EVANSVILLE, Ind. — The Quincy University swimming teams delivered one of the most successful conference championship performances in program history at the 2026 Great Lakes Valley Conference Championships, held this past week at the Deaconess Aquatic Center.
The Hawks reached a historic benchmark by placing at least one swimmer in the finals of every event, a first in program history. Quincy's men climbed to fifth place in the team standings after finishing eighth a year ago, while the women improved to eighth place after placing ninth in 2025. Both squads achieved their team scoring goals, surpassing the 600-point mark for the men and the 500-point mark for the women.
Team Depth Reaches New Heights
Quincy's depth was on full display throughout the meet.
The women had 13 athletes score points, another program record. Leading the way were:
The men totaled 16 point scorers, the most in program history. Top contributors included:
A-Finalists and Event Highlights
Quincy placed multiple swimmers in championship finals, highlighted by three A-final appearances:
Walsh also powered the men to a fourth-place finish in the 800 free relay, teaming with
Denislav Koykov,
Victor Abram, and
Lucca Arantes to post a school-record 6:37.94.
The Hawks achieved their highest relay finishes in program history, with the men placing fourth in both the 800 free and 200 free relays, while the women earned sixth-place finishes in the 800 and 400 free relays. The women's 800 free relay squad of
Chantal Tiesinga,
Cassie Rankin,
Ariaa Sheth, and
Lise Puissant finished sixth in 7:48.13.
Record-Breaking Performances
Quincy swimmers combined to set multiple program records during the championship.
Men's Records
Women's Records
The women narrowly missed two additional relay records, finishing just 0.24 seconds off the 200 free relay mark and 0.08 seconds shy of the 400 free relay record — both performances ranking second all-time.
Sprint Strength on Display
In one of the meet's most competitive events, Quincy placed seven finalists in the men's 50 freestyle, capturing six of the eight C-final spots and one B-final position. The event featured 102 entrants, highlighting the Hawks' exceptional sprint depth.
Sportsmanship Honors
Jordan Settumba and
Lilli Dempewolf represented Quincy as the program's GLVC Sportsmanship Award nominees.
Up Next
With record-setting performances, historic depth, and program-best finishes, the Hawks left Evansville having taken another major step forward in the growth of Quincy swimming & diving. From finals appearances in every event to multiple school records and breakthrough relay performances, the championship meet showcased a program on the rise and building momentum for continued success. Quincy will now await selections to see which Hawks qualify for the NCAA Division II Swimming & Diving Championships, set for March in Evansville.
