MINNEAPOLIS – The 2025 Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) Swimming & Diving Championships continued on Thursday from the Jean K. Freeman Aquatic Center on the campus of the University of Minnesota.
Following a morning session of preliminary action, MIAC participants geared up for finals in the 50- and 500-yard freestyles, 200-yard individual medley, 400-yard medley relay, and the women's three-meter diving competition.
Gusties claimed wins in the first two women's individual events, with Geneva Fackler swimming the fastest 500 freestyle at the meet (5:04.74) and Marit Isaacson taking top honors in the 200 IM (2:06.27). St. Olaf's Katie Homme then won the 50 free (23.92) while Carleton's Hailey Westrup earned the MIAC title in the 3-meter diving competition (489.30). Macalester won the final event of the evening, the 400 medley relay (3:51.41).
On the men's side, Saint John's Brayden Slavik won the 500 free (4:29.49) before Gustavus' Peyton Richardson earned his third straight championship in the 200 IM (1:50.99). The Johnnies answered back with Carsten Reuter's win in the 50 free (20.56), and Gustavus responded with a win in the 400 medley relay (3:20.82).
Gustavus now leads in both the men's (310) and women's (231) team standings. Saint John's (275) is second in the men's events heading into Friday, with Macalester (226.5) right behind the Gusties on the women's side. Friday's prelim rounds are again set to begin at 10:30 a.m., with the next set of finals scheduled for 6:30 p.m.
Men's Team Scores Through Thursday
1. Gustavus - 310
2. Saint John's - 275
3. Carleton - 177
4. Macalester - 175
5. St. Olaf - 152
6. Hamline - 95
Women's Team Scores Through Thursday
1. Gustavus - 231
2. Macalester - 226.5
3. St. Olaf - 210
4. St. Catherine - 175
5. Carleton - 173.5
6. Saint Benedict - 146
7. Hamline - 84
8. Concordia - 82
ADMISSION INFORMATION
All tickets will be sold and purchased online via HomeTown Ticketing. There will not be cash sales at the venue; however, spectators can purchase tickets using a computer or mobile device at any time, including while at the venue. To purchase tickets at any time, click the MIAC's HomeTown Ticketing site.
Single-session adult tickets are $12 each, while student tickets are $6. (Note: additional HomeTown Ticketing convenience and credit card fees will be added during checkout). Children ages five and under do not require a ticket.
As a reminder, glass is strictly prohibited inside the Jean K. Freeman Aquatic Center. Please do not bring any glass water bottles or vases into the venue.
GOING PAPERLESS
Fans will again be able to download heat sheets and other meet information directly from the championship home page to their smart devices or print at home ahead of time. QR codes will be posted at the venue for fans to scan as needed and links will be updated with the latest information as soon as it is determined after each session.
HANDING OUT THE HARDWARE
Following each of Thursday evening's competitions, a short awards ceremony was held. The top three finishers in each event earned All-Conference honors, while individual finishers 4-6 and the fourth-place relay team earned honorable mention distinction. Complete results can be found here.