The San Diego swimming and diving team kicked off 2026 with a double dual meet, achieving a split against Vanderbilt and San Diego State. The Toreros secured a victory over Vanderbilt, winning 165-128, but narrowly lost to SDSU with a 153-132 score. Noteworthy performances included Sydney Wilson's win in the 1,000 freestyle and Ava Delaney's top finish in the 100 butterfly. The team's diving also shone, with Morgan Divita excelling in the three-meter dive and Brooke Blaylock making a strong debut in the one-meter dive. Next, USD will face Pepperdine on January 17, aiming to build on this momentum.

By the Numbers
  • USD defeated Vanderbilt 165-128 but lost to SDSU 153-132.
  • Sydney Wilson won the 1,000 freestyle with a time of 10:33.02.
  • Ava Delaney clocked 57.08 in the 100 butterfly, finishing first.
  • Morgan Divita scored 232.50 in the three-meter dive.
  • Brooke Blaylock achieved a score of 228.53 in the one-meter dive.
Yes, But

While USD displayed strong individual performances, the loss against SDSU shows room for improvement in future meets, especially in head-to-head competitions.

State of Play
  • The team’s next competition is against Pepperdine on January 17.
  • Current team dynamics indicate a solid roster, with several athletes achieving personal bests.
  • Recent weather conditions allowed for uninterrupted competition.
What's Next

Looking ahead, the Toreros will focus on refining their strategy against Pepperdine and leveraging their successful events to enhance team cohesion.

Bottom Line

San Diego's swimming and diving team is off to a promising start in 2026, with potential to improve as they prepare for upcoming competitions, highlighting the importance of consistency and teamwork.