PHOENIX, Arizona, February 18. WITH the championship season about to get underway, the College Swim Coaches Association of American has released its final NCAA Women's Division I rankings with Southern California earning top billing as the best dual meet team in the country. The rest of the rankings remained fairly stable, other than Harvard breaking into the top 25 for the first time.<\/p>\n
The goal of the CSCAA rankings committee this year was to produce an in-season poll of the 25 best performing teams in rank order at the time of each poll. The poll is not designed to predict the results of the NCAA Championship, but rather which teams would win head-to-head against other teams in the country.<\/p>\n
Specifically, the poll committee did not differentiate between the types of meets, or the status of a specific team in terms of rested vs. unrested, when considering votes. Further, rankings were only based on performances that have taken place up to that point in the season.<\/p>\n
Notably, Swimming World<\/i> was invited as a media member as part of the polling process, and now has a vote in each poll. Jason Marsteller is serving as Swimming World's<\/i> representative on these calls.<\/p>\n
#1 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (10-1, Pac 12 6-1)
\nLast Poll: 1<\/b><\/p>\n
Results<\/b>
\nW, Utah, 165-88
\nW, San Diego, 157.5-125.5
\n1st, SMU Classic
\nW, Washington State, 137-58
\nW, #9 Arizona, 155-134
\nW, #16 Arizona State, 118-116
\nArena Cup
\nU.S. Winter Short Course Nationals
\nW, Hawaii, 158-146
\nW, Boise State, 163-41
\nW, Wisconsin, 144.5-109.5
\nBruin Diving Invitational
\n—Since last poll—<\/i>
\nW, #7 California, 155-145
\nL, #2 Stanford, 158-137
\nW, #12 UCLA, 167.5-132.5<\/p>\n
The Trojans had three ranked Pacific 12 battles since the last poll, and managed to go 2-1 in the process, including an exclamation on their season with a cross-town victory over then-No. 12 UCLA, 167.5-132.5. USC did, however, suffer its first loss of the season with a 158-137 defeat to then-No. 2 Stanford in what proved to be a heavyweight battle. The fact that Stanford went on to lose to California for its second loss of the season kept the Trojans in the top spot in the final rankings. <\/p>\n
Junior Kasey Carlson had an epic day against the Bruins to close out the regular season. First, she helped the USC 200 medley relay establish a school and pool record as she teamed with Christel Simms, Kendyl Stewart and Kasia Wilk for a 1:36.03. Carlson went on to win the 50 free in 22.74, before doubling up with a 49.33 in the 100 free. The breaststroke sensation out of high school has definitely made the transition to a more NCAA-valuable sprint freestyle slate.<\/p>\n
#2 CALIFORNIA (7-2, Pac 12 4-2)
\nLast Poll: 7<\/b><\/p>\n
Schedule<\/b>
\n1st, Early Bird Invitational
\nW, @BYU, 158-118
\nW, @Utah, 184-115
\nW, #7 Texas, 172-128
\nW, #23 Wisconsin, 170-110
\n1st, Arena Cup
\nArizona Diving Invitational
\n2nd, Georgia Invitational
\nBruin Diving Invitational
\nL, #6 Arizona, 168.5-112.5
\nW, #20 Arizona State, 177-121
\n—Since last poll—<\/i>
\nL, #1 Southern California, 155-145
\nW, #12 UCLA, 165-135
