NC State Opens NCAA Championships with Pair of Prime-5 Relay Finishes

ATLANTA, GA. – The No. 7 NC State males’s swimming and diving staff opened competitors on the 2026 NCAA Men’s Swimming & Diving Championships with back-to-back podium finishes in each relays on day one at McAuley Aquatic Center, held March 25–28.

The Wolfpack’s 200 medley relay squad of Quintin McCarty, Daniel Diehl, Aiden Hayes, and Drew Salls kicked off the meet in session one. Competing within the morning prelims, NC State secured a spot within the high eight earlier than ending fifth total with a time of 1:23.23.

Freshman Max Carlsen made his NCAA Championships debut within the 1650 freestyle. After routinely qualifying on the ACC Championships, Carlsen competed within the night finals and positioned twelfth total with a time of 14:44.57, incomes second-team All-America honors.

NC State closed out day one with a robust displaying within the 800 freestyle relay, ending fifth total with a time of 6:07.20. With his efficiency throughout each relays, Daniel Diehl earned first-team All-America honors, marking his second such recognition of the night time.

The Wolfpack added two new names to its listing of All-Americans, as Hudson Williams and Max Carlsen every earned their first profession honors within the 1650 freestyle and 800 freestyle relay, respectively.

Looking Ahead

After the opening day, NC State sits in fifth place with 61 factors, only one level behind fourth-place Arizona State. The Wolfpack returns to motion on day two with the 100 butterfly, 200 freestyle, and 200 freestyle relay on deck. Preliminary heats start at 10 a.m., adopted by finals at 6 p.m.

All-American Tally

All-American Second Team

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