1,650 Freestyle
Final Heat
Andrew Gemmell of Georgia (51.13) is in the lead at the 100. Gemmell goes through the 200 at 1:44.58 with Michigan's Connor Jaeger second (1:45.38). Jaeger (4:25.40) takes the lead right at the 500 over Gemmell (4:25.44). At the 700 it's still Jaeger with Gemmell close behind. Jaeger (8:50.71) is now starting to break away at the 1,000 with Gemmell still second (8:54.19) and Florida's Arthur Frayler third. Jaeger is completely dominating this championship heat. Frayler has now moved ahead of Gemmell over the 1,200 to 1,400 mark. Jaeger is almost 25 yards ahead of the field with 100 yards to go. Jaeger wins in 14:29.27 with Frayler second in 14:43.08 however Bagshaw's time of 14:39.00 in heat four places second overall. Northwestern's Jordan Wilimovsky is third in this heat and fourth overall in 14:44.36 while another heat four swimmer, Zane Grothe of Auburn, takes fifth with a time of 14:45.65.
Heat 1
Only two men in the first heat - Eegan Groome of Missouri and Cary Wright of USC. The two are close through the 200 with Groome (1:47.21) in the lead over Wright (1:47.30). The two are still side-by-side at the 500 with Groome (4:34.22) in the lead. Wright (9:10.89) takes over the lead at the 1,000 but the two are still right next to each other. Wright breaks free over the course of the final 500 to win in a season best time of 15:09.45 with Groome hitting the wall in 15:16.98.
Heat 2
Georgia's Garrett Powell (1:43.67) leads at the 200 with Stanford's Danny Thomson close behind. Powell (4:22.98) stretches out a big lead over Thomson (4:28.08) at the 500. Powell (9:23.84) still leads but appears to be coming back to the pack at this point with Thomson (9:25.75) coming on. Thomson (14:52.17) indeed turns it on to win, topping Powell (14:57.96) and Nick Munoz of Texas (15:00.26).
Heat 3
Thomas Duvall of Navy takes the early lead at the 200 in 1:45.87 with Adam Hinshaw of Cal right behind him (1:46.44). C.J. Smith of Minnesota (4:29.72) is in the lead at the 500 with Hinshaw still occupying second (4:30.15). Michigan's Sean Ryan (9:01.21) now has the lead at the 1,000 with Smith in second (9:01.39). Ryan pushes the pace through the last third of the race to win in 14:50.61, well ahead of a solid-finishing Sonny Fierro of Cal Poly (14:56.01) who nips Smith (14:56.09) at the wire.
Heat 4
Auburn's Zane Grothe (1:42.56) gets out quick on the first 200. He is followed by Yale's Brian Hogan (1:43.31). Grothe (4:23.09) is still out fast at the 500 with Hogan and Cal's Jeremy Bagshaw tied for second (4:25.01). Grothe (8:53.43) still has the lead at the 1,000 but Bagshaw (8:54.24) is closing fast. Denver's Dylan Bunch (8:55.77) is coming with Bagshaw as well. Bagshaw overtakes Grothe at the 1,150 mark. Though Grothe has given up the lead, he is still holding on some, outsplitting Bagshaw on occasional 50's. With 150 to go, Bagshaw has built his lead back up and will eventually win this easily. Bagshaw wins in 14:39.00 with Grothe second (14:45.55) and Penn's Chris Swanson third (14:49.63).
Connor Jaeger
On winning his last college race: My mentality going into this meet was so different than any before just because of how incredibly sentimental it is to do your last college meet. Maybe I’m going to be lucky enough to continue swimming beyond this but it’s never going to be the same and it will never compare to the years I spent swimming for Michigan.
On defending his title: Coming into the meet I was thinking a lot about defending the title. Then tonight thinking about the team scores I just wanted to get as many points as I could.
Thanks to Bagshaw's big swim, Cal retakes the lead over Texas 329.5-318.5 with Florida close behind at 307.
