Arizona State University

Sun Devil ​MenS‌ Swimming‌ Secure​ CSCAA Dual Meet Championship

TEMPE, AZ – Arizona State University’s men’s swimming program has ‍been awarded ⁣the College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA)⁣ dual meet championship crown, marking a significant achievement for the team. The ⁣Sun Devils ⁣concluded ⁣their regular season with an unblemished 8-0 record, solidifying their position as ⁤a dominant force in collegiate​ swimming.

This championship recognizes ASU’s ​consistent performance‌ throughout the season, showcasing the​ depth and talent within the program. ⁢The CSCAA ⁢dual meet ⁤championship is awarded to the team with the highest winning percentage against a challenging schedule of⁤ opponents. This victory underscores Head Coach ⁤Bob Bowman’s strategic leadership and the dedication⁣ of ⁣the⁢ athletes.

The Sun Devils excelled in a variety of‍ individual and relay events throughout ‌the season.‍ Notable results included strong performances in the 50⁢ Free, ‍100 Free, 200 Backstroke, 200 Breaststroke, 500⁢ Free, 100 Fly, and ⁢200 Individual Medley for ‌both men and women.

ASU also demonstrated remarkable strength in relay competitions. The⁤ men’s 200 Free⁢ Relay team achieved a first-place finish with ⁢a‍ time of 1:13.72, ‌while the ‘B’ team secured third⁣ place at 1:16.37. ⁣The​ women’s‌ 200 Free Relay team claimed second⁢ place with a‌ time of 1:29.99, and the ‘B’ team finished fourth at 1:32.07.

The CSCAA championship adds‌ to the growing momentum⁢ of the ASU swimming program as it prepares for⁢ the ‌upcoming Pac-12 championships and ⁢NCAA Championships. This dual meet‍ title serves as a testament to the team’s hard‍ work and a promising indicator⁤ of continued success.

TEMPE, Ariz. – The Arizona State Sun Devils ⁢battled ​No. 9 TCU⁤ for 90 minutes sunday, ⁢ultimately falling 1-0 in their ⁤final home match of the 2024 regular season. The Horned Frogs, ranked third in the RPI, ⁤secured ⁣the victory with a late goal and strategic ball control in ⁢the​ final minutes.

The Sun Devils found the back​ of the net first when Addison baltodano drove⁤ past a ⁢TCU defender​ and sent a cross⁢ to Tatum Thomason, who finished the play in the 66th‍ minute. It ⁤marked Thomason’s ⁤seventh goal of the season, ⁢a⁣ career high for the Peoria, Ariz.,native who ⁢previously scored six goals as a sophomore at Washington⁢ in 2023,and the first Arizona State goal against ⁤TCU in a match played in Tempe.

Despite the early ‍lead,TCU responded and controlled possession⁢ for extended periods,notably​ in the closing stages of the ⁤match. With ​under⁣ five minutes remaining, the⁢ Horned Frogs maintained possession near the corner flag, effectively running out the clock.

“First, I have to give credit to TCU; a‌ realy ​deep, talented and well-coached ⁣team. They’re number three in the RPI for a reason. They are⁣ really good,” said ⁢Head​ coach Graham Winkworth. “Obviously, I’m disappointed with the scoreline; probably didn’t deserve​ to get the result today as the⁣ better team won. Having said that, though,‍ the character that our team showed to ⁢stick in it was outstanding. This ‍match last ​season, we were battered and beaten ​by halftime, but this ‍year, we ​had the projected conference champion keeping the ​ball ⁢by the corner flag for five minutes at the end. I⁢ think ⁣that speaks volumes of ⁢the progression of this​ program.”

Arizona ‌State⁢ goalkeeper Pauline Nelles⁢ recorded six⁢ saves, reaching a milestone of‌ 300 career saves and joining Erin ⁣Reinke (369; 1997-00) as ⁣the only Sun ⁣Devil soccer players to achieve that feat.

The Sun‌ Devils (10-5-3, ​3-5-2) will conclude their regular season ⁢on the road against Arizona on Thursday, Oct. ​30, ‍at 7 p.m. MST in Tucson.