Upcoming Event: Swimming & Diving versus Patriot Invitational on November 19, 2025 at All Day
All Day
Swimming & Diving
vs. Patriot Invitational
Florida Atlantic University Athletics
Photo by: Ryan Tran
Swim and Dive Announces 2025-26 Schedule
9/10/2025 2:29:00 PM | Swimming & Diving
BOCA RATON, Fla. – Florida Atlantic swimming & diving Head Coach Lara Preacco has released the team's schedule for the 2025-26 season. The Owls will have their annual intrasquad meet on Saturday, Sept. 13 before a full slate of competition to follow all beginning on Friday, Sept. 19. The full 2025-26 schedule can be viewed HERE.
The Owls will look to build upon their record breaking 2024-25 season. In just its second season in the ASUN, the men's team finished as runners-up, earning six gold medals, nine silver, and four bronze for a total of 19 medals. The Owls broke three school records and saw four freshman records go down. For the first time since joining the conference, FAU received the honors of ASUN Male Most Outstanding Diver and ASUN Diving Coach of the Year. The women's team participated in its third American Conference Championships leaving with two medals and breaking multiple different school records.
Last November, both the men and the women took first place as a team at the annual George Mason midseason Patriot Invitational. For FAU, it was the second straight season they swept the competition.
The Owls home slate will feature six meets hosted at the FAU Aquatic Center. Admission is free for all home events.
QUOTABLE
Head Coach Lara Preacco
"We are excited about this year! Our returners are eager to surpass themselves while our newcomers can't wait to show their competitiveness. This will be an enthralling and fast season for us, and we are excited to match up with the new competition. We can't wait! Go Owls!"
SCHEDULE HIGHLIGHTS
FOLLOW THE OWLS
For the latest on Florida Atlantic's swimming & diving teams, follow us on our social platforms @fauswimdive and by reading FAUSports.com.
The Owls will look to build upon their record breaking 2024-25 season. In just its second season in the ASUN, the men's team finished as runners-up, earning six gold medals, nine silver, and four bronze for a total of 19 medals. The Owls broke three school records and saw four freshman records go down. For the first time since joining the conference, FAU received the honors of ASUN Male Most Outstanding Diver and ASUN Diving Coach of the Year. The women's team participated in its third American Conference Championships leaving with two medals and breaking multiple different school records.
Last November, both the men and the women took first place as a team at the annual George Mason midseason Patriot Invitational. For FAU, it was the second straight season they swept the competition.
The Owls home slate will feature six meets hosted at the FAU Aquatic Center. Admission is free for all home events.
QUOTABLE
Head Coach Lara Preacco
"We are excited about this year! Our returners are eager to surpass themselves while our newcomers can't wait to show their competitiveness. This will be an enthralling and fast season for us, and we are excited to match up with the new competition. We can't wait! Go Owls!"
SCHEDULE HIGHLIGHTS
- The team will open the 2025-26 season at home against Indian River. The Pioneers will head to the FAU Aquatic on Friday, Sep. 19 to face the Owls in a dual meet.
- On Oct. 3 and 4, the Owls will take part in the annual TYR Fall Classic, hosted by FIU.
- The FAU swimmers will take part in a dual meet versus Keiser on Saturday, Oct. 18.
- The Owls will be looking to threepeat as they travel to George Mason for the annual midseason Patriot Invitational from Thursday, Nov. 20 – Saturday, Nov. 22.
- On Dec. 13, FAU will head to Sarasota, sending select swimmers to participate in the CSCAA Open Water National Championship 5K race.
- The Owls will return home to host the annual FAU 'Fun' Invite on Friday, Dec. 20 featuring Old Dominion and Rice (women). The unscored competition will feature several unique events that are not featured in regular meets.
- Class of 2026 seniors will be honored on Saturday, Jan. 18 at the FAU Aquatic Center in a dual meet versus St. Thomas.
- Regular season competition will conclude with the women's team hosting FIU at the FAU Aquatic Center on Saturday, Jan. 31.
- Postseason begins for the Owls as they travel to their respective conference championships, from Wednesday, Feb. 18 – Saturday, Feb. 21. The men will travel to Orlando for the ASUN while the women are set to compete in the American Championships taking place in Greensboro, N.C.
- FAU divers will take part in NCAA Zone Diving Championships from Mar. 9 – 14, taking place in Atlanta.
- Select Owl swimmers will participate in the National Invitational Championships (NICs) from Mar. 12 – 14 in Ocala, Florida.
- The NCAA Swimming & Diving Championships, for the women will be Mar. 18-21, and for the men Mar. 25-28 held in Atlanta.
FOLLOW THE OWLS
For the latest on Florida Atlantic's swimming & diving teams, follow us on our social platforms @fauswimdive and by reading FAUSports.com.
Inside the Owls Burrow 2025-26 #13
Friday, November 07
Inside the Owls Burrow 2025-26 #12
Friday, October 31
Inside the Owls Burrow 2025-26 #11
Thursday, October 23
Inside the Owls Burrow 2025-26 #10
Thursday, October 16