\nW, #2 Stanford, 154.5-145.5<\/p>\n
After suffering a bit of a fall in the last poll due to a loss to Arizona, the two-time defending champions bounced back with a 2-1 record down the stretch in what proved to be a dogfight between California, Southern California, UCLA and Stanford as the four teams jockeyed for position heading into the Pacific 12 Championships. While the Golden Bears took a loss to top-ranked USC two weeks ago, the squad came back with wins against then-No. 12 UCLA and then-No. 2 Stanford. The Stanford win occurred on the Pacific 12 Networks with California alum Natalie Coughlin providing color commentary. <\/p>\n
The meet against Stanford served as Senior Day with senior Caitlin Leverenz doing some serious damage against the Cardinal. She took home three individual titles by sweeping the breaststroke events, as well as winning the 200 IM and helping the 200 medley relay to victory. <\/p>\n
#3 AUBURN (7-0, SEC 4-0)
\nLast Poll: 3<\/b><\/p>\n
Results<\/b>
\nW, Alabama, 182-62
\nW, LSU, 218.5-78.5
\nW, Notre Dame, 166-132
\nW, @ Kentucky, 212.5-87.5
\nGeorgia Invitational
\nAuburn Diving Invitational
\nTennessee Diving Invitational
\nW, #5 Texas, 153-145
\nW, #2 Texas A&M, 158-141
\nRalph Crocker Classic
\nW, #9 Florida, 161-138
\n—Since last poll—<\/i>
\nIdle<\/p>\n
After concluding their regular season with a win against Florida, the Auburn Tigers have been focused on the Southeastern Conference Championships, which begin this week in College Station.<\/p>\n
#4 STANFORD (7-2, Pac 12 4-1)
\nLast Poll: 2<\/b><\/p>\n
Results<\/b>
\nW, San Jose State, 162.5-135.5
\nW, #23 Wisconsin, 159-130
\nL, #7 Texas, 151.5-148.5
\nArizona Diving Invitational
\n2nd, Ohio State Invitational
\nW, Pacific, 147-104
\nBruin Diving Invitational
\nW, #20 Arizona State, 125-110
\nW, #6 Arizona, 161-139
\n—Since last poll—<\/i>
\nW, #12 UCLA, 165-135
\nW, #1 Southern California, 158-137
\nL, #7 California, 154.5-145.5<\/p>\n
The Stanford Cardinal suffered a bit of bad timing in relationship to the fact that this is not a weekly poll. A win against top-ranked USC on Feb. 2 would have been a lock to jump the Cardinal into the top spot in the nation if the team could have managed to hold on against then-No. 7 California. The Golden Bears, however, stopped the steamrolling Stanford with the two teams basically trading places in the poll. <\/p>\n
Against USC, Felicia Lee put on a show, demonstrating that she's fully healed from her shoulder surgery earlier in the season. She reset her pool record in the 100 back with a 52.90, while also winning the 100 fly in 53.23. <\/p>\n
#5 FLORIDA (3-4, SEC 2-3)
\nLast Poll: 8<\/b><\/p>\n
Results<\/b>
\n1st, All Florida Invitational
\n3rd, SMU Classic
\nL, @Georgia, 188-110
\nW, @South Carolina, 176-119
\nL, #4 Texas A&M, 196-104
\nL, Florida State, 157-143
\n1st, Ohio State Invitational
\nW, Florida Atlantic, 169-106
\nL, #4 Auburn, 161-138
\n—Since last poll—<\/i>
\nW, #4 Tennessee, 167-133<\/p>\n
It's been two weeks since Florida closed out its regular season with an upset victory over then-No. 4 Tennessee, 167-133, and the Gators have certainly savored that win heading into the Southeastern Conference Championships this week in College Station, Texas. Senior Jamie Bohunicky closed out her home career with a win in the 500 free (4:39.93).<\/p>\n
