Upcoming Event: Swimming & Diving versus Alumni Meet on October 24, 2026 at 8 a.m.
8 a.m.
Swimming & Diving
vs. Alumni Meet
Florida Atlantic University Athletics
Friday, September 18
Ft. Pierce, Fla.
2 p.m.
Florida Atlantic
at
Indian River
Photo by: Mauricio Paiz
9/17/2026 6:18:00 PM | Swimming & Diving
BOCA RATON, Fla. – Fresh off their historic 2025-26 year, Florida Atlantic men's and women's swimming and diving are ready to open the 2026-27 season on the road in a dual meet versus Indian River on Friday, Sept. 18, beginning at 2 p.m.
In last year's season opener against the Pioneers, both the men and women of FAU took the win against Indian River. The men outscored the Pioneers 186 to 113 while the women put up 223 points compared to Indian River's 77.
COACH PREACCO QUOTABLE
"We are super excited for the beginning of the season, and for the season as a whole. Last year really lit a fire in us more than ever. Both the men and women are absolutely thrilled to be back and can't wait to shine."
LAST SEASON
The men's team made history, winning its first conference championship in program history. The Owls captured the ASUN Swimming & Diving conference championship, concluding the meet with 15 medals, nine gold. Daniel Laureyssens became the first Florida Atlantic men's swimmer since 2006 to qualify for the NCAA Championship meet, swimming the 50 and 200 free events. He was also awarded the ASUN Most Outstanding Swimmer for his performances. For the second consecutive year, FAU had the ASUN Most Outstanding Diver with Rocco Simonelli earning the honors in '26. Over the course of the season, the Owls broke 18 school records.
On the women's side, the squad had its best team finish at the championships since joining the American Conference. Megan Drover-Smith became FAU's first conference champion in the American, winning the 200 back in a school record time of 1:55.24. Nula Gow took home silver for FAU in the 200 breast, while also breaking the program record. Seniors Ella Freeman and Maja Piotrowicz ended their FAU careers with bronze medals.
Over the summer, Associate Head Coach Ryan Bubb and incoming junior Leyton Roe represented Team USA at the 2026 FISU America Games in Lima, Peru, as an assistant coach and an athlete.
TEAM CAPTAINS
The Owls have five captains this season, all first timers, with graduate student Amelia Robertson being the longest-tenured Owl. She is joined by senior Nula Gow and junior diver Augusta Ness. On the men's team side, juniors Jayden Repak and Leyton Roe round out the last of the five first-time captains for the 26-27 Owls.
ROSTER
For the full 2026-27 swim & dive roster, click HERE.
FOLLOW THE OWLS
For complete coverage from the meet and more FAU swimming & diving news, follow along on social media platforms (@fauswimdive).
In last year's season opener against the Pioneers, both the men and women of FAU took the win against Indian River. The men outscored the Pioneers 186 to 113 while the women put up 223 points compared to Indian River's 77.
COACH PREACCO QUOTABLE
"We are super excited for the beginning of the season, and for the season as a whole. Last year really lit a fire in us more than ever. Both the men and women are absolutely thrilled to be back and can't wait to shine."
LAST SEASON
The men's team made history, winning its first conference championship in program history. The Owls captured the ASUN Swimming & Diving conference championship, concluding the meet with 15 medals, nine gold. Daniel Laureyssens became the first Florida Atlantic men's swimmer since 2006 to qualify for the NCAA Championship meet, swimming the 50 and 200 free events. He was also awarded the ASUN Most Outstanding Swimmer for his performances. For the second consecutive year, FAU had the ASUN Most Outstanding Diver with Rocco Simonelli earning the honors in '26. Over the course of the season, the Owls broke 18 school records.
On the women's side, the squad had its best team finish at the championships since joining the American Conference. Megan Drover-Smith became FAU's first conference champion in the American, winning the 200 back in a school record time of 1:55.24. Nula Gow took home silver for FAU in the 200 breast, while also breaking the program record. Seniors Ella Freeman and Maja Piotrowicz ended their FAU careers with bronze medals.
Over the summer, Associate Head Coach Ryan Bubb and incoming junior Leyton Roe represented Team USA at the 2026 FISU America Games in Lima, Peru, as an assistant coach and an athlete.
TEAM CAPTAINS
The Owls have five captains this season, all first timers, with graduate student Amelia Robertson being the longest-tenured Owl. She is joined by senior Nula Gow and junior diver Augusta Ness. On the men's team side, juniors Jayden Repak and Leyton Roe round out the last of the five first-time captains for the 26-27 Owls.
ROSTER
For the full 2026-27 swim & dive roster, click HERE.
FOLLOW THE OWLS
For complete coverage from the meet and more FAU swimming & diving news, follow along on social media platforms (@fauswimdive).
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