16 Purdue swimmers closed their seasons at the CSCAA National Invitational Championship with top accomplishments including B final victories for Maxwell Blume and Abby Marcukaitis. The team had A finalists in five events, with Keira Kask, Blume, and Marckuaitis standing out as B final winners. Purdue men finished sixth out of 36 scoring teams while the women placed 34th out of 54 teams. Marcukaitis and Blume secured top finishes in the A finals, with Kask achieving a lifetime best mark in the 200 butterfly. The team will now focus on NCAA Championships with live coverage on ESPN+.

The Big Picture

The Purdue swim team concluded their season with notable achievements at the CSCAA National Invitational Championship, setting the stage for upcoming NCAA Championships.

By the Numbers
  • Purdue men finished 6th out of 36 scoring teams with 404 points.
  • Marcukaitis finished 4th in the A final of the 100 backstroke.
  • Maxwell Blume secured a 5th place in the A final of the 200 breaststroke.
  • Keira Kask won the B final of the 200 fly with a lifetime best mark of 1:59.47.
  • The Purdue women's team placed 34th out of 54 teams.
State of Play
  • Purdue men finished 6th out of 36 scoring teams, while the women placed 34th out of 54 teams.
  • The team's focus is now on the NCAA Championships with live coverage on ESPN+.
What's Next

Purdue will be represented in all three diving events at the upcoming NCAA Championships, with ESPN+ providing live coverage for viewers.

Bottom Line

Purdue's swimmers concluded their season with commendable performances, setting sights on the NCAA Championships with high hopes and aspirations for success.