#6 ARIZONA (10-4, Pac 12 4-3)
\nLast Poll: 5<\/b><\/p>\n
Results<\/b>
\nW, Hawaii, No score reported
\nW, Washington State, 121-76
\nW, UNLV, 188-105
\nW, Denver, 204-86
\nL, @ #1 USC, 155-134
\nL, @ #15 UCLA, 157-141
\nArizona Diving Invitational
\nU.S. Winter Short Course Nationals
\nW, Oregon State, 218-69
\nW, Northern Arizona, 221-76
\nW, New Mexico State, 221-76
\nBruin Diving Invitational
\nW, #3 California, 168.5-112.5
\nL, #8 Stanford, 161-139
\n—Since last poll—<\/i>
\nW, SMU, 230-58
\nL, #10 Texas, 154-146
\nW, #23 Arizona State, 203-92<\/p>\n
The Arizona Wildcats closed out their regular season with a 2-1 slate including a loss to then-No. 10 Texas and a trouncing of in-state rival then-No. 23 Arizona State. Freshman Bonnie Brandon enjoyed a strong meet against Texas and SMU with wins in the 1000 free (8:43.74) and 500 free (4:49.51). She also took home the 200 back title with a 1:57.34. <\/p>\n
#7 TENNESSEE (8-1, SEC 3-1)
\nLast Poll: 4<\/b><\/p>\n
Results<\/b>
\nW, @UNC-Wilmington, 195-99
\nW, @Kentucky, 201-98
\nW, Indiana, 183-117
\nW, Louisville, 190-107
\nW, Ohio State, 191-109
\n1st, Tennessee Invitational
\nTennessee Diving Invitational
\nW, Virginia Tech, 186-108
\nW, #2 Georgia, 161-139
\n—Since last poll—<\/i>
\nW, Vanderbilt, 155-86
\nL, #8 Florida, 167-133<\/p>\n
After ascending to the top five with a victory against then-No. 2 Georgia, the Tennessee Lady Volunteers had a tough time keeping the momentum going as the squad suffered a loss to then-No. 8 Florida in the Swamp. Florida claimed some retribution for its loss last year. The Lady Vols put up a fight, winning 8 of the 16 events against Florida. Senior Kelsey Floyd won the 100 and 200 fly, while sophomore Molly Hannis swept the breaststroke events against Florida. <\/p>\n
#8 GEORGIA (10-1, SEC 6-1)
\nLast Poll: 6<\/b><\/p>\n
Results<\/b>
\nW, @Georgia Tech, 176-115
\nW, @Arkansas, 187-113
\nW, Florida, 188-110
\nW, Missouri, 186-106
\nW, Emory, 111-86
\nGeorgia Invitational
\nTennessee Diving Invitational
\nW, SCAD, 178-73
\nW, N.C. State, 151-99
\nW, #5 Texas, 143-100
\nL, #11 Tennessee, 161-139
\n—Since last poll—<\/i>
\nW, South Carolina, 203-96
\nW, Alabama, 219-79<\/p>\n
The Georgia Lady Bulldogs smashed a pair of Southeastern Conference squads after suffering its only loss of the year against then-No. 11 Tennessee. Hali Flickinger led Georgia with a trio of victories in the tri-meet against Alabama and South Carolina. She won the 100 breast (56.06), 100 fly (55.63) and 200 IM (2:02.43). <\/p>\n
#9 TEXAS (6-3, Big 12 1-0)
\nLast Poll: 10<\/b><\/p>\n
Results<\/b>
\n4th, SMU Classic
\nW, Indiana, 172-128
\nW, Michigan, 217-83
\nL, @ #3 California, 172-128
\nW, @ #5 Stanford, 151.5-148.5
\nPhill Hansel Invitational
\nU.S. Winter Short Course Nationals (split squad)
\nOhio State Invite (split squad)
\nL, #11 Auburn, 153-145
\nL, #3 Georgia, 143-100
\nW, TCU, 147-74
\n—Since last poll—<\/i>
\nW, #5 Arizona, 154-146
\nW, SMU, 228-66<\/p>\n
