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Denison Men's Swimming and Diving Leads NCAC Championships After Day One
Big Red set two conference records and one pool record on opening day
Published on Feb. 12, 2026
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The Denison men's swimming and diving team opened the 2026 North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC) Championships with a strong performance, taking the lead after the first day of competition. The Big Red recorded four top-three finishes, two NCAC event records, and one Denison pool record, scoring 234 points to lead conference rival Kenyon College (183 points) and Wabash College (178 points).
Why it matters
Denison's dominance in the opening day of the NCAC Championships showcases the program's continued excellence and its ability to compete at the highest level in the conference. The Big Red's record-breaking performances highlight the team's depth and talent, setting them up for a potential conference title.
The details
In the diving events, senior Nick Fogle won the 3-meter dive with a score of 516.20 points, while sophomore Seamus McCann finished third with 461.15 points. The Big Red also excelled in the swimming events, winning the 200 Medley Relay in a time of 1:26.68, which broke the previous NCAC record. Denison capped off the day with a first-place finish in the 800 Free Relay, setting a new NCAC and Denison pool record with a time of 6:27.16.
- The 2026 NCAC Championships continue through Saturday evening, with preliminary heats beginning at 9:30 a.m. and finals at 6 p.m. each night.
- On Thursday, February 12, the schedule includes the men's 500 Freestyle, women's 500 Freestyle, men's 200 Individual Medley, women's 200 Individual Medley, men's 50 Freestyle, women's 50 Freestyle, women's 1-Meter Diving, men's 400 Medley Relay, and women's 400 Medley Relay.
The players
Nick Fogle
A senior on the Denison men's diving team who won the 3-meter dive with a score of 516.20 points.
Seamus McCann
A sophomore on the Denison men's diving team who finished third in the 3-meter dive with a score of 461.15 points.
Ben Bevill, Liam Nelson, Sam Hibbert, and Nick Hensel
The Denison men's swimming team that won the 200 Medley Relay in a time of 1:26.68, breaking the previous NCAC record.
Jack Hill, Nick Hensel, Luke Swiggett, and Devin Testin
The Denison men's swimming team that won the 800 Free Relay in a time of 6:27.16, setting a new NCAC and Denison pool record.
What’s next
The 2026 NCAC Championships continue through Saturday evening, with preliminary heats beginning at 9:30 a.m. and finals at 6 p.m. each night.
The takeaway
Denison's dominant performance on the opening day of the NCAC Championships showcases the program's continued excellence and its ability to compete at the highest level in the conference. The Big Red's record-breaking performances in both swimming and diving events position them as the team to beat for the conference title.
