Machuco Impresses as Auburn places third at CSL Match Three

STANFORD, Calif. — Auburn Swim opened the 2026-27 season at College Swimming League’s Match Three, scoring 371.5 points to finish third behind Stanford (550) and California (543.5), but ahead of Ohio State (255). The Tigers finished at the top step of the podium four times throughout the night, three times in individual men’s events, and once in a men’s relay. The Auburn freshmen made a huge impact on the night with Brazilians Gabriel Machuco and Kaua Carvalho each making a name for themselves. Machuco won each of his individual events: the 100 medley (47.39) and 200 medley (1:43.32). Cavalho finished…