Texas concluded its regular season with a pair of wins against Arizona and SMU, pushing its record to 6-3 heading into the Big 12 Championships at the end of the month in Austin. Junior diver Maren Taylor did some damage on the boards, sweeping both the one-meter and three-meter events. <\/p>\n
#10 TEXAS A&M (9-1, SEC 3-1)
\nLast Poll: 9<\/b><\/p>\n
Results<\/b>
\nW, @South Carolina, 190-102
\nW, North Carolina, 174.5-123.5
\nW, @SMU, 153-103
\nW, @ #11 Florida, 196-104
\n1st, Phill Hansel Invitational
\nW, Rice, 168-94
\nL, #11 Auburn, 158-141
\nW, Incarnate Word, 139-98
\nW, LSU, 179-107
\n—Since last poll—<\/i>
\nW, North Texas, 168-118
\nW, Houston, 173-110<\/p>\n
After its loss to Auburn, Texas A&M hasn't had much competition to focus on other than hosting its first Southeastern Conference Championships this week. The Aggies dismantled in-state foes North Texas and Houston since the last poll to finish the regular season at 9-1.<\/p>\n
#11 VIRGINIA (9-0, ACC 2-0)
\nLast Poll: 11<\/b><\/p>\n
Results<\/b>
\nW, Navy, 168-118
\nW, @Pittsburgh, 155-131
\nW, South Carolina, 161-124
\nW, @ #11 Indiana, 226-126
\nW, Penn State, 210-141
\n3rd, Georgia Invitational
\nTennessee Diving Invitational
\nW, #16 North Carolina, 169-131
\nW, Duke, 152-122
\nW, Virginia Tech, 214-151
\nW, Wisconsin, 182-176
\n—Since last poll—<\/i>
\nCavalier Invitational<\/p>\n
With the Atlantic Coast Conference Championships right around the corner, Virginia tuned up with its Cavalier Invitational. Freshman Courtney Bartholomew teamed with Ellen Williamson, Emily Dicus and Dana Nessler to win the 200 medley relay in 1:42.96 as the Cavaliers looked to get in some last-minute training heading into ACCs.<\/p>\n
#12 MINNESOTA (10-0, Big Ten 6-0)
\nLast Poll: T16<\/b><\/p>\n
Results<\/b>
\nW, @Michigan, 196-99
\nW, Iowa State, 144-140
\nW, @Kansas, 179-119
\nW, Wisconsin, 183-112
\nW, Iowa, 192-103
\nMinnesota Grand Prix
\nJean Freeman Invite
\nW, Hawaii, 201-92
\nW, North Dakota, 196-94
\n—Since last poll—<\/i>
\nW, #19 Wisconsin, 210-143
\nW, #25 Purdue, 268-85
\nW, Illinois, 291-62
\nMinnesota Challenge<\/p>\n
The Minnesota Golden Gophers had a late-season surge, running their final dual meet record to 10-0 with a trio of Big Ten wins in Madison. Kierra Smith had a strong outing in the Big Ten Quad with wins in the 200 breast (2:14.49) and 400 IM (4:22.51) to lead the way for Minnesota.<\/p>\n
#13 INDIANA (5-4, Big Ten 2-1)
\nLast Poll: 13<\/b><\/p>\n
Results<\/b>
\nW, @Kentucky, 189-111
\nL, Tennessee, 183-117
\nW, Michigan, 223-77
\nL, @Texas, 172-128
\nL, Penn State, 214.5-137.5
\nL, Virginia, 235-117
\nU.S. Winter Short Course Nationals (split squad)
\nOhio State Invitational (split squad)
\nW, #19 Notre Dame, 175-125
\nW, Purdue, 179-121
\n—Since last poll—<\/i>
\nW, #15 Louisville, 160-140<\/p>\n
The Hoosiers finished the season above .500 after a close conquest of regional rival then-No. 15 Louisville. Ashley Specht proved to be a team leader, sweeping the breaststroke events with wins in the 100 (1:01.69) and 200 (2:14.87). <\/p>\n
#14 UCLA (11-3, Pac 12 5-3)
\nLast Poll: 12<\/b><\/p>\n
Results<\/b>
\nW, Oregon State, 197-92
\nW, UC Santa Barbara, 198-110
\nW, Utah, 211-83
\nW, UC-Davis, 136-119
\nW, Washington State, 15-97
