The University of Louisville's men's swimming and diving team moved up to 12th place after the second day of the 2026 NCAA Division I Championships in Atlanta, scoring 53 points. The Cardinals shined in the 200 free relay, finishing sixth with a time of 1:14.94, a commendable mark that reflects their second-best relay performance in school history. Rayce Winn became the first male diver from Louisville to score at the NCAA Championships, finishing 13th in the 1-meter springboard event.

By the Numbers
  • Louisville is currently in 12th place with 53 points.
  • The team鈥檚 200 free relay time of 1:14.94 is the second fastest in school history.
  • Arizona State leads the competition with 215.5 points, followed by Florida with 205 points.
State of Play
  • The championships have a total of 270 participants (235 swimmers and 35 divers).
  • Preliminary and finals sessions are live digitally covered by ESPN+ through March 30.
What's Next

Louisville will continue competing with several swimmers advancing to key events, including the 100-yard backstroke and the 200-yard breaststroke on Friday, with finals scheduled for the evening.

Bottom Line

The Cardinals鈥� strong showing on day two solidifies their competitive edge, showcasing promising potential for higher placements as the championships progress.