200 Backstroke
Big points on the line here with Cal and Texas making up 50 percent of the final. Murphy is way out front in 47.13 with Ress second at 47.66 at the 100. Murphy crushes this race, winning in a new NCAA record of 1:37.35 with Ress second in 1:38.69 and Stanford's David Nolan third (1:39.17). Cal's Jacob Pebley pick up a big fourth-place finish in 1:39.59 to pad the GB's point total. Kip Darmody (1:40.18) and Jack Conger (1:40.73) take sixth and eighth for Texas.
Consolation Final
Will Glass has the lead at the 10 (48.49) followed by Collin Higgins of Virginia Tech (48.65) and Auburn's Joe Patching (48.71). Higgins (1:40.10) wins ahead of a charging Tynan Stewart of Georgia (1:40.37) and Joe Patching of Auburn (1:40.67).
Ryan Murphy
On being freshman and a two-time NCAA champion: It’s awesome. It’s been one of the best meets of my life and it’s sad that it’s starting to come to an end. But I think this is great for the team, most importantly. Hopefully we can keep the momentum rolling.
On how this meet differs from others he’s been in: This meet is so physically taxing. I’ve never been an emotional swimmer, but this meet, in order to be successful, you have to swim with a lot of emotion. So it’s been a bit of an adjustment, but it’s so much fun.
Cal inches its lead to 15 at 364.5-349.5 with Florida falling back points-wise in third with 308.
100 Freestyle
Louisville's Joao De Lucca (41.70) grabbed this one by the throat at the beginning going out in 19.94 and closed it out solidly to edge out Auburn's Marcelo (41.97), SC's Cristian Quintero (42.14) and Penn State's Shane Ryan (42.32).Consolation Final
N.C. State's Simonas Bilis (42.42) comes through the 50 in 20.06 but falls to Cal's Tyler Messerschidt (42.28) and Alabama's B.J. Hornikel (42.39). Yet another big swim in this session from Cal.
Joao De Lucca
On if the meet exceeded his expectations: I didn't expect to win the 100 free at all. To be honest I really thought (Auburn's) Marcelo [Chierighini] was going to get this one. He’s done a really really good job this season. I knew he was going to come for me so I changed my strategy. I went out faster.
On his mindset going into the race: I was kind of scared. Definitely winning and beating Marcelo, we’re (national) teammates. We have a big rivalry. He started swimming when he was 15 or so and he’s really good… We have this big rivalry. We’re good friends but the rivalry has always been there and definitely winning this race means a lot to me. I didn't expect to win at all. I’m shocked. It’s kind of like winning the first time.
Cal continues to stretch its lead over Texas with the score now 385.5 to 365.5 with four events to go. Florida is settling in at third (319).
200 Breaststroke
Arizona's Kevin Cordes makes mince meat of the nation's best breaststrokers, winning in --say it with me -- a new American record. Cordes (1:48.16) finishes nearly four seconds ahead of second-place finisher Cody Miller of Indiana (1:51.82) and bronze medalist Nic Fink of Georgia (1:51.92).Consolation Final
Florida's Eduardo Solaeche-Gomez leads at the 100 in 54.05 with Purdue's Lyam Dias second (54.13). The Gators 1-2 this race with Matt Elliott (1:53.30) passing his teammate (1:53.55) on the back half with Dias taking third (1:53.58). Will Licon of Texas takes fourth (1:53.69).
Kevin Cordes
On finishing the meet with a win: It’s really satisfying to end the meet out like this. We had a little rough patch and some bad breaks but I finished it off strong. I couldn't be happier.
On defending both of his NCAA titles from last year: I definitely wanted to defend my titles and improve on my times and, fortunately, I was able to do that.
Cal is starting to salt away the team title now, pushing their lead to 412.5 to 370.5 over Texas with Florida (335) now closer to Texas than Texas is to Cal.
200 Butterfly
Michigan's Dylan Bosch absolutely exploded on the second 50, came through the 100 at 47.28 then went on to win in a new NCAA record time of 1:39.33. Florida's Marcin Cieslak (1:40.19) gave chase to Bosch on the back half but takes second ahead of Cal's Marcin Tarczynski (1:42.11).
Consolation Final
Florida State's Connor Knight (1:42.25) takes a wire-to-wire win with Arizona State Alexander Coci second (1:42.97) and LSU's Frank Greef third (1:43.46). Coci was later disqualified for a suit infraction.
