INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – GLIAC swimming and diving programs delivered strong performances at the NCAA Division II National Championships, earning multiple All-America honors and setting program records. Grand Valley State, St. Cloud State, Northern Michigan, Saginaw Valley State, Davenport, and Augustana were all represented, with standout finishes including national titles, top team placements, and historic achievements for their programs.

Augustana University
David Binsfeld earned Second Team All-America honors with a 15th-place finish at the NCAA Division II National Championships. -- Augustana University Article

Davenport University
Davenport University was represented at the NCAA Division II National Championships with a group of qualifiers from both the men's and women's swimming and diving teams. On the women's side, Nadia Jastrzabek, Alicja Pinkowicz, and Ella Wagner competed in individual events, while the 200 medley relay team also participated. The men's team saw Micah Sholl and Owen Stender compete in their respective events, alongside divers Matthew Gauck and Robert Russo in the pre-qualification rounds. -- Davenport University Article

Grand Valley State University
Grand Valley State University had a strong showing at the championships, with the women finishing eighth overall and earning 12 All-American honors. Lucy Hedley led the team with a fifth-place finish in the 100 free, while several other swimmers contributed to top-15 finishes. The men's team placed fourth, highlighted by a national title in the 200 and 400 freestyle relays. Matt Bosch claimed an individual national championship in the 100 free, setting a school record in the process. The Lakers brought home multiple All-American honors across various events. -- Grand Valley State Article

St. Cloud State University
St. Cloud State University’s men’s team had its best finish in program history, placing eighth overall with 159 points and 12 All-American performances. Over the four-day meet, the Huskies set five new school records. Fifth-year senior Raf Hendriks led the way with a runner-up finish in the 200 backstroke and earned six All-America honors, bringing his career total to 24. The team had standout performances in both individual and relay events, with Mason Beck setting a new program record in the 100 free and Lance Godard breaking the school record in the 100 fly. Jimmy Nord earned First-Team All-America honors in the 1-meter dive, while multiple relay teams secured All-American status. -- St. Cloud State Article

Northern Michigan University
Northern Michigan had several standout performances, finishing 13th in the men's team standings and 16th on the women's side. Leo Nolles secured a bronze medal in the 50 and 100 freestyle events, earning First Team All-American status. The men’s 200 freestyle relay team took second place, also earning First Team All-American recognition. On the women's side, Anika Wright placed eighth in the 1650 freestyle, while Camilla Carbone finished eighth in the 100 backstroke, both earning First Team All-American honors. Northern Michigan Article

Saginaw Valley State University
Saginaw Valley State saw two swimmers earn All-American status at the championships. Benjamin Wainman finished eighth in the 1650 freestyle, earning First Team All-American honors. Alexa Hieber placed 15th in the same event, setting a new program record and being named Second Team All-American. The men's 400 freestyle relay team placed 17th overall to wrap up the competition. -- Saginaw Valley State Article

Wayne State University

Wayne State’s men’s team finished 12th overall with 142.5 points, highlighted by strong performances in both swimming and diving events. Freshman William Debroux secured seventh place in the 1650 freestyle, while Gabriel Arias set a new school record in the 200 backstroke, placing 10th overall. The diving team was a key contributor, with Julio Osuna finishing second in the 1-meter dive, breaking a 42-year-old school record with a score of 602.00. Max Wasiniak placed fifth, and John Martin added a 14th-place finish in the consolation finals. The men’s 400 freestyle relay team placed 15th to conclude the meet. -- Wayne State Men's Article

On the women’s side, senior Alli Vassilakos led the Warriors with a sixth-place finish in the 1650 freestyle, helping the team secure 55 points and a 19th-place finish overall. --Wayne State Women's Article