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NCAA Women's Swimming & Diving Championships
Wolfpack Set to Compete at NCAA Women’s Swimming & Diving Championships
3/16/2026 2:40:00 PM | Swimming
ATLANTA, GA - The No. 9 NC State Wolfpack Women's Swimming & Diving team will send 13 athletes to compete at the 2026 NCAA Women's Swimming & Diving Championships, held March 18-21 at the McAuley Aquatic Center.
The Pack's competitors include Erika Pelaez, Eneli Jefimova, Leah Shackley, Olivia Nel, Lily Christianson, Lisa Nystrand, Emma Hastings, Kennedy Noble, Cassie Moses, Katherine Helms, Teia Salvino, Lily King, and Tyler Driscoll.
Championship coverage will be streamed on ESPN+, with live results available via MeetMobile. Fans planning to attend are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance. Additional ticketing information can be found online.
Last season, the Wolfpack placed 10th at the NCAA Championships in Federal Way, Washington, marking the program's sixth consecutive top-10 finish, one of only five schools in the nation to achieve that milestone. NC State also earned 26 All-America honors over the course of the meet.
NC State heads to Atlanta with a strong core of experienced swimmers returning to the national stage. Returning NCAA competitors include Erika Pelaez, Leah Shackley, Kennedy Noble, Cassie Moses, Olivia Nel, Lily Christianson, Lisa Nystrand, Emma Hastings, Tyler Driscoll and Katherine Helms.
Freshman Eneli Jefimova, Lily King and sophomore Teia Salvino will make their first NCAA Championship appearances representing the Wolfpack.
Freshman Eneli Jefimova enters the championships as the Pack's lone automatic qualifier. She secured her berth after winning gold in the 100 breaststroke and will make her NCAA debut ranked first nationally in the event with a season-best time of 56.77. Jefimova also holds the sixth-fastest time in the 200 breaststroke this season at 2:06.33.
NCAA Qualifiers:Erika Pelaez | 100 fly, 100 back, 200 back
Leah Shackley | 100 fly, 100 back, 200 back
Eneli Jefimova | 100 breast, 200 breast
Kennedy Noble | 100 back, 200 back
Cassie Moses | 50 free, 100 free
Olivia Nel | 50 free, 100 free
Lily Christianson | 50 free
Lisa Nystrand | 400 IM
Emma Hastings | 1650 free
Lily King | Relays
Katherine Helms | Relays
Tyler Driscoll | Relays
Teia Salvino | Relays
NCAA Women's Swimming Championships
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Date: |
Wednesday, March 18 - Saturday, March 21 |
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Time: |
• Wednesday: 10 a.m. prelims, 6:03 p.m. finals • Thursday: 10 a.m. prelims, 6:03 p.m. finals • Friday: 10 a.m. prelims, 6:03 p.m. finals • Saturday: 10 a.m. prelims, 6:03 p.m. finals |
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Location: |
McCauley Aquatic Center -- Atlanta, GA |
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Streaming: |
ACC Network Extra - Links above |
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Tickets |
#GoPack | @packswimdive
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