MINNEAPOLIS – The 2025 Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) Swimming & Diving Championships continued with 13 events on Friday at the University of Minnesota's Jean K. Freeman Aquatic Center.
After three days of competition, Gustavus leads both the men's and women's standings with 648 points on the men's side and 460 points on the women's side. Macalester is not far off the pace in the women's standings with 428 points, while Saint John's sits in second on the men's side with one day left to compete after scoring 516 points through 27 total events.
In the women's individual events, St. Olaf's Paige Steenblock opened finals with a conference title in the 400 IM (4:27.67), which was followed by St. Catherine's Emma Svendsen winning the 100 fly (57.64), and Gustavus' Geneva Fackler claiming the 200 free championship (1:53.85). Macalester's Izzy Uhlhorn-Thornton won the 100 breast (1:04.89) while teammate Verity Wray-Raabolle won the 100 back (55.68). Gustavus finished the night with a win in the 200 free relay (1:35.48).
On the men's side, Saint John's and Gustavus alternated wins in the first four events of the evening. SJU's Brayden Slavik won the 400 IM (4:00.12) and Gustavus' Peyton Richardson responded with a win in the 100 fly (48.78). After the Johnnies' Carter Larson won the 200 free (1:39.66), the Gusties' Braden Ripken took the 100 breast title (54.46). Carleton's Ethan Tun broke up the back-and-forth with a win in the 100 back (51.30), and fellow Knight Hans Anderson collected the MIAC title off the 3-meter diving board (516.55). SJU ended the evening with a win in the 200 free relay (1:22.21).
The meet will conclude on Saturday with prelim rounds again set to begin at 10:30 a.m. The mile event is scheduled to take place 45 minutes after the prelim session is completed. Saturday finals will begin at 6:30 p.m.
Men's Team Scores Through Friday
1. Gustavus - 648
2. Saint John's - 516
3. Carleton - 386
4. Macalester - 323.5
5. St. Olaf - 278.5
6. Hamline - 146
Women's Team Scores Through Friday
1. Gustavus - 460
2. Macalester - 428
3. St. Olaf - 370.5
4. Carleton - 321.5
5. St. Catherine - 288
6. Saint Benedict - 221
7. Concordia - 129
8. Hamline - 121
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 Friday 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.