Oakland Women Extend Lead, Men Set Relay Record on Day Two

Golden Grizzlies claim three event titles, set new school and league record in 200 free relay

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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The Oakland swimming and diving team continued its strong performance on day two of the Horizon League Championships, with the women extending their lead and the men setting a new school and league record in the 200 free relay. The day featured event wins in the 200 IM, 500 free, and 200 free relay, as well as several other top finishes across both the men's and women's events.

Why it matters

Oakland's continued dominance at the Horizon League Championships showcases the strength and depth of their swimming and diving programs. The women's team is poised to defend their league title, while the men's team is making a strong push to claim the championship after finishing second last year. These results will help build momentum for the Golden Grizzlies as they prepare for the upcoming NCAA Championships.

The details

In the women's 500 free, sophomores Kelley Hassett and Megan Donnelly led the way for Oakland, finishing second and third respectively. On the men's side, senior Nicholas Karel Subagyo fought his way to a second-place finish in the 500 free. Junior Clarissa Bezuidenhout claimed the women's 200 IM title, while junior Max Haney won the men's 200 IM. In the 50 free, freshman Kendra Venter finished second for the women. On the men's one-meter dive, senior Liam James earned a third-place finish, his first career top-three result at the championships.

  • The Horizon League Swimming and Diving Championships continue on February 20, beginning with prelims at 10 a.m. (ET). Finals of the 100 fly, 400 IM, 200 free, 100 breast, 100 back, women's one-meter dive, and 400 medley relay will begin at 5:30 p.m. (ET).

The players

Kelley Hassett

A sophomore on the Oakland women's swimming team who finished second in the 500 free.

Megan Donnelly

A freshman on the Oakland women's swimming team who finished third in the 500 free.

Nicholas Karel Subagyo

A senior on the Oakland men's swimming team who finished second in the 500 free.

Clarissa Bezuidenhout

A junior on the Oakland women's swimming team who won the 200 IM.

Max Haney

A junior on the Oakland men's swimming team who won the 200 IM.

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What’s next

The Horizon League Swimming and Diving Championships continue on February 20, with the finals of several key events including the 100 fly, 400 IM, 200 free, 100 breast, 100 back, women's one-meter dive, and 400 medley relay.

The takeaway

Oakland's swimming and diving teams are firmly in control at the Horizon League Championships, with the women extending their lead and the men setting a new school and league record in the 200 free relay. These strong performances across multiple events showcase the depth and talent of the Golden Grizzlies' programs, setting them up for continued success at the upcoming NCAA Championships.