Columbia News

The University of Missouri men's swimming team will send seven athletes to the 2025 NCAA Division I Swimming and Diving Championships, scheduled for March 26-29 at the Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatics Center in Federal Way, Washington.

Grant Bochenski is set to compete in the 100 backstroke, 50 freestyle, and 100 freestyle. Jan Zubik will swim in the 200 butterfly and 100 butterfly. Luke Nebrich will participate in the 50 freestyle and 100 freestyle.

"Bochenski returns to NCAA Championships for the fourth time in his career. The senior from Naperville, Ill. punched his ticket in the 100 back at the SMU Last Chance Invite (March 6-8) with a 45.12 swim, setting a season-best time and ranking 22nd among NCAA Division I swimmers in the event."

"Zubik will make his third appearance at NCAA Championships in the 200 fly. The junior from Wolomin, Poland raced a 1:41.14 in the 200 fly at SMU (March 6-8) for a season-best mark. His time ranks 28th against NCAA Division I swimmers in the event."

"A freshman, Nebrich will compete in his first NCAA Championship meet after setting a career best in the 50 free at SEC Championships (Feb. 17-22). The Lexington, N.C., native's 19.02 ranks 30th in the event for Division I swimmers."

The Tigers' men's 200 freestyle relay team, consisting of Bochenski, Nebrich, Darden Tate, and Ethan Vance, qualified for nationals with an A-cut time of 1:16.37 during time trials at this year's SEC Championships. Ty Spillane and Logan Ottke are also slated to race as part of Missouri's entry in the men's 200 medley relay.

Next on the schedule are the NCAA Women's Championships from March 19-22 at Federal Way before Missouri's men take their turn one week later.