ANN ARBOR, Mich. — The No. 11-ranked University of Michigan men’s swimming and diving team will face off against No. 16 Ohio State on Saturday, January 17, at noon in Columbus, Ohio. The meet will be held at McCorkle Aquatic Pavilion and streamed live on B1G+, according to the University of Michigan Athletics.
The Wolverines travel to Ohio looking to rebound from their first loss of the season against Indiana.
- The Michigan men’s swimming and diving team is 5-1 overall and 2-1 in Big Ten competition.
- Ohio State enters the meet with a 1-1 overall record and a 0-0 record in conference play.
- Luka Mladenovic currently holds the best time in the Big Ten in the 100-yard breaststroke.
- Michigan has historically dominated the series against Ohio State, leading 74-14-2 dating back to 1933.
Michigan is coming off a 187-113 loss to third-ranked Indiana last Friday, January 9, marking the first official loss of their 2025-26 campaign. Despite the setback, the Wolverines have maintained a successful record so far this season, the university stated.
Key Performers for Michigan
Luka Mladenovic has been a standout performer for Michigan, winning both breaststroke events against Indiana and finishing second in the 200-yard individual medley. He currently boasts the fastest time in the Big Ten in the 100-yard breaststroke and the third-fastest in the 200-yard breaststroke, according to team reports.
Colin Geer and Lorne Wigginton dominated the 200-yard butterfly against Indiana, finishing first and second respectively with times of 1:43.37 and 1:43.54. Tyler Ray also had a strong individual performance, winning the 100-yard fly and placing second in the 50-yard freestyle. He contributed to a first-place finish in the 200-yard medley relay alongside Jack Wilkening, Mladenovic, and Ole Eidam.
Jack Wilkening achieved a season-best time of 1:46.13 in the 200-yard backstroke during Friday’s loss. Michigan currently holds top-three Big Ten times in all relays it has participated in this season.
Background and Context
The upcoming meet marks the 91st time the Michigan and Ohio State men’s swimming and diving teams will compete against each other, with the series dating back to 1933. Historically, Michigan has had a significant advantage, winning 74 of the previous 90 matchups, with 14 wins for Ohio State and 2 ties. This long-standing rivalry adds another layer of importance to Saturday’s competition.
Michigan’s dominance in the all-time series against Ohio State (74-14-2) underscores the program’s consistent strength and competitive edge over its Big Ten rival.
