Penn Women's Swimming & Diving Heads to 2026 Ivy League Championships

The Quakers look to improve on last year's fifth-place finish at the prestigious conference meet.

Published on Feb. 19, 2026

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The University of Pennsylvania women's swimming and diving team will compete in the 2026 Ivy League Championships this week in Providence, Rhode Island. The four-day event begins on Wednesday, February 18, with relay events, followed by individual competitions starting on Thursday, February 19. Penn concluded its regular season with a 10-2 record, including a 5-2 mark against other Ivy League opponents.

Why it matters

The Ivy League is known for its highly competitive swimming programs, and the championships represent a major test for the Quakers as they aim to improve upon their fifth-place finish from the 2025 event. A strong performance could help establish Penn as a force to be reckoned with in the conference.

The details

Several Penn swimmers have stood out this season, including Kayla Fu in the freestyle events, Anna Moehn in distance freestyle, Brianna Cong in backstroke, and Katya Eruslanova in the individual medley. However, the Quakers will face a significant challenge, as Princeton has won the last three Ivy League titles.

  • The 2026 Ivy League Women's Swimming & Diving Championships will be held from February 18-21, 2026.
  • Preliminary sessions are scheduled to start at 11 a.m., with final sessions anticipated for 6 p.m. each day.

The players

Kayla Fu

Leads the Penn team in the 50-yard and 100-yard freestyle events.

Anna Moehn

Excels in the 200-yard, 500-yard, and 1000-yard freestyle events for the Quakers.

Brianna Cong

Dominates the 100-yard and 200-yard backstroke for Penn.

Katya Eruslanova

A standout in the 200-yard and 400-yard individual medley for the Quakers.

Princeton

Has won the Ivy League Women's Swimming & Diving Championships for the past three consecutive years.

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What’s next

The championships will be broadcast on ESPN+, with coverage available for each day's sessions. The Quakers will aim to improve their standing from last year's competition.

The takeaway

Penn's women's swimming and diving team has the talent to make a push for a higher finish at the 2026 Ivy League Championships, but they will face stiff competition from perennial powerhouses like Princeton. A strong performance could help establish the Quakers as a force to be reckoned with in the conference.