INDIANAPOLIS – Day two of the NCAA 2026 Swimming and Diving championship has concluded, and the Trinity University men's and women's competitors continue to produce excellent performances.

Senior captain Neely Burns (Phoenix, Ariz. / Thunderbird) delivered a standout performance in the 400 IM. After an impressive prelims swim of 4:21.25 to qualify third overall, Burns returned in finals and secured a fourth-place finish, adding another All-American award to her impressive career. It marks a memorable conclusion to her collegiate career in the event and a major accomplishment on the national stage.

In the morning, sophomore Luke Fender (Jackson, Miss. / St. Andrew's Episcopal) swam the 200 freestyle in a time of 1:40.11. Although not a season best, Fender fought to the very end against his competition and put up an amazing performance.

First-year Kaya Alvegaard-Struble (Kansas City, Mo. / Pembroke Hill) competed in the 200 freestyle prelims, placing 43rd with a time of 1:55.83. While off her best time, she continues to gain valuable experience competing against a deep national field in her first championship appearance.

The women's 200 freestyle relay, consisting of first-years Ava Easley (Allen, Texas / Lovejoy) and Alvegaard-Struble alongside juniors Julia Carter (Dripping Springs, Texas / Dripping Springs) and Amy Benson (Newmarket, N.H. / Phillips Exeter Academy), placed 24th in a competitive field.

Looking Forward:
Friday marks the third day of competition at nationsl, which begins with the women's 200 medley relay, made up of Easley, Burns, Benson, and Carter. Then both Easley and Jack Hester (Round Rock, Texas / Cedar Ridge) will hope for a spot in finals of the 100 back. Wrapping up the evening will be the 800 free relay, and the team of Benson, Burns, Alvegaard-Struble, and Carter comes in ranked 18th. The relay team scored in this event last year, so the Tigers are hoping to do it again in 2026.