Tulane Swimming Gears Up for Quad Meet at UC San Diego, Building on Impressive 2024-25 Season
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The Tulane Green Wave swimming adn diving team will kick off the 2026 portion of it’s season this week, competing in a quad meet hosted by UC San Diego on January 3rd at 1 p.m. CT at the Canyonview Aquatic Center in La Jolla, california. This marks the programme’s first competitive action since the UNLV winter Invitational, a triumphant showing held December 15-17 in Las Vegas. Tulane secured second place out of seven teams, accumulating 781.50 points. The team demonstrated consistent excellence,achieving 17 top-three finishes and securing five individual event wins throughout the competition.
Individual Stars Shine at UNLV Invitational
Several Tulane swimmers distinguished themselves at the UNLV Invitational. Lise Coetzee dominated the 500 freestyle, finishing with a time of 4:51.98. Eliza Lennox showcased her speed in the 50 freestyle, clocking in at 22.81. Andrea Zeebe secured victories in both the 400 Individual Medley (4:20.66) and the 200 backstroke (1:58.18), while Gwen Shahboz excelled in the 200 breaststroke with a time of 2:17.14.
Looking Ahead: Mardi Gras Invitational and a Season of Success
Following the competition in California, the team will return to New Orleans to host the Mardi Gras Invitational at the Reily Center Natatorium on January 16-17. The 2024-25 season was a landmark year for the program, marked by significant achievements both in and out of the pool.
Tulane swimmers and divers achieved 54 top-10 school marks, including a remarkable 10 new school records. The team secured six event wins and earned 28 all-conference honors. Their performance culminated in a third-place overall finish at the league championship meet. The coaching staff, led by Head Coach Amanda Caldwell, was recognized for their excellence, being named the American’s Coaching Staff of the Year.
Beyond competitive success, the program excelled academically. Ten student-athletes qualified for the National Championship Invitational, three divers earned bids to the Zone D Diving Championship, and four swimmers were named Academic All-District by the College Sports Communicators. Six were recognized as CSCAA Scholar All-Americans.The team also achieved nine NCAA ‘B’ cuts, placed fifth at the CSCAA Open water championships, and received 10 American Conference Weekly honors, recognizing outstanding individual performances.
“NOLA BUILT” – A Foundation of Resilience and Achievement
Tulane University’s location in New Orleans is central to the identity of its athletic programs. The university emphasizes that its student-athletes are shaped by the city’s tradition and resilience, preparing them for success in all aspects of life. As stated by the university,the lessons learned in New Orleans “have BUILT doctors,lawyers,business leaders,conference champions…and NCAA tournament teams.” Fans can learn more about this ethos at NolaBuilt.com.
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