Dylan Bosch
On his first NCAA individual title: It feels great. I was a first-seed last year at my first NCAAs. That was a great experience being next to (California's) Tom (Shields, in 2013). But I kind of wanted to win that one. I was just a freshman so I was pretty young. A year later and it’s an amazing feeling. It’s a really fast meet, it’s probably one of the fastest meets in the world. So, to be on the top of that podium is an awesome feeling and just a testament to how great the guys are at Michigan and how well we all train. I couldn't have done it without them.
On his race strategy: It’s changed over the two years I’ve been here. I had never really swam yards before since before I came to America. It was a little different experience but my strategy was always just, the first 50, just easy speed, pretty light, and build into the second 50. I had some trouble with that the last couple of races. Then you get tired towards the end but just before the race Mike (Bottom) told me to build into the second 50 from the first one. I tried that and it worked well and that’s the strategy.
Cal has pretty much locked the meet up now with a 434.5-370.5 lead over Texas. Florida (363) is right on the Longhorns' heels with Michigan (302) fourth.
Platform Diving
Round 1
Three-time champion Nick McCrory of Duke (84.80) has the eye of the tiger early on in this one with Hawai'i's Amund Gismervik second at 78.40. Arizona's Rafael Quintero is third at 76.80 followed by Virginia Tech's Ryan Hawkins (73.50), Stanford's Kristian Ipsen (72.80), Missouri's David Bonuchi (70.20), and Michael Hixon of Texas and Virginia Tech's Thomas Shinholser (67.50).
Round 2
McCrory (163.85) inches further ahead of Gismervik (153.40) while Quintero (150.80) remains third. Hixon (148.50) jumps from a tie for seventh into fourth while Ipsen (147.20) holds at fifth. Bonuchi (147) also holds his spot while Hawkins (145.50) slips from fourth to seventh while his teammate Shinholser (102.30) stays in eighth.
Round 3
Quintero (226) takes the lead over McCrory (224.05) with Hawkins (223.05) and Bonuchi (219) both bearing down as well. Gismervik (208.90) slides from second to fifth while Ipsen (196.80) falls from fifth to sixth. Hixon (188.80) slides from fourth back into seventh while Shinholser (151.30) keeps holding down the eighth spot.
Round 4
Hawkins (314.85) takes the lead with Quintero (296.40) second and Gismervik (290.10) third. Bonuchi (284.60) holds his spot while McCrory (282.95) tumbles from second to fifth. Ipsen (256), Hixon (252.35), and Shinholser (187.60) round out the top eight.
Round 5
Bonuchi (375.35) crushes his fifth round dive to take the lead over Quintero (365.70). Gismervik (364.50) nails his second big dive in a row while McCrory (359.45) moves up from fifth to fourth. Hawkins (358.05) tumbles from first to fifth while Ipsen (319.55), Hixon (294.35) and Shinholser (246.50) all remain in the same places as the prior round.
Round 6
HOLY. MOLY. Duke's Nick McCrory (454.85) becomes the NCAA's first four-time NCAA platform champion with a show-stopping final dive of the competition. Needing a 93-point dive, McCrory throws down a 95-point behemoth to steal the title away from Arizona's Rafael Quintero (452.40). Hawai'i's Amund Gismervik (446.10) was an impressive third with Missouri's David Bonuchi (443.85) tumbling from first to fourth in the final round. Virginia's Tech's Ryan Hawkins (440.85) is fifth followed by Stanford's Kristian Ipsen (384.80), Michael Hixon of Texas (366.35) and Thomas Shinholser of Virginia Tech (316.10).
Consolation Final
Round 1
Mark Anderson of Texas (72) takes the early lead over John Santeiu of Auburn (69) and Greg Ferrucci of Kentucky (68.80). Arizona's Dominic Ricotta (58.50) sits fourth followed by J.B. Kolod of Virginia (57.60), Mauricio Robles-Rodriguez of Tennessee (55.50), Fraser McKean of Auburn (44.55) and Nathan Cox of Purdue (28.80).
