Welcome to the second day of the 2025 Men’s NCAA Division I Championships! We’re in for an exciting finals session tonight, building on last night’s thrilling events. Although there are just a few races, the intensity is sure to keep us on the edge of our seats.
First up is the 500 freestyle. Rex Maurer from Texas, the American Record holder, is the top contender in the final. This morning, even a time under 4:10 didn’t secure a spot in the top 8, which hints at some incredible performances ahead.
Texas’ Hubert Kos also impressed with a time of 1:38.89 in the 200 individual medley prelims. He’ll face tough competition from Destin Lasco, Owen McDonald, Carles Coll Marti, and Julian Smith, all of whom swam under 1:40 this morning.
In the 50 freestyle, Tennessee’s Jordan Crooks is the clear favorite after posting an 18.00 in the prelims. His teammate Gui Caribe, who clocked 18.34, will join him in the finals.
Team Standings (After Wednesday)
- Texas – 74
- California – 72
- Georgia/Indiana – 54 (Tie)
- NC State – 50
- Arizona State – 48
- Stanford – 46
- Tennessee – 34
- Alabama – 30
- Florida State – 24
- Florida – 22
- Louisville – 18
- Ohio State – 16
- Auburn – 14
- Michigan – 12
- North Carolina/USC – 10 (Tie)
- Virginia/Texas A&M – 8 (Tie)
- Georgia Tech/Virginia Tech – 6 (Tie)
- Army – 4
Men’s 500 Freestyle – Finals
The NCAA record in this event is held by Leon Marchand with a time of 4:02.31. In tonight’s final, Rex Maurer secured first place with a time of 4:05.35. Luke Hobson from Texas followed closely behind at 4:06.34. Cal’s Lucas Henveaux achieved a personal best at 4:06.74, while Georgia’s Jake Magahey and Tomas Koski completed the top five.
Texas had a strong performance, finishing 1-2 in this event. Maurer’s time was just shy of his American Record, indicating he’s still in excellent form. The ‘B’ final saw an exciting race with Yale’s Noah Millard taking the win, marking the school’s return to scoring points in the NCAAs.
Updated Team Scores
- Texas – 121
- California – 89
- Georgia – 83
- Indiana – 66
- NC State/Arizona State – 50 (Tie)
- Stanford – 46
- Alabama – 43
- Tennessee – 34
- Florida – 27
Men’s 200 Individual Medley – Finals
With the NCAA record at 1:36.34, Hubert Kos from Texas took the win at 1:37.91, narrowly beating Cal’s Destin Lasco who finished at 1:37.98. Both swimmers gave it their all, showcasing the fierce competition in this event.
Team performances in the diving events also played a role in the scoring. Indiana’s Quentin Henninger won the 1-meter diving with a score of 434.65, boosting his team’s standings significantly.
Team Score Recap
- Texas – 164
- California – 129.5
- Indiana – 122
- Georgia – 92
- Stanford/Arizona State – 77
- Tennessee – 74
Men’s 200 Freestyle Relay – Finals
Tonight, Tennessee shattered the championship record with a time of 1:12.84, led by Jordan Crooks and Gui Caribe. Arizona State and Florida also performed well, pushing their limits in exciting races.
The overall points race remains tight, but Texas is leading as we move through the championships. With several standout performances this evening, the excitement continues to build as we approach the final events.
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