CSCAA Announces Inaugural Power 4 Conference Dual Meet Challenge

The College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) is proud to announce the inaugural CSCAA Power 4 Dual Meet Challenge, presented by Visit Knoxville and set to take place November 21–23, 2025, at the Allan Jones Aquatic Center on the campus of the University of Tennessee. 

The University of Tennessee will serve as host for this groundbreaking event, which will feature four of the nation’s elite programs—each representing one of the Power 4 conferences:

● University of Michigan (Big Ten) – Head Coach: Matt Bowe 

● Arizona State University (Big 12) – Head Coach: Herbie Behm 

● University of Virginia (ACC) – Head Coach: Todd DeSorbo 

● University of Tennessee (SEC) – Head Coach: Matt Kredich 

Courtesy: CSCAA

“We’re thrilled to host the inaugural CSCAA Power 4 Dual Meet Challenge at Tennessee—a bold new competition format that represents the future of college swimming,” said Matt Kredich, Head Coach of The University of Tennessee. “Tennessee has for decades been at the forefront of innovation in swimming, and this is a bold step toward the future of the sport. We are proud and excited to be part of this moment, and to help shape a blueprint that could define the next era of collegiate swimming.” 

These powerhouse teams will compete in a double-elimination, bracket-style dual meet format that reimagines traditional collegiate swimming competition. Each team is guaranteed a minimum of three meets, with the championship culminating in high-stakes, head-to-head matchups that highlight both individual excellence and team depth. 

“At Virginia, we’re always looking forward—whether it’s in training, competition, or how we think about the future of our sport,” said Todd DeSorbo, Head Coach of the Cavaliers. “The CSCAA Power 4 Dual Meet Challenge is exactly the kind of innovative, high-level competition that aligns with how we approach our program. It’s a chance to elevate college swimming, bring new fans into the sport, and challenge our athletes in a format built for the next generation. We’re proud to be part of something that pushes the boundaries and helps shape what’s next.” 

A New Blueprint for the Sport 

Designed to elevate the experience for both fans and athletes, the CSCAA Power 4 Dual Meet Challenge introduces a dynamic, easy-to-follow format optimized for television. Events will alternate between men’s and women’s races, emphasizing strategy, speed, and simplified scoring. Coaches will seed swimmers head-to-head, with points awarded based on individual race wins—ensuring that every race matters. 

“The time to evolve is now,” said CSCAA Executive Director Samantha Barany. “This event is about more than just competition—it’s a statement that our sport can adapt and thrive in the changing landscape of college athletics. The meet offers a scalable blueprint for teams and conferences across all divisions. It makes our sport exciting for any audience familiar with a bracket tournament.” 

More Than a Meet—A Movement 

Amid increasing pressure on Olympic sports—especially in light of impending structural changes from the House Settlement—events like the CSCAA Power 4 Dual Meet Challenge are vital to ensuring swimming and diving remain relevant and sustainable. This initiative is part of a broader CSCAA strategy to safeguard the sport’s future by: 

● Engaging new fans through exciting, accessible competition, 

● Showcasing Olympic-level talent on the collegiate stage, and 

● Providing a scalable and replicable model for conferences and institutions 

“This is a rare opportunity to be at the forefront of innovation in the sport of collegiate swimming and diving, and it aligns perfectly with Tennessee Athletics’ mission to lead the way forward in everything we do,” Senior Associate Athletics Director of Administration Tyler Johnson said. “The format is built to create a fan-friendly, exciting environment, and there’s no better place to showcase that than the Allan Jones Intercollegiate Aquatic Center, one of the top facilities in the country. It’s going to be an incredible experience for athletes, fans and the entire swimming and diving community.” 

The CSCAA is currently working with investors and sponsors to deliver a first-class, two-year pilot event, with plans to provide exclusive access, hospitality experiences, and naming opportunities for supporters. 

“I’m especially grateful to the key stakeholders who had the vision and energy to help make this a reality. Their belief in the potential of our sport laid the foundation for what’s to come. I believe this will inspire others who have been waiting for their turn to contribute to act now and be part of an exciting horizon for our sport. The opportunities are endless to grow—and when we create space to showcase our sports, we all rise together.” 

About the CSCAA 

Founded in 1922, the College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) is the first organization of college coaches in the United States. It is a professional association dedicated to serving and providing leadership for the advancement of swimming and diving at the collegiate level. With a mission to protect, preserve, and expand college swimming and diving opportunities, the CSCAA delivers resources, education, and leadership development to its members—fostering a thriving and competitive collegiate community.

BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, Texas – Junior Lokesh Sathyanathan earned the Tarleton State Track and Field program first-ever bid to the NCAA Outdoor National Championships after a top 12 performance at the NCAA West Preliminary Rounds on Thursday at E.B. Cushing Stadium.
 
Sathyanathan was the first Texan to ever compete at the NCAA West Preliminary Rounds, and cements his name into history as the first, of hopefully many, Texans to punch their ticket to a National Championship.
 
“It was great to see him qualify today,” said head coach Bobby Carter. All year we have talked about getting the job done in the first 3 attempts. Today he executed what we have worked on all year. So proud of this young man!”
 
Sathyanathan entered the meet with the top jump in the NCAA at 8.14 meters this season. The junior was one of 48 jumpers in the field with the top 12 earning a spot at the National Championships in Eugene, Ore. on June 11-14. Each jumper took three jumps with their best jump counting for the top 12 marks.
 
