Salisbury University Swimmers Return to NCAA Championships After 28-Year Absence

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 10:50 PM

The 18th-ranked Salisbury University men's swimming team competed at the NCAA Division III Swimming & Diving Championships in Indianapolis on Wednesday. This marks the Sea Gulls' first appearance at the national championships in 28 years.

INDIANAPOLIS – After nearly three decades away from the national spotlight, Salisbury University’s men’s swimming team stepped back onto college swimming’s biggest stage Wednesday at the NCAA Division III Swimming & Diving Championships.

The Sea Gulls, currently ranked 18th nationally, competed at the IU Natatorium in Indianapolis, marking their first NCAA championship appearance since 1998. The team faced the pressure of representing their university at the highest level of Division III competition after their 28-year drought from the national meet.

Wednesday’s competition represented the opening day of the championship meet, where the Sea Gulls aimed to make their mark against the nation’s top Division III swimming programs.

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