Swim & Dive Compete with No. 2 Gators

Saturday, September 26

Coral Springs, Fla.

10 a.m.

Florida Atlantic

No. 2 Florida (Men S&D / Women's Diving)

Results

Florida Atlantic men’s swimming & diving and women’s diving versus Florida Gators, Saturday, Sept. 26 at the Coral Springs Aquatic Complex

Photo by: Cadence Whitehouse

9/26/2026 1:24:00 PM | Swimming & Diving

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CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. — The Florida Atlantic men's swimming & diving, and women's diving teams, wrapped up Saturday morning competition at the Coral Springs Aquatic Center, their first home meet of the season, against the No. 2 Florida Gators.

Despite falling to the Gators, the Owls showed steady improvement, dropping times across the board compared to their season opener a week prior. On the women's side, the team used the morning as a time trial day, with multiple Owls recording best times, in preparation for next weekend's competition.

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"The team made some great changes from last week and it really showed. We had some pretty good races overall. Go Owls!" – Head Coach Lara Preacco

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James Shevchenko was the Owls' top finisher today, finishing second in the 200 IM (1:55.67). He also finished third in the 200 free (1:41.55).
Samuel Campbell earned a third-place finish in the 100 back (49.65).
In the 100 breast, Benjamin Rines swam a time of 57.46, placing third.
Ryder Hamann was FAU's lone diver on the afternoon, finishing fifth on the 1-meter with a score of 264.15, and a 251.18 on the 3-meter, placing fourth.
Matthew Hand took third for the Owls in the 200 breast (2:11.20) and 200 IM (2:01.62).
The 500 free saw Sabian Branch place third in a time of 4:51.02.
Augusta Ness was FAU's highest finisher on the 1-meter diving board, placing fifth, scoring 243.00.
On the 3-meter diving board, sophomore Fynn Langley scored 214.95, finishing fifth overall.
The relay team of Campbell, Owen Cooper, Leyton Roe and Akant Durur closed the day with a third-place finish in the 400 free relay.

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Gallery: (9-26-2026) FAU versus Florida (9/26/2026)

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