In his first of three jumps, Sathyanathan reached 7.80 meters in the first jump in the fourth flight. The mark turned out to be enough to qualify in the top 12, but he wasn’t done just yet. The Karantaka, India, native, jumped 7.87 meters on his second jump to reach fourth place in the meet. He jumped the same distance on his third jump and became the first Texan to punch his ticket to Eugene.
 
In a business manner, Sathyanathan took the news as business as usual and is ready for the opportunity to show his talents at the national stage in Oregon.
 
“I am always thankful and grateful for God, my coach, my family and my team,” said Sathyanathan after the event. “Let’s go Texans and we’ll see you in Oregon!”
 
The Texans also had Sir Jonathan Sims compete in the long jump and earn 21^st with a best mark of 7.39 meters. He will compete with Gabriele Tosti in the triple jump on Friday at 2:15 p.m. David Mvundura raced for the final time as a Texan in the 100 and 200. Ca’terrin Cox made his first appearance at the meet competing in the 110 hurdles. The duo on the track were the first Texan male sprinters to reach the West Preliminary Rounds in program history and did so after facing early-season injuries.
 
On Thursday, the recently named WAC Outdoor Female Freshman of the Year, Prestina Ochonogor, will be in search of her second NCAA Championships appearance in the long jump after earning First Team All-American at the Indoor Championships. Ochonogor tied the WAC Championships meet record en route to the gold medal last week. Her jump of 6.67 meters is ranked sixth in the West. She will be jumping in the fourth flight with an estimated start time of 5:45 p.m.
 
The WAC Outdoor Female Athlete of the Year, Victoria Cameron will be competing in the 100 and 200 on Thursday as well. First, she brings her fourth-best time in the region to the track in the 100 scheduled to start at 7 p.m. She is in the second heat of the 100 and will be running out of lane four. Three Texan women will be competing in the 200 slated to start at 8:45 p.m. Lauren Roy and Amandine Estival will be running in the first heat with Roy in lane six, and Estival in nine. Victoria Cameron will race in the sixth heat in lane five.
 
Sathyanathan will hope to be joined in punching tickets to Oregon by Ochonogor tomorrow in the women’s long jump. The freshman is the only Texan competing on Thursday in an event that does not compete on Saturday. The track events will be streamed on ESPN+ starting at 6 p.m.
 
 

MORAGA, Calif. — For the second straight year, Saint Mary’s Women’s Track will have a pair of runners competing at the NCAA Outdoor Track West Regionals, as Jaden DeSouza and Rayna Stanziano will be taking the track at EB Cushing Stadium on the campus of Texas A&M. 

DeSouza will be the first to compete, taking the track at 8:20 PM CDT (6:20 PM PDT) in the 400 meter hurdles. The senior out of Lihue, Hawaii shattered the program record in this event time and time again this year, with her fastest coming on May 3 at the Oxy Invitational (58.88). That time is good for the 94th fastest in the country, and the 50th fastest in the West Region. Jaden will run in the second of six heats on Thursday. The top 3 from each heat plus next 6 fastest times with advance to the quarter finals, which will be run at 7:25 PM CDT (5:25 CDT) on Saturday, May 31. The top three runners from each quarterfinal and the next three fastest times will advance to the semifinals in Eugene, which will take place between June 11 and June 14. 

Back to regionals for the fourth time in her career, Stanziano will compete in the 5000m semi finals on Saturday at 8:10 PM CDT (6:10 PM PDT). The grad student out of Concord qualified for regionals in the 800m, 1500m and 5000m, but will compete in the 5000m race after running a program record time of 15:46.51 at the Stanford Invitation on April 5. That time was good for 34th in the West Region and 58th fastest in the country. Stanziano will run in heat two of the two 24 runner heats. The top five from each heat and the next two fastest runners will advance to the 5000m finals in Eugene. 

All races will be streamed on ESPN+.

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By: Hunter McKay

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Nine members of the Kennesaw State men’s track and field team competed on the opening day of the NCAA East First Rounds on Wednesday at Visit Jax Track at Hodges Stadium on the campus of the University of North Florida.
  

Running Event Qualifiers for Saturday’s Quarterfinals

Chance Cross ran a time of 10.36 seconds in the 100m to finish 15th overall and advance to Friday’s quarterfinals.

Jeremiah Sims posted a time of 13.97 seconds to finish 24^th and earn a spot in the quarterfinals of the 110m hurdles.

 

 

 Notable Performances

Jase Hunter finished his junior season taking home 40th in the hammer throw earlier today with a mark of 59.53m (195’3″).

Mohamed Diaby’ season came to an end with a 43rd place finish in the 110m hurdles in a time of 14.50 seconds.

Kaelen Mitchell’s finished 16th in the long jump with a leap of 7.39m (24’3″) closing the book on his stellar KSU career.

Justin Warner (46.59) and Eric Young (46.69) placed 28th and 32nd respectively in the 400m wrapping up their seasons.  

Jeremiah Sims landed a leap of 7.32m (24’0.25″) to secure 21^st in the long jump.

Xavier Parris posted a time of 10.68 seconds to place 44^th in the 100m.

Edwin Kiprono ran a time of 1:49.14 to take home 34^th in the 800m.

 

Simon Seid (men’s pole vault) and six members of the KSU women’s track and field team will compete on day two of the NCAA East First Rounds on Thursday, May 29.

Keep up with Owls track and field teams by following KSU on Twitter at @KSUOwlNation and @KSUTrackFieldXC, on Instagram @ksuowlstrackxc or by liking Kennesaw State Owls on Facebook.

 

 

May 28, 2025 8:42 AM


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