\nW, #16 Arizona State, 190.5-108.5
\nW, San Diego, 198-92
\nW, #9 Arizona, 157-141
\nArena Invitational
\nPhill Hansel Invitational (diving)
\nU.S. Winter Short Course Nationals
\nBruin Diving Invitational
\nW, Kansas, 218-81
\nW, San Diego State, 185-114
\nW, Simon Fraser, 114-72
\nAir Force Diving Invitational
\n—Since last poll—<\/i>
\nL, #2 Stanford, 165-135
\nL, #7 California, 165-135
\nL, #1 Southern California, 167.5-132.5<\/p>\n
UCLA had been cruising through the season with a undefeated 11-0 record, but ran into the buzzsaw that is the murderer's row of Southern California, California and Stanford. Ting Quah handled the competition well, however, with a win against USC in the 200 free (1:46.36). She also claimed three titles against California with wins in the 50 free (23.14), 100 free (49.85) and 100 fly (53.44). <\/p>\n
#15 NORTH CAROLINA (5-2, ACC 3-1)
\nLast Poll: 14<\/b><\/p>\n
Results<\/b>
\nW, @South Carolina, 198-99
\nL, Texas A&M, 174.5-123.5
\n2nd, SMU Classic
\nW, Virginia Tech, 175-120
\n2nd, Nike Cup
\n4th, Ohio State Invitational
\nTennessee Diving Invitational
\nPenn State Relay Duel
\nW, Navy, 213-84
\nL, #10 Virginia, 169-131
\nW, Duke, 166-127
\n—Since last poll—<\/i>
\nW, N.C. State, 157-142<\/p>\n
The Tar Heels turned in a hard-fought 157-142 victory over in-state rivals N.C. State since the last poll. UNC swept the diving and relay events, but still had their hands full with the Wolfpack. A foursome of Tar Heels each won a pair of titles against N.C. State as Kelsey Cummings, Danielle Siverling, Cari Blalock and Katie Nolan all came up with big wins. <\/p>\n
#16 LOUISVILLE (4-2, Big East 2-0)
\nLast Poll: 15<\/b><\/p>\n
Results<\/b>
\nW, Xavier, 183-73
\n5th, SMU Classic
\nL, @Tennessee, 190-107
\nW, #18 Notre Dame, 162-138
\n2nd, Purdue Invitational
\nU.S. Winter Short Course Championships
\nSarasota Invitational
\nW, Cincinnati, 188-104
\nW, Kentucky, 168-132
\n—Since last poll—<\/i>
\nL, #13 Indiana, 160-140<\/p>\n
Louisville gave visiting Indiana nearly all it could handle in a 160-140 home loss to the Hoosiers to close out the season. Freshman Kelsi Worrell took home the 100 and 200 free against Indiana, while Tanja Kylliainen topped the 200 fly and 400 IM for the Cardinals. <\/p>\n
#17 WISCONSIN (7-7, Big Ten 4-3)
\nLast Poll: T19<\/b><\/p>\n
Results<\/b>
\nW, Michigan State, 209-91
\nL, Michigan, 157-143
\nW, Milwaukee, 175-118
\nW, Green Bay, 140-94
\nL, Minnesota, 183-112
\nL, Stanford, 159-130
\nL, California, 170-110
\nW, Northwestern, 173-121
\nOhio State Invitational
\nL, USC, 144.5-109.5
\nW, Virginia Tech, 206-159
\nL, Virginia, 182-176
\n—Since last poll—<\/i>
\nW, Illinois, 210-143
\nW, #25 Purdue, 200-153
\nL, #16 Minnesota, 210-143<\/p>\n
Wisconsin went 2-1 in its Big Ten Duals in Madison, beating then-No. 25 Purdue and Illinois, while taking a loss against then-No. 16 Minnesota. Ivy Martin picked off the pool record in both the 50 and 100 free. On day one, Martin clocked a 22.32 to beat her facility standard in the 50, then took down a 15-year-old mark in the 100 free with a 49.75. <\/p>\n
#T18 ARKANSAS (10-1, SEC 3-1)
\nLast Poll: 18<\/b><\/p>\n
Results<\/b>
\n1st, Razorback Relays
