2022-23 Women's Swimming and Diving News

  • Swim and Dive Earns CSCAA Scholar All-America Awards
    July 18, 2023
    RICHMOND, Va. (www.blugolds.com) - The College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) has selected 718 teams to the Scholar All-America Team for the Spring 2023 semester. Of the 700+ Division I, II, III, and NAIA teams selected, the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire men's and women's swimming and diving teams were awarded the educational achievement for their hard work in the classroom while competing.
  • Blugolds place 37th in LEARFIELD Director's Cup
    June 13, 2023
    EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (blugolds.com) — The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire placed 37th in the 2022-23 LEARFIELD Directors' Cup among Division III competitors. The Blugolds finished in the upper echelon of a competition which featured 323 schools.
  • Kabe, Weaver wrap up seasons at NCAA Championships
    March 18, 2023
    GREENSBORO, N.C. (blugolds.com) — The season wrapped up for the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire's swimming and diving teams with the final day of the NCAA Division III Championships on Saturday. Quincy Kabe (Jr. - Buffalo, Minn.) took 21st in the men's three-meter diving competition, and Ella Weaver (Jr. - McFarland, Wis.) placed 34th in the women's 200-yard breaststroke.
  • Weaver, Dahlk compete on Day 3 of NCAA Championships
    March 17, 2023
    GREENSBORO, N.C. (blugolds.com) — The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire had two representatives compete on the third day of the NCAA Division III Swimming and Diving Championships on Friday. Ella Weaver (Jr. - McFarland, Wis.) swam in the women's 100-yard breaststroke, and Sarah Dahlk (Sr. - Verona, Wis./Middleton) closed out her season with the women's one-meter diving competition.
  • Kabe earns second team All-America status at nationals
    March 16, 2023
    GREENSBORO, N.C. (blugolds.com) — University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire diver Quincy Kabe (Jr. - Buffalo, Minn.) secured second team All-America status during the second day of the NCAA Division III Swimming and Diving Championships on Thursday. Kabe placed 15th in the men's one-meter diving competition to become a second team All-American.
  • Dahlk places 27th to open NCAA Championships
    March 15, 2023
    GREENSBORO, N.C. (blugolds.com) — University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire diver Sarah Dahlk (Sr. - Verona, Wis./Middleton) opened up the NCAA Division III Swimming and Diving Championships on Wednesday with the women's three-meter diving competition. Dahlk placed 27th in the preliminary round.
  • Dahlk and Kabe Qualify for NCAA's at Diving Zones
    February 25, 2023
    CHICAGO, Ill. (blugolds.com)-- The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire men's and women's diving teams traveled to the University of Chicago for NCAA Diving Regional. The Blugolds had two divers qualify for NCAAs. 
  • Volz wins Judy Kruckman Scholar-Athlete Award
    February 20, 2023
    MADISON, Wis. (blugolds.com) — University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire’s Katy Volz (Sr. - Tomahawk, Wis.) has been named the recipient of the 2023 Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) Judy Kruckman Women’s Swimming & Diving Scholar-Athlete Award.
  • Blugold women win 1st WIAC title since 1999, men take 2nd
    February 18, 2023
    BROWN DEER, Wis. (blugolds.com) — The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire women's swimming and diving team clinched its first Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) championship since 1999 on Saturday. The Blugolds scored 901 points to win the 20th conference title in program history.
  • Denner's school record highlights huge day in the pool
    February 16, 2023
    BROWN DEER, Wis. (blugolds.com) — The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire men's and women's swimming and diving teams picked up right where they left off at Day 2 of the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) Championship on Thursday. Kadin Denner (So. - Aurora, Colo.) set a new school record to earn a conference title in the men's 500-yard freestyle, highlighting a day which saw the Blugold men and women combine to win six events and surge to the top of the standings.
  • Dahlk, relays win titles on Day 1 of WIAC meet
    February 15, 2023
    BROWN DEER, Wis. (blugolds.com) — The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire men's and women's swim and dive teams got off to a strong start on Day 1 at the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) Championship on Wednesday. Sarah Dahlk (Sr. - Verona, Wis./Middleton) won the women's three-meter diving championship, and both the men's and women's 800-yard freestyle relays picked up titles on the opening day of competition.
  • Blugolds swim well at Minnesota First Chance meet
    February 04, 2023
    MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (blugolds.com) — The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire men's and women's swimming teams finished out the Minnesota First Chance meet with a strong showing on Saturday at the University of Minnesota. The Blugolds had several top-five finishes to close out the two-day meet.
  • Blugolds compete at UIC Diving Invite
    February 04, 2023
    CHICAGO, Ill. (blugolds.com) — The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire men's and women's diving teams competed at the University of Illinois Chicago Diving Invite on Saturday at Flames Natatorium. The Blugolds secured some top-10 finishes against Division I competition.
