HAMILTON – The Colgate University men's and women's swimming and diving teams are set to compete at the 2026 Patriot League Swimming and Diving Championships, held Feb. 18-21 at Lejeune Hall in Annapolis. After a season marked by multiple record-breaking swims, awards recognition, and steady improvement across the board, the Raiders enter championship week poised to make a strong statement on the conference stage.
Colgate looks to build off months of preparation to peak at the right time under seventh-year head coach Ed Pretre who is coming off Patriot League Coach of the Year honors.
Patriot League Championship Schedule
The four-day event begins on Wednesday with the men's three-meter diving trials at noon. The swimming events open on Wednesday at 5 p.m. with the women's 200-yard medley relay final. Preliminaries will begin at 10 a.m. and the finals will swim at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. The remaining diving trails will be contested on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 1 p.m.
Schedule of Events
Live Coverage on ESPN+
Live coverage of the 2026 Patriot League Men's and Women's Swimming & Diving Championships will be available daily on ESPN+.
Live Swimming Results
Live swimming results for the 2026 Patriot League Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving Championships can be found HERE.
Live Diving Results
Live diving results for the 2026 Patriot League Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving Championships can be found HERE.
2026 Patriot League Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving Championship Coverage
| Wednesday, February 18 |
Time |
Coverage |
| Patriot League Swimming and Diving Evening Session |
5 p.m. |
ESPN+ |
| Thursday, February 19 |
Time |
Coverage |
| Patriot League Swimming and Diving Morning Session |
10 a.m. |
ESPN+ |
| Patriot League Swimming and Diving Evening Session |
6 p.m. |
ESPN+ |
| Friday, February 20 |
Time |
Coverage |
| Patriot League Swimming and Diving Morning Session |
10 a.m. |
ESPN+ |
| Patriot League Swimming and Diving Evening Session |
6 p.m. |
ESPN+ |
| Saturday, February 21 |
Time |
Coverage |
| Patriot League Swimming and Diving Morning Session |
10 a.m. |
ESPN+ |
| Patriot League Swimming and Diving Evening Session |
6 p.m. |
ESPN+ |
On the women's side, Colgate has built momentum throughout the dual-meet slate, highlighted by multiple Patriot League weekly honors and dominant performances in both sprint and distance events.
The Raiders turned in key victories over league opponents during the regular season, showcasing depth in freestyle and backstroke while continuing to gain valuable points in diving. Several swimmers etched their names into the program's top-10 lists, while relay squads posted season-best times that rank among the league's strongest entering the championship. With a blend of veteran leadership and emerging underclass talent, the women's team looks to climb the standings and challenge for podium finishes in multiple events.
The women's team enters the Patriot League championship with a 6-2 overall record, including conference victories over Lafayette (174-125) and Holy Cross (172.5-127.5). Returning All-League honorees MG King and Audrey Collins look to pick up where they left off at last year's championship, in addition to first-years Katie Miller and Paige Fisher who have claimed Patriot League Rookie of the Week honors throughout the season. Ellie Sundin will look to stay consistently atop the leaderboards on the dive well for the Raiders.
The men's team has likewise pieced together a season defined by consistency and breakthrough moments. Colgate earned strong dual-meet wins behind balanced scoring across strokes. With a blend of first-year success and core veteran experience, the Raiders look for a strong finish to an impressive season. David Brophy, Michael Granin, and Jack Schurtz-Ford are consistently landing atop the leaderboards, while Nick Pompo has dominated the podium finishes in the dive well.
The Raider men enter the Patriot League championship with a 1-7 record on the season headlined by their 122-119 victory over Le Moyne. Beyond individual accolades, both squads have emphasized relay performance — often the difference-maker at championship meets.
As the Raiders prepare for four days of racing at Navy's Lejeune Hall, the focus shifts to execution, endurance, and seizing scoring opportunities. With season-long milestones already achieved and confidence building at the right time, Colgate enters the Patriot League Championships ready to translate months of preparation into peak performances.
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Patriot League Championship Tickets
Tickets are available for all sessions of the 2026 Patriot League Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving Championships at Navy's Lejeune Hall by visiting the United States Naval Academy's official ticketing website.
There is no charge for the abbreviated evening session on Wednesday, Feb. 18.
Patriot League Championship Parking
Vehicle access to the United States Naval Academy is restricted to those vehicles driven by someone with a Department of Defense identification card. All other visitors - including fans attending sporting events - will need to park outside of USNA grounds and either ride the courtesy shuttle bus or enter the Academy through the pedestrian entrance located near Gate One.
Shuttle Bus Location: The primary pick-up and drop-off point for the USNA shuttle bus is the blue side (west) parking lot at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, in front of the Blue Angel plane. The parking lot entrance is located off of Taylor Avenue on the south side of the stadium (550 Taylor Ave., Annapolis, MD, 21401).
Shuttle Bus Cost: The shuttle bus itself is free, but parking at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium costs $10 per vehicle.
Patriot League Awards
The Patriot League will present awards to the men's and women's highest point scorers of the meet at the conclusion of the competition. The Patriot League Men's and Women's Swimmer of the Meet, the Men's and Women's Diver of the Meet, the Men's and Women's Rookie of the Meet, the Patriot League Men's and Women's Swimming Coaching Staffs of the Year, the Joe Suriano Men's Diving Coaching Staff of the Year and the Patriot League Women's Diving Coaching Staff of the Year awards will be voted on by the League's head coaches. The Patriot League office will publicize those award winners on Monday, Feb. 23.
