Colorado College Swimming & Diving Seeks First SCAC Team Title

The Tigers aim to cap off a season of consistency and growth with a championship victory.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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The Colorado College women's swimming and diving team is headed to the SCAC Championships in Garland, Texas, this week with a clear goal: secure the program's first-ever SCAC Tournament Championship title. After finishing as runners-up in the past three SCAC Championships, the Tigers are poised to put together their strongest performance yet, led by standout divers, swimmers, and a focus on strategic relay racing.

Why it matters

Colorado College's pursuit of the SCAC championship represents a significant milestone for the program, which has steadily built towards this opportunity through consistent performance and individual brilliance. A title win would cement the Tigers' status as a conference powerhouse and establish a legacy of sustained success.

The details

The Tigers are led by junior diver Keller Pooley, the defending 1-meter diving champion who has enjoyed a record-breaking season. Several Colorado College swimmers also hold the top times in their respective events within the SCAC, including junior Isabella Cole in the breaststroke, junior Alyssa Tunggal in the butterfly, and sophomore Julia Cox in the freestyle. The team's depth and strategic focus on relays are expected to be key factors in determining the championship outcome.

  • The SCAC Championships will kick off on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
  • The four-day event will test the depth and resilience of the Colorado College team as they pursue their historic first SCAC title.

The players

Jen Buffin

The head coach of the Colorado College women's swimming and diving team, who believes this year's team has the necessary ingredients for a championship run.

Keller Pooley

A junior diver for Colorado College, the defending 1-meter diving champion who has enjoyed a record-breaking season and mentored freshman diver Hazel Ryden.

Isabella Cole

A junior swimmer for Colorado College who leads the SCAC in both the 100 and 200 breaststroke.

Alyssa Tunggal

A junior swimmer for Colorado College who tops the SCAC standings in the 100 and 200 butterfly.

Julia Cox

A sophomore swimmer for Colorado College who is the fastest in the 100 and 200 freestyle within the SCAC.

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What they’re saying

“This team enters the SCAC Championships this week with a historic opportunity in front of them, as they compete for their first-ever conference team championship.”

— Jen Buffin, Head Coach (newsdirectory3.com)

“Keller has put together one of the strongest seasons of her career. She has recorded multiple season-best performances, qualified for NCAA Regionals for the third time, and already broken a school record this season.”

— Jen Buffin, Head Coach (newsdirectory3.com)

“This group has been incredibly consistent all season, and they understand how to race for the team.”

— Jen Buffin, Head Coach (newsdirectory3.com)

“Sarah and Megan have been consistent all year in the sprint events, they're looking to finish their careers at SCACs with personal bests and make big contributions on relays, which will be a major focus, with multiple relays capable of producing season-best performances and contending for school records and NCAA qualifying standards.”

— Jen Buffin, Head Coach (newsdirectory3.com)

What’s next

The SCAC Championships will kick off on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, with the 200 medley and 800 freestyle relays. The four-day event will test the depth and resilience of the Colorado College team as they pursue their historic first SCAC title.

The takeaway

Colorado College's pursuit of the SCAC championship represents a significant milestone for the program, which has steadily built towards this opportunity through consistent performance and individual brilliance. A title win would cement the Tigers' status as a conference powerhouse and establish a legacy of sustained success.