NCAA Division II women's swimming and diving championships
American collegiate water sports tournament
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The NCAA Division II women's swimming and diving championships are contested at an annual swim meet hosted by the National Collegiate Athletic Association to determine the individual and team champions of women's collegiate swimming and diving among its Division II members in the United States and Canada.[1] It has been held every year since 1982, except for 2020.
NCAA logo | |
| Association | NCAA |
|---|---|
| Sport | Swimming and Diving |
| Founded | 1982 |
| Division | Division II |
| Country |  United States Canada |
| Most recent champion | Nova Southeastern (4th) |
| Most titles | Drury (10) |
| Broadcaster | ESPNU |
| Official website | NCAA.com |
Drury have been the most successful program, with ten national titles.
Nova Southeastern are the four-time reigning national champions, winning their fourth title in 2026.
History
Swimming was one of twelve women's sports added to the NCAA championship program for the 1981–82 school year, as the NCAA engaged in battle with the Association for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women for sole governance of women's collegiate sports. The AIAW continued to conduct its established championship program in the same twelve (and other) sports; however, after a year of dual women's championships, the NCAA conquered the AIAW and usurped its authority and membership.[2]
Format
The event consists of individual and team championships in a range of events, all held in a 25-yard pool.
Individual swimming events
- Freestyle events
- 50-yard Freestyle (1982–present)
- 100-yard Freestyle (1982–present)
- 200-yard Freestyle (1982–present)
- 500-yard Freestyle (1982–present)
- 1,000-yard Freestyle (2001–present)
- 1,650-yard Freestyle (1982−present)
- Backstroke events
- 50-yard Backstroke (1982–1983)
- 100-yard Backstroke (1982–present)
- 200-yard Backstroke (1982–present)
- Breaststroke events
- 50-yard Breaststroke (1982–1983)
- 100-yard Breaststroke (1982–present)
- 200-yard Breaststroke (1982–present)
- Butterfly events
- 50-yard Butterfly (1982–1983)
- 100-yard Butterfly (1982–present)
- 200-yard Butterfly (1982–present)
- Medley events
- 100-yard individual medley (1982–1983)
- 200-yard individual medley (1982–present)
- 400-yard individual medley (1982–present)
Relay swimming events
- Freestyle relay events
- 200-yard freestyle relay (1982–present)
- 400-yard freestyle relay (1982–present)
- 800-yard freestyle relay (1982–present)
- Medley relay events
- 200-yard medley relay (1982–present)
- 400-yard medley relay (1982–present)
Diving events
- Diving events
- One-meter diving (1982–present)
- Three-meter diving (1982–present)
Results
| Year | Team Champion | Score | Team Runner-Up | Score | Location | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 Details | Cal State Northridge | 391 | Vanderbilt | 324 |  Clarion, Pennsylvania | |
| 1983 | Clarion | 308 | Air Force | 299 |  Long Beach, California | Belmont Plaza Olympic Pool |
| 1984 | Clarion | 345 | Cal State Northridge | 260 |  Hempstead, New York | |
| 1985 | South Florida | 492 | Cal State Northridge | 380½ |  Orlando, Florida | YMCA Aquatic Center |
| 1986 | Clarion | 433 | Tampa | 343 | Orlando, Florida | YMCA Aquatic Center |
| 1987 | Cal State Northridge | 349 | Clarion | 274 | Long Beach, California | Belmont Plaza Olympic Pool |
| 1988 | Cal State Northridge | 441 | Tampa | 285 | Buffalo, New York | |
