Get ready for an action-packed week in college swimming! With just two weeks until the mid-season mark, this weekend is packed with thrilling dual meets that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
The Raleigh Rumble takes center stage, featuring a double dual between three powerhouse programs: NC State, Virginia Tech, and Ohio State. All six teams are ranked in the top 25, with NC State leading the way at #6 for the men and #7 for the women. Ohio State follows closely at #12 (women) and #13 (men), while Virginia Tech is ranked #19 and #21, respectively. This meet is sure to be a showcase of talent and a true test of these teams' abilities.
In another highly anticipated rivalry, Kentucky travels to Louisville. Last year, Louisville dominated, with the men winning 192-108 and the women claiming victory with a score of 206-94. Will Kentucky be able to turn the tables this time around?
Additionally, Cal hosts Stanford for a triple-distance meet, marking their second encounter this season. Stanford swept Cal in their previous meeting, with the men winning 218-132 and the Cardinal women securing a win of 194-154. Can Cal bounce back and even the score?
But here's where it gets controversial... The SwimSwam Power Rankings (links provided below) offer an insightful look at the current standings, but some teams' performances might surprise you!
And this is the part most people miss... The data can be conflicting, with different schools posting varying meet dates. So, keep an eye out for last-minute changes!
Here's a comprehensive list of all the meets taking place this week, along with their dates and whether they are men's, women's, or both:
Meet Schedule:
- Duquesne vs. St. Peter's (11/8) - Men's
- Clarion Fall Invite (Diving) (11/8) - Women's
- Fordham vs. Boston College (11/7) - Men's and Women's
- GMU vs. William and Mary (11/8) - Men's and Women's
- Duke vs. Northwestern (11/7-8) - Men's and Women's
- Louisville vs. Purdue (11/8) - Men's and Women's
- Louisville vs. Notre Dame (11/8) - Men's
- St. Bonaventure vs. Canisius (11/7) - Men's and Women's
- UMASS vs. Harvard (11/7) - Men's
- UMASS vs. Boston U (11/8) - Men's and Women's
- URI vs. Providence (11/5) - Men's
- Binghamton vs. CCSU (11/8) - Men's
- Binghamton vs. NJIT (11/8) - Men's and Women's
- FIU vs. NOVA vs. Lynn (11/7-8) - Men's
- South Florida Diving Invite (11/7-8) - Women's
- Tulane vs. Rice vs. Houston vs. LSU (11/7-8) - Men's and Women's
- BYU vs. UNLV (11/7) - Men's and Women's
- Kansas vs. Nebraska (11/7) - Men's
- Davidson vs. UNC Asheville (11/8) - Men's
- Cleveland State vs. Youngstown State (11/8) - Men's and Women's
- Princeton vs. Brown. Dartmouth (11/7-8) - Men's and Women's
- La Salle vs. Villanova (11/8) - Men's and Women's
- NC State vs. Ohio State vs. Virginia Tech (11/7-8) - Men's and Women's
- UNC vs. South Carolina (11/7) - Men's and Women's
- Purdue vs. Iowa (11/7) - Men's and Women's
- Minnesota vs. Wisconsin (11/7) - Men's and Women's
- LSU vs. Alabama vs. Florida State (11/8) - Men's and Women's
- Arkansas vs. SMU (11/7) - Men's
- Arkansas vs. Little Rock (11/8) - Men's
- Kentucky at Louisville (11/6) - Men's and Women's
- Vanderbilt at Indiana State vs. Illinois (11/7-8) - Men's
- Arizona State vs. UCLA (11/7) - Men's
- Arizona State vs. USC (11/9) - Men's and Women's
- Arizona vs. UCLA (11/8) - Men's
- Butler at Valparaiso vs. Green Bay (11/8) - Men's and Women's
- Georgetown at Johns Hopkins (11/6) - Men's and Women's
