UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - The Penn State swimming team will kick off its 2026 slate by heading to Virginia to face the Cavaliers. Competition begins at noon on Saturday, January 10.
The diving team’s meet against the Buffalo Bulls, previously scheduled for this weekend, has been canceled. Swimming will compete as normal in Charlottesville.
The Nittany Lions return to competition after a month-long hiatus, last competing in the Ohio State Invitational.
ATHLETES TO WATCH
The senior duo of Mariano Lazzerini and Matthew Bittner broke a combined four school records during the Ohio State Invitational in November. Lazzerini went on to compete in the Bolivarian Games, taking home first in the 50 Breaststroke.
Margaret Markvardt competed in the Estonian National in December, tallying three event titles (50 Backstroke, 100 IM, 200 IM).
For live updates on the swimming and diving team, fans can follow the official Instagram, (pennstateswimdive), X (pennstateswim) and Facebook (Penn State Swimming & Diving).