The Florida Southern College women's swimming team secured fourth place at the 2026 Sunshine State Conference Championships with a total of 345 points. The University of Tampa dominated the competition, finishing first with 1,096.5 points, followed by Nova Southeastern (954.5 points) and Lynn University (508 points). Key performances included Natalie True and Gabrielle Goodwin in the 1650 free, as well as Sam Hunter achieving an eighth-place finish in the 100 free final.

By the Numbers
  • Florida Southern: 345 points, fourth place overall.
  • University of Tampa: 1,096.5 points, first place overall.
  • Sam Hunter finished eighth in the 100 free with a time of 51.00.
  • The 400 free relay team clocked in at 3:25.64 for a fourth-place finish.
State of Play
  • The Mocs showed strong individual performances, particularly in the distance and sprint events.
  • Gabrielle Goodwin and Natalie True both had notable finishes in the 1650 free.
  • The team is preparing for the upcoming NCAA Championships, enhancing training sessions.
What's Next

The NCAA Championships are set from March 10th to 14th at the Deaconess Aquatic Center in Evansville, Indiana. Championship selections and seeding will be announced on February 25th, determining the Mocs' competitors.

Bottom Line

The Florida Southern women's swimming team demonstrated competitiveness at the SSC Championships, paving the way for potential success at the upcoming NCAA event. Their fourth-place finish highlights their growth and individual talents, setting a positive tone for the championships ahead.