The 2026 NCAC Swimming and Diving Championships are underway, and the second day of competition has already seen some impressive performances. The Denison men's team extended their lead, while the Kenyon women dominated the pool, sweeping all four swimming events. Here's a recap of the action from Day 2.
Men's Recap
The Denison men's team showcased their strength by winning three out of four events in their home pool. Sophomore George Goins took the top spot in the 500 freestyle with a time of 4:26.22, which is just a fraction slower than his personal best of 4:23.37 from last year's NCAA Division III 'B' final. The 200 IM was a highlight for the program as Jack Hill led a 1-2-3 finish, touching the wall in 1:47.02, followed by Devin Testin (1:48.18) and Luke Swiggett (1:48.57). John Carroll University's freshman Jacob Florio, new to the NCAC this season, set a new program record with a time of 1:48.69, finishing in 4th place.
The final individual event of the night was won by Kenyon's Djordje Dragojlovic, who touched the wall in 19.96 in the 50 free. Dragojlovic's time is currently the best in Division III this season, and he finished 3rd in the event at the 2025 NCAAs. Despite Dragojlovic's win, Denison had a strong showing with Nick Hensel (2nd, 20.03), Cam Blevins-Mohr (3rd, 20.20), and Samuel Hibbert (4th, 20.28). The Denison men capped off the evening with a victory in the 400 medley relay, defending their title from the previous year with a time of 3:12.79. They were just half a second away from the NCAC record of 3:12.17, set by their relay team last year. This year's relay team consisted of Ben Bevill, Liam Nelson, Samuel Hibbert, and Jack Hill.
Scores After Day 2
- Denison University - 708.5
- Kenyon College - 597.5
- John Carroll University - 360
- DePauw University - 350
- Wabash College - 318
- Oberlin College - 260
- College of Wooster - 249
- Ohio Wesleyan University - 179
- Wittenberg University - 97
Women's Recap
The Kenyon women's team had a dominant night, sweeping all four swimming events. Senior Molly Haag kicked things off with a win in the 500 free, touching the wall in 4:51.06. She improved on her second-place finish from last year, finishing behind Quinn Brown of Denison, who placed second this year with a time of 4:53.65. Kelsey Van Eldik continued Kenyon's winning streak by claiming the 200 IM in 2:03.72, just off her lifetime best of 2:03.64 from midseason. Denison's Drue Thielking finished second in the event with a time of 2:04.67.
Senior Lisa Torrecillas-Jouault won the 50 free for Kenyon in 23.21, outtouching teammate Kate Bogan, who finished second in 23.24. This marked a personal best for Torrecillas-Jouault, who previously held a time of 23.33, placing 18th at the 2025 D3 NCAAs. Kenyon's 400 medley relay team of Gwen Eisenbeis, Kelsey Van Eldik, Nora Kortuem, and Torrecillas-Jouault swam to a win in 3:40.97, with Torrecillas-Jouault anchoring the relay in 49.79.
Denison prevented a complete sweep by the Kenyon women, as Lu-si Minnich won the 1-meter diving event with a score of 421.30. Despite Denison's victory, Kenyon's diving team had a strong showing, finishing 2-3-4-5, while Denison's divers placed 1-6.
Scores After Day 2
- Kenyon College - 719
- Denison University - 602
- DePauw University - 475
- John Carroll University - 325
- College of Wooster - 256
- Wittenberg University - 226
- Oberlin College - 213
- Ohio Wesleyan University - 174
About Anya Pelshaw
Anya Pelshaw has been a valuable member of the SwimSwam team since June 2021, contributing as both a writer and social media coordinator. She has covered numerous swimming events, including the Women's NCAA Championships in 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025, as well as the 2023 US Summer Nationals. Anya's expertise and dedication to the sport make her an invaluable asset to the SwimSwam community.
