Maria Jellig Invited to 2026 NCAA DIII Women’s Swimming Championships

INDIANAPOLIS — The NCAA Division III Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving Committee introduced that Washington and Lee senior Maria Jellig has been invited to compete within the 200 backstroke on the 2026 NCAA Division III Swimming and Diving Championships.

Jellig earned the nationwide choice following a standout efficiency on the 2026 ODAC Championships, the place she performed a key function within the convention staff title and a number of podium finishes for the Generals.

She was a part of three ODAC-champion relay groups, serving to Washington and Lee open the championships with a win within the 800 freestyle relay alongside Gabby Clemens, Celia Bredehoeft and Marcy Mortimer in a time of seven:43.84. Jellig later contributed to the 200 medley relay victory with Morgan Smith, Peighton Kruzel and Amelia Maloof, touching first in 1:46.66, and helped shut one other finals session with a title within the 400 medley relay with Vivian Pickeral, Smith and Maloof in 3:52.43.

Individually, First Team All-ODAC honoree additionally produced robust finishes in a number of occasions. She positioned second within the 200 particular person medley (2:07.69) and the 100 butterfly (56.83). She additionally posted a time of two:05.32 within the 200 backstroke, the occasion by which she’s going to compete on the NCAA Championships.

The championships can be held March 18-21 on the IU Natatorium in Indianapolis, Indiana. Franklin College, the Indiana Sports Corporation and the IU Natatorium will function hosts. A complete of 579 contributors (526 swimmers and 53 divers) will compete within the championships. Official psych sheets for the 2026 NCAA Division III Swimming and Diving Championships can be introduced by the NCAA within the coming weeks. More info may be discovered at NCAA.com.

Nestled within the mountains of Virginia, Washington and Lee University is a proud member of NCAA Division III and the Old Dominion Athletic Conference. Founded in 1749, W&L is the ninth-oldest school within the United States and a top-ranked liberal arts college. With over 500 student-athletes in 24 varsity sports activities, the Generals have celebrated over 265 convention championships. Learn extra in regards to the Blue and White by visiting www.generalssports.com or on social media at @WLUGenerals.