Northwestern men placed sixth and women placed seventh at the Big Ten Swimming and Diving Championships. The women's team finished seventh out of 12 teams while the men placed sixth out of eight, with improvements for the men compared to the previous year.

The Northwestern swimming and diving teams showed mixed results at the Big Ten Championships, with the women dropping a spot from last year while the men moved up in the rankings.

• Women's Team: Finished 7th with 463.5 points.
• Men's Team: Placed 6th with 725 points, a significant improvement from the previous year's 7th place.

• Northwestern women's team had a challenging competition, with only four top-eight finishes in individual events.
• Graduate student Ayla Spitz was a standout performer for the women, setting program records and earning the most points for the team.
• Northwestern men's team saw improvements in placement and total points despite missing key performers.
• Graduate student Andrew Martin was the top scorer for the men, making significant personal bests in multiple events.

Northwestern's top swimmers and divers will compete at the NCAA Championships later this month, with official lists of qualified athletes to be released before the respective meets.

The Northwestern swimming and diving teams had a mixed performance at the Big Ten Championships, with the men showing improvement and the women facing challenges. Strong individual performances provide hope as they prepare for the NCAA Championships.