University of Minnesota Athletics
University of Minnesota
South Dakota
10/22/2026 3:12:00 PM | Men's Swimming & Diving, Women's Swimming & Diving
MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. – The University of Minnesota swimming and diving teams are back on the road this weekend, taking on the University of South Dakota and the University of Nebraska in a tri-dual meet at The Natatorium in Vermillion, South Dakota.
MEET INFORMATION
Minnesota vs. South Dakota / Nebraska
The Natatorium
Vermillion, S.D.
Friday, Oct. 23
4:00 PM (CT)
LAST TIME OUT
The Gophers closed out their weekend at The Dual Meet Tournament with a fifth place finish and team wins over Florida State and Penn State.
Minnesota split on day one of the tournament, falling to the University of South Carolina 366.5 - 423.5 in their first matchup of the weekend before taking down Florida State University 410 - 380.
The Gophers tallied 10 first place finishes throughout 22 total events against the Gamecocks, with five events won on the women's side and five events won on the men's side. Minnesota tallied 11 first place finishes throughout 22 total events in their afternoon session against the Seminoles, with six events won on the women's side and five events won on the men's side.
Minnesota closed out day two with a 511-264 victory over Penn State University to secure the fifth place finish. The Gophers tallied first place finishes in 15 out of the 22 total events against the Nittany Lions, with 10 events won on the women's side and five events won on the men's side.
GOPHERS IN THE POLLS
The Gopher women's program opened up the 2026-27 season ranked No. 24 in the first College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) Division I poll. The Gopher men's program was not ranked, but did receive votes in the poll.
UP NEXT
Members of the Minnesota swimming and diving program will be participating in the 2026 U.S. Short Course World Championship Trials next week in Westmont, Illinois. The trials are currently scheduled to begin on Wednesday, Oct. 28 and last through Saturday, Oct. 31.
