LSU Swimming & Diving Maintains Top 25 Ranking as NCAA Championships Approach

Baton Rouge, LA program continues to impress ahead of national meet

Published on Mar. 6, 2026

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The LSU Tigers men's and women's swimming and diving teams continue to hold their positions among the nation's elite, according to the latest College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) Division I Top 25 poll released on March 5, 2026. The women's team remains at No. 14, whereas the men's team moved to No. 20 following their performance at the Southeastern Conference (SEC) Championships.

Why it matters

LSU's continued strong showings in the CSCAA rankings demonstrate the program's ability to compete at the highest level of college swimming and diving. As the NCAA Championships approach, the Tigers will look to translate their regular season success into national-level performances.

The details

At the SEC Championships in February, the LSU women's team secured a fifth-place overall finish, while the men finished seventh. The Tigers combined to win seven medals, including gold medals for Jere Hribar in the 100-free and Carson Paul in platform diving. The team also set new school records in breaststroke events at the Last Chance Invitational in late February.

  • The SEC Championships were held February 16-21, 2026.
  • The Last Chance Invitational took place on February 27-28, 2026.
  • The NCAA Zone D Diving Regional will be hosted by Texas A&M from March 9-11, 2026.
  • The women's NCAA Championships will be held March 18-21, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
  • The men's NCAA Championships will take place March 25-28, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.

The players

Jere Hribar

An LSU swimmer who earned gold in the 100-free, silver in the 200-free, and bronze in the 50-free at the SEC Championships.

Carson Paul

An LSU diver who claimed gold in the platform diving event at the SEC Championships.

Zoe Carlos-Broc

An LSU swimmer who won a bronze medal in the 100-backstroke at the SEC Championships.

Grace Palmer

An LSU swimmer who set a new school record in a breaststroke event at the Last Chance Invitational.

Volodymyr Lisovets

An LSU swimmer who set a new school record in a breaststroke event at the Last Chance Invitational.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

The diving team will first compete at the NCAA Zone D Diving Regional hosted by Texas A&M from March 9-11. This regional will serve as a qualifier for the NCAA Championships. LSU will send nine swimmers to the women's championship, taking place March 18-21 in Atlanta, Georgia. The qualifiers for the men's championship, to be held March 25-28, will be announced on March 11, with the event also taking place at the McAuley Aquatic Center in Atlanta.

The takeaway

LSU's swimming and diving programs continue to demonstrate their ability to compete at the highest levels of college competition. As the NCAA Championships approach, the Tigers will look to translate their regular season success into national-level performances and cement their status as one of the top programs in the country.