\nL, Georgia, 187-113
\nW, Southern Illinois, 244-56
\nW, Kentucky, 212-88
\nW, @Missouri, 197-103
\nPhill Hansel Invitational
\nW, #12 Penn State, 151.5-146.5
\nW, Missouri State, 250-50
\nW, South Carolina, 223-77
\nW, #21 Florida State, 167-133
\nW, Davidson, 194-96
\nW, Queens, 191-85
\n—Since last poll—<\/i>
\nW, Kansas, 219-81<\/p>\n
Arkansas ran its dual meet record to 10-1 with a triumph over Kansas in Lawrence. Lauren Jordan and Anna Mayfield each posted facility records during the win, with Jordan turning in a 9:57.31 in the 1000 free and Mayfield clocking a 4:52.57 in the 500 free. That's only the second time Arkansas has gone 10-1 in a season, matching the best record in team history from 2008-09. <\/p>\n
#T18 NOTRE DAME (4-4, Big East 1-1)
\nLast Poll: T19<\/b><\/p>\n
Results<\/b>
\n1st, Dennis Stark Relays
\nL, @Auburn, 166-132
\nL, #24 Purdue, 152-148
\nW, Pittsburgh, 188-112
\nL, #19 Louisville, 162-138
\n1st, Kansas Women's Classic
\nHawkeye Invitational (diving)
\n5th, Ohio State Invitational
\nW, Michigan, 185-115
\nW, Northwestern, 205-95
\nL, #22 Indiana, 175-125
\n1st, Shamrock Invitational
\n—Since last poll—<\/i>
\nW, Toledo, 176-123
\nMichigan First Chance Meet (diving)<\/p>\n
Notre Dame closed out its regular season with a 176-123 win over Toledo to finish the year 4-4. Plenty of Fighting Irish earned multiple victories against Toledo in what proved to be a mismatch. Kelly Ryan broke the pool record in the 100 back with her medley relay leadoff time of 55.95 along with wins in the 50 free and 200 back. <\/p>\n
#20 OHIO STATE (10-2, Big Ten 3-1)
\nLast Poll: 21<\/b><\/p>\n
Results<\/b>
\nW, Cleveland State, 179-110
\nW, Kenyon, 168-119
\nW, Denison, 178.5-110.5
\nL, @ #8 Tennessee, 191-109
\nW, @ Ohio, 182-112
\n3rd, Ohio State Invitational
\nW, Wright State, 171-102
\nW, Toledo, 189-104
\nL, #25 Michigan, 163-137
\nW, Cincinnati, 171-115
\n—Since last poll—<\/i>
\nW, Northwestern, 228-130
\nW, Nebraska, 224-134
\nW, Iowa, 225-135
\nOhio State Winter Invitational<\/p>\n
The Ohio State Buckeyes clinched a 3-0 record at the Northwestern Invitational, picking up wins against Northwestern, Nebraska and Iowa, to end the year 10-2 and 3-1 in Big Ten action. Overall, OSU took home 12 of 18 swimming events during the two-day competition. The team of Kelsey Moran, Angela Sever, Shannon Draves and Megan Detro downed a 16-year-old pool record with a 3:42.30 in the 400 medley relay.<\/p>\n
#21 MICHIGAN (5-4, Big Ten 4-2)
\nLast Poll: T16<\/b><\/p>\n
Results<\/b>
\nW, Wisconsin, 157-143
\nL, Minnesota, 196-99
\nL, Indiana, 223-77
\nL, @Texas, 217-83
\nPurdue Invitational
\nHawkeye Invitational
\nMike Peppe Invitational, NTS
\n1st, Orange Bowl Classic
\nL, Notre Dame, 185-115
\nW, Northwestern, 192-108
\nW, #15 Ohio State, 163-137
\nW, Michigan State, 174-120
\n—Since last poll—<\/i>
\nW, Toledo, 161-80
\nMichigan Open
\nMichigan First Chance Meet<\/p>\n
Michigan celebrated Senior Day festivities with a 161-80 triumph over Toledo. Senior Deirdre Jones earned wins in the 50 free (23.26) and 100 free (51.03), while sophomore Michelle Stefandl claimed the 500 free (5:56.81) and 1000 free (10:07.33) against the Rockets. <\/p>\n
