Wolfpack Clinch Victory in CSL Match 5; Skins Sweep Earns Pair of MVP Honors

Friday, October 16

Walnut, CA

2:00 p.m. ET

NC State

College Swimming League - Match 5

Wolfpack Clinch Victory in CSL Match 5; Skins Sweep Earns Pair of MVP Honors

10/17/2026 12:03:00 AM | Swimming

WALNUT, Calif. - The NC State men's and women's swimming and diving teams made a statement Friday evening at CSL Match 5, delivering a dominant performance on the West Coast as they continued their push toward the CSL Championship. The Wolfpack topped the combined team standings with 544.83 points, finishing ahead of Indiana (469.83), California (394.33) and Stanford (311.00).

NC State showcased its depth on both the men's and women's sides, with Eneli Jefimova and Jerry Fox earning CSL match MVP honors following standout performances. Both athletes played key roles in the Wolfpack's success, collecting valuable points in individual and relay events while claiming victories in the 50 breaststroke and 50 freestyle, respectively. Both athletes also helped lead the way in the 200 medley relay skins event.

Quintin McCarty continued to make his mark in the sprint freestyle events, clocking a 18.91 in the 50 freestyle. His performance placed him among an elite group, becoming just the fourth swimmer this season to break the 19 second barrier in the event.

The Wolfpack also delivered a pair of one-two finishes. Leah Shackley and Erika Pelaez secured the top two spots in the women's 100 backstroke, while Kaii Winkler and Isaiah Aleksenko went one-two in the men's 100 butterfly, touching in 45.29 and 45.81, respectively.

NC State's record breaking performances continued in the 100 individual medley, as Winkler and Lily Christianson each established new school records. Winkler captured the event title with a time of 46.72, adding a CSL record to his accomplishments.

The Wolfpack closed out the evening having clinched the win, with the men's 200 medley relay claiming victory in the medley skins event to cap off an impressive collaborative team performance.

First place finishers:
200 back | Daniel Diehl (1:39.41)
200 breast | Eneli Jefimova (2:06.19)
500 free | Max Carlsen (4:13.73)
Women's 200 free relay (1:26.13)
Men's 200 free relay (1:15.75)
100 IM | Kaii Winkler | 46.72 (School Record)
100 Back | Leah Shackley | 50.60
100 free | Quintin McCarty | 41.88
50 breast Skins | Eneli Jefimova
50 free Skins | Jerry Fox
200 IM | Daniel Diehl | 1:42.71
50 Free | Quintin McCarty | 18.91
100 fly | Kaii Winkler | 45.29

With CSL Match 5 in the books, the Wolfpack will turn its attention back to dual-meet action as it heads east to face UNCW on Oct. 23 in Wilmington, North Carolina.

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