UC San Diego Swimming to Be a part of MPSF

LA JOLLA, Calif. – The MPSF introduced in the present day that six establishments will be a part of the convention within the upcoming 2026-27 season. UC San Diego joins 5 different returning colleges for convention competitors, together with CSU Bakersfield, Seattle U, UC Santa Barbara, the University of Denver, and University of San Diego.
 

The MPSF’s 2027 swimming & diving championships will characteristic a complete of 24 groups; 16 ladies and eight males. This would be the largest MPSF championship of their historical past. The Tritons final competed within the MPSF throughout the 2023-24 season, wrapping up a stint from 2019-24. Their highest achievement got here when UC San Diego ladies gained the MPSF championship in 2022. The following yr, Katja Pavicevic set and stays the record-holder for the 200 breaststroke. Current senior Asia Kozan within the Tritons closing yr of MPSF membership was acknowledged because the Freshman Swimmer of the Year following 4 particular person occasion wins on the 2024 championship. The Tritons sit up for the MPSF championship spanning February 17-20, 2027.
 
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“We are proud to welcome these exceptional programs back to the MPSF,” says MPSF Commissioner Fort Mellis. “Their rich history in our conference and commitment to excellence will elevate an already outstanding championship experience. We look forward to seeing them compete as part of a record-setting field in 2027.”
 
“I want to express my gratitude to MPSF and Commissioner Foti Mellis for opening the door and providing our team with the opportunity to compete in the conference championship, which is eligible for NCAA qualification,” mentioned UC San Diego’s swimming head coach Marko Djordjevic on returning to the MPSF. “We have cherished memories from MPSF, particularly since our women’s team achieved its first-ever UCSD D-I championship in 2022. We are thrilled about the upcoming championship.”
 
About UC San Diego Athletics
After 20 years as one of the profitable applications in NCAA Division II, the UC San Diego intercollegiate athletics program has begun a brand new period as a member of The Big West in NCAA Division I. The 24-sport Tritons earned 30 workforce and practically 150 particular person nationwide championships throughout its time in Divisions II and III and helped information 1,400 scholar-athletes to All-America honors. A complete of 84 Tritons have earned Academic All-America honors, whereas 38 have garnered prestigious NCAA Post Graduate Scholarships. UC San Diego scholar-athletes exemplify the tutorial beliefs of one of many world’s preeminent establishments, graduating at a median price of 90 p.c, the best price amongst public establishments in NCAA Division I or II. For extra data on the Tritons, go to UCSDtritons.com or comply with UC San Diego Athletics on social media @UCSDtritons.