The University of Wisconsin-Madison will host the Big Ten Men’s Swimming and Diving Championships from February 25-28, university officials announced today.
The championships will be held at the university’s natatorium, with the facility being cleared between each session. Doors will open to the public one hour prior to the start of each event. Parking will be available in Lots 46 and 29 for a standard hourly rate, with additional options available in nearby city parking ramps.
Tickets for the event are currently on sale and can be purchased online at UWBadgers.com, by calling (800) 462-2343, or in person at the Wisconsin Athletic Ticket Office located in Kellner Hall. Live results will be available throughout the competition on UWBadgers.com and via the SwimCloud App.
Wisconsin’s senior athletes will be recognized during the championships on Saturday evening prior to the finals session, according to a university statement.
The Wisconsin Badgers men’s swimming and diving team currently competes in the Big Ten Conference, having been a member since the conference’s formation in 1896. The Badgers are currently ranked No. 18 nationally, according to the most recent Associated Press poll. The upcoming championship meet will feature competition against the No. 22 Michigan Wolverines, who defeated Wisconsin 67-64 in their previous meeting on December 4. In that earlier contest, Michigan’s Vladislav Goldin scored 24 points, even as John Tonje led Wisconsin with 18.
Michigan currently averages 78.8 points per game, while Wisconsin allows 70.8. Wisconsin shoots 46.0% from the field, exceeding Michigan’s opponents’ average of 40.8%. The Wolverines are fourth in the Big Ten with 16.2 assists per game, led by Tre Donaldson who averages 4.1 assists. The Badgers are fifth in the conference in rebounding with 32.9 rebounds per game, led by Nolan Winter’s average of 5.9.
Further updates, final results, and live coverage details will be posted on UWBadgers.com.