| 1989 | Cal State Northridge | 397 | North Dakota | 280 | Buffalo, New York | |
| 1990 | Oakland | 423 | Cal State Northridge | 419 | Buffalo, New York | |
| 1991 | Oakland | 566½ | Florida Atlantic | 404 |  Milwaukee, Wisconsin | |
| 1992 | Oakland | 621½ | Northern Michigan | 475 |  Grand Forks, North Dakota | |
| 1993 | Oakland | 609 | Clarion | 406 |  Canton, Ohio | |
| 1994 | Oakland | 630 | Air Force | 454½ | Canton, Ohio | |
| 1995 | Air Force | 690 | Oakland | 563 | Canton, Ohio | |
| 1996 | Air Force | 697½ | Oakland | 625 | Grand Forks, North Dakota | |
| 1997 | Drury | 690½ | Oakland | 460 |  San Antonio, Texas | |
| 1998 | Drury | 578½ | Cal State Bakersfield | 386 | Ashland, Ohio | |
| 1999 | Drury | 613 | North Dakota | 603½ | Buffalo, New York | Flickinger Aquatic Center |
| 2000 | Drury | 663 | Truman | 556 | Buffalo, New York | Flickinger Aquatic Center |
| 2001 | Truman | 656 | Drury | 610½ | Canton, Ohio | Branin Natatorium |
| 2002 | Truman | 733 | Drury | 548 | Orlando, Florida | YMCA Aquatic Center |
| 2003 | Truman | 682 | Drury | 410 | Grand Forks, North Dakota | |
| 2004 | Truman | 641 | Drury | 561 | Buffalo, New York | Flickinger Aquatic Center |
| 2005 | Truman | 579½ | Drury | 530 | Orlando, Florida | YMCA Aquatic Center |
| 2006 | Truman | 664 | Drury | 505 |  Indianapolis, Indiana | Indiana University Natatorium |
| 2007 | Drury | 646½ | Truman | 518 | Buffalo, New York | Flickinger Aquatic Center |
| 2008 | Truman | 461½ | Drury | 449 |  Columbia, Missouri | Mizzou Aquatic Center |
| 2009 | Drury | 618½ | Wayne State | 453½ | Houston, Texas | University of Houston Aquatic Center |
| 2010 | Drury | 657 | Wayne State | 531 | Canton, Ohio | Branin Natatorium |
| 2011 | Drury | 483½ | Wayne State | 388 | San Antonio, Texas | |
| 2012 | Wayne State | 497 | Drury | 496 | Mansfield, Texas | |
| 2013 | Drury | 432½ | Wayne State | 388 |  Birmingham, Alabama | |
| 2014 | Drury | 486 | Wayne State | 419 | Geneva, Ohio | |
| 2015 | Queens | 540½ | Drury | 489.5 | Indianapolis, Indiana | Indiana University Natatorium |
| 2016 | Queens | 567 | Wingate | 364½ | Indianapolis, Indiana | Indiana University Natatorium |
| 2017 | Queens | 467 | Drury | 385 | Birmingham, Alabama | CrossPlex Natatorium |
| 2018 | Queens | 574.5 | Drury | 401 |  Greensboro, North Carolina | Greensboro Aquatic Center |
| 2019 | Queens | 707.5 | Drury | 345 | Indianapolis, Indiana | Indiana University Natatorium |
| 2020 | Cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic | |||||
| 2021 | Queens | 695 | Drury | 441 | Birmingham, Alabama | CrossPlex Natatorium |
| 2022 | Queens | 536.5 | Indy | 423 | Greensboro, North Carolina | Greensboro Aquatic Center |
| 2023 | Nova Southeastern | 536.5 | Indy | 488.5 | Indianapolis, Indiana | Indiana University Natatorium |
| 2024 | Nova Southeastern | 487 | Colorado Mesa | 461.5 | Geneva, Ohio | SPIRE Institute |
| 2025 | Nova Southeastern | 475 | Drury | 463 | Indianapolis, Indiana | Indiana University Natatorium |
| 2026 | Nova Southeastern | 486 | Tampa | 424.5 | Evansville, Indiana | Deaconess Aquatic Center |
Source:[3]
Champions
Drury
Truman
Clarion
Nova Southeastern
Wayne State
Team national championships, by active programs: 
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| Team | Titles | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Drury | 10 | 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014 |
| Truman | 7 | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008 |
