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Men's Swimming & Diving Year-by-Year Archive
2024-25Â Season
Record: 4-3
SEC Finish: 3rd
NCAA: 5th
Coach: Matt Kredich (13th Season)
The 2024-25 campaign went down as one of the most historic seasons in Tennessee history, as the Vols finished fifth at the NCAA Championships, marking the highest finish for the team since placing third overall in 2001. After coming in sixth last season and seventh in 2023, this marked the first back-to-back-to-back top-10 finishes at the NCAA Championships for the Big Orange in more than two decades.
One of the most decorated Vols in Tennessee Athletics history, Jordan Crooks went out with a bang during his final season on Rocky Top. The 2025 SEC Co-Swimmer of the Year was an Olympic finalist in Paris and then defended his world title in the 50 freestyle at the Short Course World Championships while becoming the first swimmer ever to go sub-20 seconds in the event by posting a World Record mark of 19.90. During the season, he won the 50 free national title for the second time in his career and helped UT take gold in the 200 and 400 free relays. He also became the NCAA record holder in the 100 freestyle, touching the wall in 39.83, and was a member of the record-breaking 200 free relay (1:12.80) and 400 free relay (2:42.30) along with Nikoli Blackman, Gui Caribe and Lamar Taylor.
At the SEC Championships, Crooks became the first swimmer in SEC history to win four straight titles in the 50 free. He tied Florida's Josh Liendo for first in the 100 free, marking his second title in that event during his career. Crooks also led the UT 200 free, 400 free and 200 medley relays to gold medal performances.
After the season ended, Dave Parrington retired as the most decorated diving coach in SEC history after 35 years with UT.Â
2023-24Â Season
Record: 6-4
SEC Finish: 5th
NCAA: 6th
Coach: Matt Kredich (12th Season)
Coming off one of the best seasons in program history, the 2023-24 Vols looked to build off their previous success. The squad was led once again by Jordan Crooks and Bryden Hattie, with Martin Espernberger and Gui Caribe also having breakout seasons.
Tennessee claimed its best finish since 2001 at the NCAA Championships, placing sixth with a total of 231 points and 26 All-America honors. Leading the Vols with silver medals was Crooks in the 50 free and Caribe in the 100 free. Hattie also claimed a bronze medal on platform. A total of 10 individual Vols were able to claim All-American status, with six earning the accolade in multiple events.
During the SEC Championships, the Vols placed fifth and three earned conference titles during the meet. Crooks took gold in the 50 free for the third straight year. Espernberger won the first gold of his career in the 200 fly along with Hattie claiming his third career SEC title on platform.
2022-23Â Season
Record: 9-2
SEC Finish: 3rd
NCAA: 7th
Coach: Matt Kredich (11th Season)
The 2022-23 Vols entered the season with a lot of hype around a strong group of returners, and the group did not disappoint. The squad finished seventh at the NCAA Championships, marking the program’s best finish since 2016, and placed third at SECs. The team was led by the duo of sophomore Jordan Crooks and junior Bryden Hattie.
One of the best seasons ever by a Tennessee swimmer, Crooks etched his name into history with his campaign. Being recognized by league coaches, Crooks brought home the top conference honor as the 2023 SEC Swimmer of the Year after posting an incredible stretch in the 50 free, winning the event at the NCAA Championships, SEC Championships and Short Course World Championships throughout the season. During SECs, he threw down the second-fastest time in NCAA history at 17.93 effort, becoming only the second swimmer ever to swim under 18 seconds in the 50 free. After bringing home gold in the 100 free and silver in the 100 fly at SECs, Crooks became the first Vol to ever win SEC Swimmer of the Meet, and he was also Co-Commissioner’s Trophy winner as the highest points scorer. At NCAAs, Crooks earned All-America First Team status in seven different events, finishing first in the 50 free, fifth in the 100 fly, tied for fifth in 100 free, fourth in 200 free relay, sixth in the 200 medley relay, sixth in 400 medley relay and seventh in 400 free relay.
