(Photo: Casey McNulty/WCSN) Two days ago, the Arizona State men's team had one of the most dominant performances in history at the 2024 NCAA Division I Swimming and Diving Championships. Head coach Bob Bowman was at the forefront of this success, fighting to build a legacy since he started with the
Tag: Bob Bowman
Devils break records, come away with first national title in Indianapolis
(Photo via Xavier Litman/WCSN) INDIANAPOLIS — After three thrilling days of competition in Indianapolis, ASU Men's Swim and Dive entered the final day of the NCAA Division I Men's Swimming and Diving Championships with a 56.5-point lead over second place. All they had to do was finish strong, and they could
After years of evolution, Sun Devils men primed for first NCAA title
(Photo via Xavier Litman/WCSN) Fresh of another Pac-12 Conference title, ASU men's swim will head to Indiana on the hunt for its first national title. The Sun Devils are hoping that the NCAA championships, which begin on Wednesday, will serve as the ideal finale to their near-perfect season. In what is likely
Upcoming Pac-12 Championships call for reflection from Sun Devils
(Photo via Casey McNulty/WCSN) As the water stills and the chlorine-scented air grows heavy with anticipation at Mona Plummer Aquatic Center, the change in the atmosphere can only mean one thing to Sun Devil swim and dive: championship season is just around the corner. After months of intense practices, exciting dual
Sun Devils show out on the road against Pac-12 rivals Stanford and Cal
(Photo via Xavier Litman/WCSN) It was an action-packed weekend in the Bay Area as ASU swim and dive took on two formidable conference opponents: Stanford and Cal. The Sun Devil men opened their back-to-back weekend with a win over Stanford on Friday. Notably, sophomore Zalan Sarkany and freshman Ilya Kharun had some standout
Sun Devil men dominate while women fall short in split with No. 7/No. 16 Trojans
(Photo via Xavier Litman/WCSN On Saturday, the No. 1/No. 21-ranked Sun Devil swimmers took on the No. 16/No. 7 USC Trojans in Tempe. The men took care of business, winning 208-92, while the women fell 189-111 despite a strong effort. With every meet, it is becoming more evident that there is something
Sun Devils to face pair of ranked Pac-12 Opponents
(Photo via Xavier Litman/WCSN) The No. 1/No. 21-ranked Sun Devils return to Mona Plummer Aquatic Center this weekend against multiple ranked opponents. The action begins Friday, as the women’s team faces UCLA. The meets continue on Saturday as both ASU’s women’s and men's teams take on USC. Despite their 1-3 record, the
Sun Devils gain valuable experience in long course exhibition against NC State
(Photo via Xavier Litman/WCSN) TEMPE — After what head coach Bob Bowman called ASU swim and dive's “best complete day” against NC State on Friday, the Sun Devils raced the Wolfpack in a long course exhibition style meet Saturday. Saturday’s races may not have been about the scoreboard but Bowman was still
Sun Devils show out in competitive meet against Wolfpack
(Photo via Xavier Litman/WCSN) TEMPE — ASU swim and dive made its return to Mona Plummer Plummer Center on Friday for its third meet of the season. Both the men’s and women’s teams faced their biggest test yet against the North Carolina State Wolfpack. Arizona State entered the meet ranked No. 1/No.
Sun Devils hit their stride in convincing wins over UNLV Rebels
(Photo via Xavier Litman/WCSN) In their second meets of the season, both Arizona State's men’s and women’s swim and dive teams defeated the UNLV Rebels on Friday at Mona Plummer Aquatic Center. The men’s final score was 229-71 and the women won 230-70. Junior Léon Marchand and graduate swimmer Jack Dolan stood