MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (Jan. 20, 2021) – Following standout performances in the Backyard Brawl on Jan. 13-14, senior David Dixon and junior PJ Lenz of the West Virginia University men’s swimming and diving team have earned a pair of Big 12 Swimmer and Diver of the Week awards, as announced by the
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Mountaineers Named Fall Scholar All-America Teams
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (Jan. 19, 2021) – The West Virginia University men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams have been recognized for their academic excellence in the classroom this fall, as the two squads have been named to the College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) Scholar All-America team. The women’s
Divers Set Pair of School Records to Open Backyard Brawl
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (Jan. 13, 2021) – Led by a pair of school records from junior PJ Lenz and freshman Sara Haggerty, the West Virginia University men’s and women’s diving team completed the first of two days of competition against Pitt, at the Aquatic Center at Mylan Park in Morgantown on Wednesday. In
Press Release: Mountaineers Open 2021 with Backyard Brawl
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (Jan. 12, 2021) – The West Virginia University men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams officially open the 2021 season on Jan. 13-14, with a two-day dual meet against Pitt. On Wednesday, the men’s and women’s diving teams square off against the Panther divers at the Aquatic Center at Mylan
2021 NCAA Zone A Diving Championships Relocated
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (Jan. 6, 2021) – The 2021 NCAA Zone A Diving Championships, set to take place at the Aquatic Center at Mylan Park in Morgantown, have been relocated, as approved by the NCAA on Wednesday. The West Virginia University men’s and women’s diving teams were tabbed to host the championships for
2021 Swimming and Diving Schedule Unveiled
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (Dec. 17, 2020) – West Virginia University Director of Athletics Shane Lyons announced the 2021 men’s and women’s swimming and diving schedule on Thursday. In the Mountaineers’ second season at the Aquatic Center at Mylan Park, the team is set to host three home events, including the NCAA Zone A
WVU Completes Virtual Meet Against Notre Dame
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (Nov. 7, 2020) – The West Virginia University men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams completed virtual competition against Notre Dame on Saturday, Nov. 7, after two days of action at the Aquatic Center at Mylan Park, in Morgantown. The virtual meet began on Friday, Nov. 6, and continued on
WVU Set for Virtual Meet with Notre Dame
How Is WVU Affected by Giving Athletes Another Year of Eligibility?
MORGANTOWN, W. Va. – (October 19, 2020) – The NCAA announced on Wednesday that winter sport Division I athletes that compete in the 2020-2021 will receive an extra year of eligibility. Already, the NCAA extended the spring and fall athlete’s eligibility due to COVID-19, but now it is official that the
Riggs Welcomes 18 to 2020-21 Recruiting Class
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. –West Virginia University swimming and diving coach Vic Riggs has announced the addition of 18 student-athletes to the men’s and women’s rosters for the upcoming 2020-21 season. The new class features nine student-athletes on the men’s team and nine additions to the women’s squad. One student-athlete is set to