Hattie garnered SEC Diver of the Year honors after already winning Diver of the Meet and being a Co-Commissioner's Trophy recipient at the SEC Championships. At the NCAA Championships, he earned All-America First Team honors on platform and 3-meter. Thanks to a list that included four dives scoring for 80-plus points, he was the national runner-up on tower. During the SEC Championships, he enjoyed a monster week on the boards, bringing home a pair of gold medals on platform and 3-meter and winning silver on 1-meter.
2021-22Â Season
Record: 11-2
SEC Finish: T2nd
NCAA: 18th
Coach: Matt Kredich (10th Season)
With a good mix of veteran leaders along with talented underclassmen, the Vols enjoyed a successful 2021-22 campaign. During the SEC Championships, Tennessee earned its best finish since 2001, tying for second overall behind 10 medals won, with one gold, five silver and four bronze. Throughout the week, six new program records were set in front of the home crowd at Allan Jones Intercollegiate Aquatic Center. After his first night of individual races, freshman Jordan Crooks became a national name. The George Town, Cayman Islands, native exploded onto the scene with his dynamic performance in the 50 free. Winning gold in the event, his 18.53 time shattered the program record, marked the fastest time ever by a freshman and made him the fifth-fastest person ever in the event. His week was just getting started, as he proceeded to win two more medals in the 100 free (silver) and 100 fly (bronze) while setting the program record in both events. His 100 free time of 41.44 also stood as the fastest mark ever by a freshman in NCAA history.
Thanks to his performances at NCAAs, Crooks was tabbed the SwimSwam Breakout Swimmer of the Year after taking third in the 50 free and fifth in the 100 free to earn All-America first team honors. He was the lone freshman to compete in either event. Sophomore Bryden Hattie placed third nationally on the platform after finishing second in the event at SECs. He posted a score of 418.70 in the finals to earn first team All-America status. A total of 17 All-America honors were earned throughout the week by nine different Vols. Five swimmers received the status in multiple events. Tennessee finished on the podium in four events.
2020-21Â Season
Record: 3-2
SEC Finish:3rd
NCAA:Â 20th
Coach: Matt Kredich (9th Season)
The 2020-21 season brought many challenges outside of the pool with the navigation of the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite that, the Vols earned their second top-3 finish in three years at the SEC Championships. Junior Lyubomir Epitropov won gold in the 200 breast while breaking the school record in the event. Junior Michael Houlie won silver in the 100 breast with a school record time and also brought home the bronze in the 200 breast. Bryden Hattie won SEC Freshman Diver of the Year after winning gold on the platform. Seven Vols earned 11 All-America honors for the season.
2019-20Â Season
Record: 7-1
SEC Finish:Â 6th
NCAA:Â N/A*
Coach: Matt Kredich (8th Season)
*Note: The 2020 NCAA Championships were canceled due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) global health crisis.
The men's swimming and diving team saw their best season since 2001-02 as they went 7-1 on the year, including dual meet wins over No. 9 Louisville, No. 11 Florida and No. 15 Virginia. The Vols finished the SEC Championships in sixth, winning one silver medal and three bronze medals along the way. The men's squad had 15 athletes qualify for the NCAA Championships, the most since 2011. Unfortunately, the 2020 Men's NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships were canceled due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) global health crisis.
2018-19Â Season
Record: 5-4
SEC Finish:Â 3rd
NCAA: 11th
Coach: Matt Kredich (7th Season)
Redshirt senior Zhipeng (Colin) Zeng earned CSCAA National Diver of the Year honors for the second season in a row en route to capturing his third NCAA title, his second with Tennessee, winning on the 1-Meter Springboard. The Vols took third at the SEC Championships, their best finish since 2011 and finished just outside the top 10 in the NCAA standings in 11th place.
2017-18 Season
Record: 6-2-1
SEC Finish: 4th
NCAA: 11th
Coach: Matt Kredich (6th Season)
Redshirt junior Zhipeng (Colin) Zeng earned CSCAA National Diver of the Year honors en route to capturing Tennessee's first NCAA men's platform title. The Vols took fourth at the SEC Championship and narrowly finished outside the top 10 in the NCAA standings in 11th place. The Vols set six new program records with junior Kyle DeCoursey taking ownership of the 50-yard freestyle (19.12 seconds).
