#2/18 Swim and Dive readies for inaugural CSCAA Power 4 Dual Meet
The first year of the event features Tennessee, Michigan and Virginia
TEMPE – In the first event of its kind, No. 2/18 Sun Devil Swim and Dive is slated to compete in the CSCAA Power 4 Dual Meet beginning on Friday, Nov. 21, and concluding on Sunday, Nov. 23, taking place at Allan Jones Aquatic Center in Knoxville, Tenn.
Coverage can be seen on SEC Network+ and the USA Swimming Network where the Sun Devils will be competing at 1 p.m. MST on Friday with the opportunity to move into the semifinals.
The Sun Devil men’s team was selected as the No. 1 seed of the four schools and will face No. 12 Virginia in the first round. The women’s team is the No. 4 seed and will face No. 1 Virginia, the five-time defending national champions. The seeding was determined by the latest November CSCAA Top 25 Dual Meet Polls.
Meet Schedule
All times are local (MST)
Friday, November 21:
No. 1/4 Arizona State vs. No. 4/1 Virginia – 1:00 PM (Meet 1)
No. 2/3 Tennessee vs No. 3/2 Michigan – 4:00 PM (Meet 2)
Saturday, November 22:
Meet 1 Winner vs. Meet 2 Winner – 10:00 AM (Meet 3)
Meet 1 Loser vs. Meet 2 Loser – 1:00 PM (Meet 4)
Meet 3 Loser vs. Meet 4 Winner – 4:00 PM (Meet 5)
Sunday, November 23:
Meet 4 Loser vs. Meet 5 Winner – 8:00 AM – Meet 6 (Race for Third)
Meet 3 Winner vs. Meet 5 Winner – 11:00 AM (Championship Meet)
Tennessee’s men's team is No. 9 in the country, while their women’s team is No. 8. Michigan’s men’s team is No. 11 and their women’s team is No. 7, respectively. The competition is designed to represent one school each from the power four conferences, with Michigan representing the Big Ten, Tennessee representing the SEC and Virginia representing the ACC.
Entering the meet, the Sun Devils boast four of the top times in the country in the 200 free relay (1:15.82), 400 free relay (2:47.01), 800 free relay (6:13.37) and the 200 medley relay (1:21.88). Tennessee ranks second in the 200 free relay (1:16.19) and the 400 free relay (2:48.02) entering the meet.
Last time out, Ilya Kharun recorded the fastest 50 free time in the country in the young season, touching the wall in 18.54. Additionally, he has the second fastest 100 free time of 41.23 and the fastest times in country in the 100 fly (43.55) and the 200 fly (1:37.94). He was recently honored with being named Big 12 Men’s Swimmer of the Week for the second time this season.
Florida transfer Adam Chaney has been stellar for the team as he’s earned two Big 12 weekly honors this season. He’s one of four Sun Devils to have a sub-18 second 50 free time at 18.95, and has the second fastest 200 back time of 1:39.59. Chaney has helped the Sun Devils establish four of the fastest relays in the country this season.
On the women’s side, junior Miriam Sheehan has an NCAA qualifying mark time of 51.83 in the 100 back which is the best in the Big 12. Senior Gerda Szilagyi leads the team in the 200 back in 1:54.71. Sonia Vaishnani leads the Big 12 in the 400 IM with a time of 4:11.09. Sophomore Julia Ullmann in the 100 fly has the 11th fastest time at 51.73. Additionally, she has the fastest time in the conference in the 200 fly at 1:56.64.
The team split its dual against No. 15 USC with the men taking the victory 193-107 to stay unbeaten on the year. The women tied against No. 22 UCLA, 150-150, and fell to No. 12 USC, 169-131, but put up numerous season-best swims.
About the CSCAA Power 4 Dual Meet
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. Diving inclusion for the 2025 event is still being determined, as the CSCAA is actively working with the diving coaches from each participating program to explore the best ways to integrate the discipline within this new format.
About the CSCAA
Founded in 1922, the College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) – the first organization of college coaches in America -is a professional organization of college swimming and diving coaches dedicated to serving and providing leadership for the advancement of the sport of swimming & diving at the collegiate level. With a mission to protect, preserve and expand college swimming and diving opportunities, the CSCAA provides valuable resources, educational opportunities, and leadership development to its members, fostering a thriving and competitive collegiate swimming and diving community.
How to follow
Follow the team’s social media accounts: X (@ASUSwimDive) and Instagram (@Sundevilswimdive).