- Providence vs. Villanova (11/8) - Men's
- Seton Hall vs. Lehigh (11/7) - Men's and Women's
- Seton Hall at Drexel (11/8) - Men's and Women's
- Navy vs. American vs. Bucknell vs. Lafayette (11/8) - Men's and Women's
- Le Moyne vs. Colgate (11/7) - Men's and Women's
- Colgate vs. Marist (11/8) - Men's and Women's
- Holy Cross vs. Bryant (11/7) - Men's and Women's
- Worcester City Championships (WPI, Holy Cross) (11/8) - Men's and Women's
- Loyola vs. Richmond (11/7) - Men's
- Army vs. Penn State (11/7) - Men's and Women's
- Army vs. Air Force (Diving only) (11/7-8) - Men's and Women's
- UMBC vs. Howard vs. Virginia Military Institute (VMI) (11/8) - Men's and Women's
- UConn vs. Northeastern (11/8) - Men's
- Rider vs. Siena vs. Sacred Heart (11/8) - Men's and Women's
- Washington State vs. Colorado State (11/7) - Men's
- Cal Triple Distance (Cal, Stanford) (11/7) - Men's and Women's
- Oakland at Michigan vs. Pitt (11/7) - Men's and Women's
- IU Indy vs. Washington/NKU (11/8) - Men's and Women's
- Fresno State vs. FPU/CSU Bakersfield (11/8) - Men's
- UW Green Bay vs. St. Norbert (11/7) - Men's and Women's
- UNLV vs. Utah (11/8) - Men's and Women's
- Queens vs. Rutgers (11/7-8) - Men's
- Miami OH vs. Northern Kentucky (11/7) - Men's and Women's
- Miami OH vs. Akron vs. Pitt (11/8) - Men's and Women's
- Bowling Green vs. Eastern Michigan (11/7) - Men's
- Ohio U at Ball State (11/7) - Men's
- St. Thomas (MN) vs. St. Cloud State (11/8) - Men's and Women's
- NM State vs. Northern Arizona (11/7) - Men's
- NM State vs. GCU (11/8) - Men's
- Idaho vs. Colorado St (11/8) - Men's
- Cal Baptist vs. Northern Colorado (11/8) - Men's
- Army vs. Air Force (11/7-8) - Men's and Women's
- UC San Diego vs. UC Davis (11/7) - Men's
- St. Francis vs. Lockhaven (11/7) - Men's
- LIU vs. Wagner (11/8) - Men's and Women's
- Bellarmine vs. Ball State (11/8) - Men's and Women's
- Columbia vs. Penn (11/7) - Men's and Women's
- Stonehill vs. Babson (11/7) - Men's
- UPenn vs. Villanova (11/5) - Men's
- UPenn vs. Columbia (11/7) - Men's and Women's
- UPenn vs. Columbia (11/8) - Men's and Women's
- Arizona vs. USC (11/7) - Men's and Women's
- GCU vs. Ottawa vs. Arizona Christian vs. Simon Fraser (11/7) - Men's and Women's
- Manhattan vs. Monmouth (11/6) - Men's and Women's
- Merrimack vs. Wellesley (1/8) - Men's
For more insights and to stay updated on the latest rankings, check out the SwimSwam Power Rankings for both men and women:
- SwimSwam's Power Rankings (Women): https://swimswam.com/2025-26-ncaa-womens-power-rankings-early-season-edition/
- SwimSwam's Power Rankings (Men): https://swimswam.com/2025-26-ncaa-mens-power-rankings-october-edition/
Compiled by the dedicated SwimSwam staff, this list might undergo some changes, so keep an eye out for any updates!
Lastly, meet our very own Anya Pelshaw, who has been with SwimSwam since June 2021 as a writer and social media coordinator. Anya has attended multiple prestigious events, including the Women's NCAA Championships and the US Summer Nationals. Her expertise and passion for swimming make her an invaluable asset to the SwimSwam team.
Learn more about Anya and her journey by visiting her bio: https://swimswam.com/bio/anya-pelshaw/
Don't forget to share your thoughts and predictions in the comments! Who do you think will emerge victorious in these intense dual meets? Will any teams surprise us with their performance? Let's discuss and celebrate the excitement of college swimming together!
