WASHINGTON (February 18, 2025) – Howard University men's and women's swimming & diving program is set to compete at the 2025 Northeast Conference (NEC) Championships. The four-day event (Feb. 19-22) will take place at Spire Institute (5201 Spire Cir, Geneva, OH 44041) in Geneva, Ohio.
 
FOLLOW THE ACTION
 
Tickets are currently on sale for the 2025 NEC Swimming & Diving Championships. Fans can purchase all session and single day tickets online.
 
To view the schedule of events or get more information by visiting the NEC Swimming & Diving Championships Headquarter page.
 
Bison Nation can also follow all the action via live results.
 
The entire 2025 NEC Men's & Women's Swimming & Diving Championships will be streamed live on NEC Front Row.
 
CHAMPIONSHIP PREVIEWS
 
MEN
 
The 2025 NEC Men's Swimming & Diving Championship features four institutions: Howard; Le Moyne; LIU and Wagner.
 
Entering this season, HU and reigning NEC Champion Wagner sat atop the league's preseason poll. Both squads have won the last two titles: Howard (2023) and Wagner (2024).
 
WOMEN
 
The 2025 NEC Women's Swimming & Diving Championship features seven institutions: Howard; CCSU; Le Moyne; LIU; Saint Francis; Stonehill and Wagner.
 
CCSU was unanimously predicted to win the title for the third consecutive year. HU was picked to finish runner-up for the second straight season.
 
BISON TO WATCH
 
HU has several Bison on the watch list entering championship week:

• Tai Afrik (Holland, Mich.)
  • 200 Free
    • 1:41.59
    • 3^rd Best in the NEC
• Taj Benton (Baltimore)
  • 100 Fly
    • 49.45
    • 3^rd Best in the NEC
• Mark Brown (Greensboro, N.C.)
  • 400 IM
    • 4:10.45
    • 3^rd Best in the NEC
• Mason Green (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.)
  • 50 Fly
    • 22.79
    • 3^rd Best in the NEC
  • 100 Fly
    • 48.73
    • NEC Best
• Darin Johnson (Atascocita, Texas)
  • 50 Breast
    • 25.66
    • NEC Best
  • 100 Breast
    • 55.60
    • 2^nd Best in the NEC
  • 100 IM
    • 53.29
    • NEC Best
• Jasmine Morgan (Chicago)
  • 50 Free
    • 23.66
    • 2^nd Best in the NEC
• Zuilda Nwaeze (Columbia, Md.)
  • 2024 NEC Women's Co-Outstanding Swimmer
  • 50 Free
    • 23.14
    • NEC Best
  • 100 Free
    • 50.08
    • NEC Best
  • 200 Free
    • 1:53.56
    • NEC Best
  • 50 Fly
    • 25.66
    • 2^nd Best in the NEC
  • 100 Fly
    • 54.99
    • NEC Best
• Chanice Posada (Houston)
  • 50 Back
    • 26.05
    • NEC Best
  • 100 Back
    • 55.30
    • NEC Best
  • 200 Back
    • 2:03.08
    • NEC Best
  • 50 Fly
    • 25.37
    • NEC Best
  • 100 Fly
    • 55.96
    • 3^rd Best in the NEC
  • 100 IM
    • 58.19
    • NEC Best
• Kelsey Roberson (West Orange, N.J.)
  • 50 Free
    • 23.75
    • 3^rd Best in the NEC
• Myeisha Sharrieff (Bermuda)
  • 50 Back
    • 26.64
    • 2^nd Best in the NEC
  • 100 Back
    • 57.25
    • 2^nd Best in the NEC
• Tristan Stevens (Chicago)
  • 50 Free
    • 22.50
    • NEC Best
  • 100 Back
    • 48.61
    • NEC Best
  • 200 Back
    • 1:47.66
    • NEC Best
• Zaylie-Elizabeth Thompson (Nassau, Bahamas)
  • 50 Breast
    • 29.52
    • 2^nd Best in the NEC
  • 100 Breast
    • 1:03.14
    • 2^nd Best in the NEC
  • 200 Breast
    • 2:21.81
    • 2^nd Best in the NEC
  • 100 IM
    • 59.88
    • 3^rd Best in the NEC
• Jordan Walker (San Antonio)
  • Two-time NEC Men's Outstanding Diver
    • 1-meter
    • 3-meter

 
UPCOMING SCHEDULE
 
On March 13-15, several Bison will travel to Ocala, Fla., for the CSCAA National Invitational Championships.
 
For more information, visit the Bison Athletics website at www.HUBison.com.