| Nova Southeastern | 4 | 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 |
| Clarion | 3 | 1983, 1984, 1986 |
| Wayne State (MI) | 1 | 2012 |
Former programs
| Team | Titles | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Queens (NC) | 7 | 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022 |
| Oakland | 5 | 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994 |
| Cal State Northridge | 4 | 1982, 1987, 1988, 1989 |
| Air Force | 2 | 1995, 1996 |
| South Florida | 1 | 1985 |
Championship records
| Event | Time | Name | Club | Date | Location | Ref | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50y freestyle | 21.92 | h | Bryn Greenwaldt | Augustana | March 12, 2025 | Indianapolis, Indiana | [4] | |
| 100y freestyle | 48.07 | Luna Mertins | Lynn | March 15, 2025 | Indianapolis, Indiana | [5] | ||
| 200y freestyle | 1:45.27 | Patricia Castro |  SpainQueens |
March 12, 2015 | Indianapolis, Indiana | [6] | ||
| 500y freestyle | 4:39.28 | Patricia Castro | Spain Queens |
March 11, 2016 | Indianapolis, Indiana | [7] | ||
| 1000y freestyle | 9:38.98 | Emily Trieschmann | Nova S'Eastern | March 13, 2024 | Geneva, Ohio | [8] | ||
| 1650y freestyle | 16:17.66 | Kristen Frost | Southern Connecticut | March 15, 2008 | Columbia, Missouri | |||
| 100y backstroke | 50.91 | Agata Naskret |  PolandWest Florida |
March 13, 2026 | Evansville, Indiana | [9] | ||
| 200y backstroke | 1:52.90 | Agata Naskret | Poland West Florida |
March 14, 2026 | Evansville, Indiana | [10] | ||
| 100y breaststroke | 59.51 | Theresa Michalak |  GermanyWest Florida |
March 10, 2017 | Birmingham, Alabama | [11] | ||
| 200y breaststroke | 2:08.59 | Jonette Laegreid | Drury | March 15, 2025 | Indianapolis, Indiana | [12] | ||
| 100y butterfly | 51.78 | Luna Mertins | Lynn | March 13, 2025 | Indianapolis, Indiana | [13] | ||
| 200y butterfly | 1:55.98 | Ann Carozza | West Chester | March 11, 2022 | Greensboro, North Carolina | [14] | ||
| 200y individual medley | 1:55.63 | Patricia Castro | Spain Queens |
March 9, 2016 | Indianapolis, Indiana | [15] | ||
| 400y individual medley | 4:08.56 | Patricia Castro | Spain Queens |
March 10, 2016 | Indianapolis, Indiana | [16] | ||
| 4×50y freestyle relay |
1:29.03 |
|
Nova S'Eastern | March 13, 2026 | Evansville, Indiana | [17] | ||
| 4×100y freestyle relay |
3:17.37 |
|
Nova S'Eastern | March 14, 2026 | Evansville, Indiana | [18] | ||
| 4×200y freestyle relay |
7:08.50 |
|
Nova S'Eastern | March 12, 2024 | Geneva, Ohio | [19] | ||
| 4×50y medley relay |
1:37.95 |
|
Nova S'Eastern | March 11, 2026 | Evansville, Indiana | [20] | ||
| 4×100y medley relay |
3:35.21 |
|
West Florida | March 12, 2026 | Evansville, Indiana | [21] | ||
| 1m Springboard | 511.55 | Kayla Kelosky | Clarion | March 10, 2011 | San Antonio, Texas | |||
| 3m Springboard | 555.70 | Elizabeth Rawlings | Queens | March 14, 2015 | Indianapolis, Indiana | [22] | ||
Legend: # – Record awaiting ratification by NCAA;
Records not set in finals: h – heat; sf – semifinal; r – relay 1st leg; rh – relay heat 1st leg; b – B final; † – en route to final mark; so – swim-off; tt – time trial
Records not set in finals: h – heat;
See also
- NCAA women's swimming and diving championships (Division I, Division III)
- NCAA men's swimming and diving championships (Division I, Division II, Division III)
- AIAW Intercollegiate Women's Swimming and Diving Champions
- NAIA Women's Swimming and Diving Championships
- List of college swimming and diving teams