torri Huske leading the way.
• Season Opener in San Diego: Stanford finished second at the UCSD Triton Invitational, totaling 898.5 points, led by Torri Huske’s three individual victories.

Looking Ahead

Stanford will look to continue its tradition of excellence at the NCAA Championships, building on a season of impressive performances and aiming for a strong finish in Atlanta. Full coverage of the championship meet will be available at ESPN+.