#T22 HARVARD (9-0, Ivy 7-0)
\nLast Poll: NR<\/b><\/p>\n
Results<\/b>
\nW, Dartmouth, 196-99
\nW, Cornell, 186-109
\nW, Columbia, 187-113
\n6th, Georgia Fall Invitational
\n6th, Georgia Tech Invitational
\nW, Miami, 175-86
\nW, Brown, 208-92
\nW, Penn, 241-58
\nW, Vermont, 232-68
\n—Since last poll—<\/i>
\nW, Yale, 209-89
\nW, Princeton, 199-99<\/p>\n
Harvard earned its way into the top 25 with a stellar outing in the always emotional Harvard-Yale-Princeton tri-meet to close out the season 9-0 and 7-0 in conference competition. Stephanie Ferrell led the Crimson at the H-Y-P meet with a trio of victories. She won the 200 breast in 2:15.37, while also taking home the 200 IM (2:03.59) and 100 breast (1:02.56) in the two-day event. She broke her own school record in the 100 breast in the process. <\/p>\n
#T22 FLORIDA STATE (13-1, ACC 5-0)
\nLast Poll: 21<\/b><\/p>\n
Results<\/b>
\n2nd, All Florida Invitational
\nW, @Florida Gulf Coast, 173-122
\nW, @Miami, 184-115
\nW, @Florida Atlantic, 181-114
\nW, Florida International, 189-101
\nW, Virginia Tech, 179-120
\nW, UNC-Wilmington, 246-54
\nW, Duke, 203-91
\nW, Florida Southern, 179.5-91.5
\nW, Emory, 185-102
\nW, Florida, 157-143
\n1st, Georgia Tech Invitational
\nW, South Carolina, 190-109
\nL, #18 Arkansas, 167-133
\nW, N.C. State, 155-143
\nW, Georgia Tech, 226-72
\n—Since last poll—<\/i>
\nIdle<\/p>\n
Florida State has been idle since the last poll, and is focused on the Atlantic Coast Conference Championships to take place this weekend in Greensboro, N.C.<\/p>\n
#24 PENN STATE (6-2, Big Ten 1-0)
\nLast Poll: 24<\/b><\/p>\n
Results<\/b>
\nW, West Virginia, 146-97
\nW, Villanova, 177-116
\nW, Indiana, 207.5-144.5
\nL, Virginia, 210-141
\n5th, Georgia Invitational
\nTennessee Diving Invitational
\nNorth Carolina Relay Duels
\nL, Arkansas, 151.5-146.5
\nW, Missouri State, 235-59
\nW, Navy, 185-107
\n—Since last poll—<\/i>
\nW, Towson, 186-109
\nOhio State Winter Invitational<\/p>\n
Penn State pushed its record to 6-2 with a win against Towson to close out the regular season. The Nittany Lions definitely showcased their seniors in the meet against Towson on Senior Day, putting up a lineup that scored event wins by all five seniors. Freshman Katie Rowe also had a strong meet, taking home the 200 fly and 200 back.<\/p>\n
#25 ARIZONA STATE (5-5, Pac 12 2-5)
\nLast Poll: 23<\/b><\/p>\n
Results<\/b>
\nW, Grand Canyon, 179-80
\nW, Washington State, 170-88
\nL, @ #15 UCLA, 190.5-108.5
\nL, @ #1 USC, 118-116
\n2nd, Arena Cup
\nArizona Diving Invitational
\nW, Utah, 154-121
\nW, BYU, 201-94
\nBruin Diving Invitational
\nL, #8 Stanford, 125-110
\nL, #3 California, 177-121
\n—Since last poll—<\/i>
\nW, Northern Arizona, 146-91
\nL, Arizona, 203-92<\/p>\n
The Sun Devils completed the regular season with an in-state split. First, ASU downed Northern Arizona in what proved to be the seniors' final swim at home, before heading down to Tucson for the Wildcats' Senior Day. <\/p>\n
Also received votes:<\/b> Princeton, SMU, N.C. State, Purdue, Utah, Missouri
\nDropped out:<\/b> Purdue<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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