Round 2
Anderson (144) maintains the lead through round two with Santeiu (139.40) and Ferrucci (128) still right behind him. Kolod (126.60) bumps up a spot to fourth while Robles-Rodriguez (124.30) does likewise to get to fifth. Ricotta (121.20) slips from fourth to sixth while McKean (102.35) and Cox (96.30) remain in seventh and eighth, respectively.
Round 3
Santeiu (218.60) nails his third round dive to inch ahead of Anderson (218.25). Kolod (190.40) moves from fourth to third, trading spots with Ferrucci (189.50). Robles-Rodriguez (178.75) holds his position (fifth) as does Ricotta (174), McKean (161.75) and Cox (150.70).
Round 4
Santeiu (284.90) continues to lead while Kolod (267.20) rises from third to second. Ferrucci (255.50) jumps a spot as well while Anderson (250.55) falls from second to fourth. Ricotta (237) rises a spot to fifth while Cox (226.60) jumps from eighth to sixth. McKean (217.75) remains seventh while Robles-Rodriguez (214.45) tumbles from fifth to eighth.
Round 5
Santeiu (359.30) opens up an even bigger lead over Kolod (323) heading into the final round with Ferrucci (311.30) and Anderson (308.15) maintaining their hold on third and fourth. Ricotta (295.50) remains in fifth while McKean (289.75) rises from seventh to sixth. Robles-Rodriguez (278) rises a spot as well, to seventh, while Cox (261.60) slides two positions, down to eighth.
Round 6
Auburn's John Santeiu (437.70) wins the consolation final easily over Virginia's J.B. Kolod (389) and Kentucky's Greg Ferrucci (388.10). Mark Anderson (380.15) gets Texas five huge point in the team standings while Auburn's Fraser McKean (358.55) sneaks past Arizona's Dominic Ricotta (358.30) for fifth. Tennessee's Mauricio Robles-Rodriguez (351.60) and Purdue's Nathan Cox (333.60) round out the top 16.
Duke's Nick McCrory
On his winning dive: It had been an interesting contest from the start but that last dive is one of my favorites. I’ve been doing it for like six years now and I’m really comfortable with it. But going into it, I was up there doing the math in my head of what I needed to score to win. To be honest I didn't think I got it when I hit the water. I was surprised by the scoreboard. I saw my dive and I guess it was better than I thought.
On being an NCAA champion: I’m just really proud for my school. They’ve done so much to support me and get me here and keep me going. I’m really happy to be representing Duke.
California has now officially won the meet as it takes a 434.5-387.5 lead over Texas into the 400 freestyle relay. Florida looks to be a solid third with 363 points while Michigan is fourth (302).
400 Freestyle Relay
Auburn (42.06) leads N.C. State (42.19) with USC (42.36) third at the 100. The Tigers (1:24.08) continues to lead with Cal (1:24.31) now second and N.C. State (1:24.54) third. N.C. State (2:06.19) takes the lead heading home with Auburn (2:06.85) second and Cal third (2:07.51). Auburn (2:48.33) comes back to win with Cal (2:49.48) edging out the Wolfpack (2:49.50) for second. Texas was fourth in 2:50.94.
Consolation Final
Louisville's Joao De Lucca (42.17) gets his team out to a lead over UNLV (42.79). The Cards (1:24.92) continue to lead at the halfway point with Ohio State now second in 1:25.51. Louisville (2:08.37) still leads but by the slimmest of margins by UNLV (2:08.38). Ohio State's Tim Phillips slingshots the Buckeyes (2:51.26) into the top spot with Louisville (2:51.83) second and UNLV (2:52.36) third.
Marcelo Chierighini
On finishing his senior year with a win: It couldn't come at a better time. I didn’t have my best times individually. I wasn't really happy individually but it was the last race and the last relay. I love swimming the relay with my boys and it came at the perfect time. It was super special.
On winning the final race of the meet: It’s really fun. Before the relay we were just messing around and just enjoying the moment. It’s my last time swimming with these guys. It’s awesome.
California wins their third team championship in four years and fifth all-time with a 468.5-417.5 win over host Texas. Florida finishes in third with 387 points while last year's champion Michigan takes home the final team trophy with 310.