Keiser Men Repeat as NAIA Swimming & Diving National Champions in 2026

The Seahawks have won 7 of the last 8 NAIA National Swimming and Diving Championship titles.

Mar. 11, 2026 at 4:49am

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Keiser University won their second consecutive NAIA Swimming & Diving National Championships last weekend in Elkhart, Indiana, with 675 points, finishing 278 points ahead of second-place University of the Cumberlands. The Seahawks scored 388 individual swimming points, 216 relay points, and 71 diving points, winning 5 individual swimming events, 4 relays, and both diving events.

Why it matters

Keiser's dominance in NAIA swimming and diving over the past 8 years highlights the program's consistent excellence and ability to attract top talent. Their continued success reinforces the school's reputation as a powerhouse in the sport and a destination for elite student-athletes.

The details

Isaiah Aleksenko won three individual national titles and was named the NAIA Swimmer of the Year, while Noel de Geus earned the NAIA Swim of the Meet accolades for his performance in the 100 breast. Adrian Avilan took home the NAIA Diver of the Year award after winning both diving events. Head coach Adam Epstein was named the NAIA Coach of the Year for the sixth time.

  • The 2026 NAIA Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving National Championships took place last weekend in Elkhart, Indiana.

The players

Keiser University

A private university located in Florida, known for its strong swimming and diving program which has won 7 of the last 8 NAIA National Championships.

Isaiah Aleksenko

A sophomore swimmer for Keiser University who won three individual national titles and was named the NAIA Swimmer of the Year.

Noel de Geus

A senior swimmer for Keiser University who earned the NAIA Swim of the Meet accolades for his performance in the 100 breast.

Adrian Avilan

A freshman diver for Keiser University who won both diving events and was named the NAIA Diver of the Year.

Adam Epstein

The head coach of the Keiser University swimming and diving team, who was named the NAIA Coach of the Year for the sixth time.

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The takeaway

Keiser University's continued dominance in NAIA swimming and diving showcases the program's ability to attract and develop top talent, cementing its status as a powerhouse in the sport and a destination for elite student-athletes.