The Hope College women's swimming and diving team had a strong comeback at the NCAA Division III Championships after a challenging prelims session. They won consolation finals in both the 200-yard medley relay and the 100 breaststroke, earning Second Team All-American honors. With a total of 102 points, they currently hold a 10th place in the team standings, leading 11th-place Swarthmore College by 12 points as they head into the final day of competition.

By the Numbers
  • Hope's relay time improved to 1:41.58 in the 200 medley relay, nearly one second faster than prelims.
  • Greta Gidley won the 100 breaststroke consolation with a time of 1:02.14, 0.76 seconds faster than her prelim effort.
State of Play
  • The Flying Dutch are currently in 10th place with 102 points, a 12-point lead over Swarthmore College.
  • Upcoming events include prelims at 10 a.m. and finals at 6 p.m. on Saturday, March 21.
What's Next

Hope aims to secure another Top 10 finish and is scheduled to compete in the 100 freestyle, 200 backstroke, 200 breaststroke, and the 400 freestyle relay on the final day of the championship.

Bottom Line

The team's strong performance in consolation races showcases their resilience and potential for a strong finish, making them a contender for a third Top 10 team effort in four seasons.