  • Blugolds compete at Minnesota First Chance meet
    February 03, 2023
    MINNEAPOLIS (blugolds.com) — The UW-Eau Claire men's and women's swimming teams competed at the opening day of the Minnesota First Chance meet on Friday at Jean K. Freeman Aquatic Center at the University of Minnesota. The men's 400-yard medley relay team earned the top finish for the Blugolds, placing second in the event.
  • Blugold swimmers and divers earn Scholar All-America honors
    February 03, 2023
    EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (blugolds.com) — The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire men's and women's swimming and diving teams both received Scholar All-America status from the College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America for the Fall 2022 semester.
  • Blugolds Fly past Warhawks in Conference Dual
    January 28, 2023
    WHITEWATER, Wis. (blugolds.com) The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire men's and women's swimming and diving teams traveled to UW-Whitewater for the last conference dual of the season. The Blugolds had a clean sweep with the women winning 187-59 and the men winning 201-52. 
  • Four Blugolds named WIAC Kwik Trip Athletes of the Week
    January 24, 2023
    MADISON, Wis. (blugolds.com) — Four student-athletes from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire received WIAC Kwik Trip Athlete of the Week honors for the week of Jan. 16-22. Gymnast Harriet Toth (So. - Regina, Saskatchewan/Martin), field athletes Yakob Ekoue (Sr. - Hopkins, Minn.) and Catie Fobbe (Sr. - Annandale, Minn./Maple Lake) and diver Sarah Dahlk (Sr. - Verona, Wis./Middleton) were all recognized for standout performances.
  • Blugold divers earn top marks at Point Invite
    January 21, 2023
    STEVENS POINT, Wis. (blugolds.com) — The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire men's and women's diving teams competed at the UW-Stevens Point Invite on Friday and Saturday. The Blugolds swept the top two spots in the men's competition and achieved NCAA Zone cuts in the process, and also produced the women's winner.
  • Blugold women fall to St. Catherine, men host intersquad meet
    January 14, 2023
    EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (blugolds.com) — The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire swimming and diving teams returned to the pool on Saturday after more than a month had elapsed since their last competitions. The women fell to St. Catherine University 165-129 at the McPhee Center, while the men got a tuneup with an intersquad meet.
  • Three Blugolds named WIAC Kwik Trip Athletes of the Week
    December 06, 2022
    MADISON, Wis. (blugolds.com) — Three University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire student-athletes received Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) Kwik Trip Athlete of the Week honors this week. Women's hockey forward Hallie Sheridan (Sr. - Fergus Falls, Minn.), women's swimmer Ella Weaver (Jr. - McFarland, Wis.) and men's diver Quincy Kabe (Jr. - Buffalo, Minn.) were all recognized as the top performers in their respective sports.
  • Blugold Women Win Events, Ultimately Fall to St. Cloud State
    November 18, 2022
    EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (blugolds.com) — The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire men's and women's swimming and diving teams competed against St. Cloud State on Thursday and Friday at the McPhee Center. The Blugolds won several events in both duals, but ultimately fell when the final scores were tallied. The women were bested 135-106, and the men fell 136.5-104.5.
  • Swimming and Diving Receives WIAC Weekly Honors
    November 08, 2022
    MADISON, Wis. (blugolds.com) — The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire men's and women's swimming and diving teams both received recognition with WIAC Kwik Trip Athletes of the Week on Tuesday. Ella Weaver (Jr. - McFarland, Wis.) is the women's swimmer of the week, and Quincy Kabe (Jr. - Buffalo, Minn.) is the men's diver of the week.
  • Blugolds Fly Past Eagles in Conference Win
    November 05, 2022
    EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (blugolds.com)-- The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire men’s and women’s swimming and diving team hosted the UW-La Crosse Eagles in their first home meet of the year. The Blugolds secured another conference win with the men scoring 215-85 and the women 153.5-146.5.
  • Blugold Swim and Dive Win on the Road Against the Pointers
    October 22, 2022
    STEVENS POINT, Wis. (blugolds.com)-- the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire men's and women's swimming and diving teams traveled to UW-Stevens Point for their second conference meet of the year. Both the men's and women's teams secured the wins against the tough Pointer competition. The women won with a score of 185-15, while the men won 189-111.
  • Cross Country, Swim & Dive, and Women's Tennis Earn WIAC Athlete of the Week Honors
    October 18, 2022
    MADISON, Wis.--University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire's Carolyn Shult, Clare Palen, Samantha Fuchs, Sarah Dahlk, and Quincy Kabe have been named the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) Kwik Trip Athletes of the Week for the week of Oct. 10 - 16.
  • Blugold Swim and Dive Dominates First Conference Meet
    October 15, 2022
    OSHKOSH, Wis. (blugolds.com)-- The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams had their first competition of the year on the road against WIAC opponent UW-Oshkosh. Both the men’s and women’s teams had statement wins winning 193-38 and 185-45. 
  • Gymnastics, Swimming & Diving, and Wrestling 2022-23 Hockey Schedules
    September 22, 2022
    EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (blugolds.com) The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire gymnastics, swimming & diving, and wrestling teams have released their schedules for the 2022-23 season.