2016-17 Season
Record: 2-6 (1-5 SEC)
SEC Finish: 6th
NCAA: 20th
Coach: Matt Kredich (5th Season)
Junior diver Liam Stone led the Vols through the postseason once again. He broke the SEC record to clinch the 1-meter title (468.30) and took bronze on 3-meter. He took fourth in both springboard events at NCAAs and was named SEC Diver of the Year. Sophomore Kyle DeCoursey had a breakout year in the sprint events, taking third at SECs in the 100 freestyle in a school record 42.07.
2015-16 Season
Record: 4-5-1
SEC Finish: 6th
NCAA: 7th
Coach: Matt Kredich (4th Season)
Behind record-setting individual and relay performances, the Vols placed seventh in the NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships to end the season. It was the best NCAA meet for the Vols since taking third in 2001 and was the first top-10 finish for the program since 2009. Sophomore Liam Stone became the first Vol in 12 years to win an NCAA title, capturing the 1-meter springboard title with a score of 453.70. Sophomore Peter John Stevens took second in the 100-yard breaststroke at NCAAs. Senior Mauricio Robles was named the SEC Diver of the Year after winning the 1-meter and platform titles at the conference meet.
2014-15 Season
Record: 6-6
SEC Finish: 4th
NCAA: 14th
Coach: Matt Kredich (3rd Season)
Led by backstroker Sean Lehane and diver Mauricio Robles, Tennessee finished fourth at the SEC Championships and 14th at NCAAs in 2015. Sean Lehane successfully defended his SEC backstroke title and took second in the event at NCAAs. Mauricio Robles was named the SEC Diver of the Meet by winning the 1-meter springboard and placing third on 3 meter. Tennessee won its first SEC relay title since 2008, taking gold in the 200 medley relay.
2013-14 Season
Record: 5-3
SEC Finish: 5th
NCAA: 15th
Coach: Matt Kredich (2nd Season)
The Tennessee men improved one spot at NCAAs from the year before, placing 15th. In the pool, sophomore Sean Lehane backed up his 200 backstroke SEC title with a strong showing at NCAAs. He placed sixth in the event and earned six All-America honors. After a serious head injury in practice cut short his 2012-13 season, Mauricio Robles emerged as one of the top divers in the country. He earned the bronze medal on the 3-meter springboard at NCAAs and picked up a pair of springboard silver medals at the SEC meet. He was voted the SEC Diver of the Year.
2012-13 Season
Record: 4-4
SEC Finish: 4th
NCAA: 16th
Coach: Matt Kredich (1st Season)
A young Vols squad improved six places at the NCAA Championships from a year ago. Junior Sam Rairden, who earned three individual silver medals at the SEC Championships, picked up honorable mention All-America honors in the 100 freestyle. Freshman Sean Lehane did the same in the 200 backstroke. The highlight of the Vols' national meet was a seventh-place finish by the 800 freestyle relay team. Diver Brent Sterling earned the NCAA Elite 89 Award for the second-consecutive year.
2011-12 Season
Record: 5-5; Dual: 3-3
SEC Finish: 4th
NCAA: 22nd
Coach: John Trembley/Lars Jorgensen (Interim)
The Vol diving squad served as the strong suit for the Vols throughout the 2011-12 season.Tennessee swept the three diving events for the first time at the SEC Championships on its home boards at Allan Jones Aquatic Center. Ryan Helms won the 1-meter and 3-meter titles and was voted the SEC Diver of the Year. Mauricio Robles won the platform and took SEC Freshman Diver of the Year Honors. Dave Parrington was named the SEC Diving Coach of the Year.
2010-11 Season
Record: 8-3; Dual: 6-2
SEC Finish: 3rd
NCAA: 12th
Coach: John Trembley
After a 6-2 regular season that featured wins over top programs like Georgia, Indiana and Virginia, the Vols were ready for the SECs. Senior Michael Wright brought home the 1-meter title while Brad Craig defended his 200 breast title with a repeat championship in 2011. Sophomore Ryan Harrison also claimed an SEC crown in the 200 freestyle. Head coach John Trembley was also named the SEC Men?s Swimming Coach of the Year, an honor he shared with assistant coach Joe Hendee.
2009-10 Season
Record: 7-3; Dual 5-3
SEC Finish: 3rd
NCAA: 8th
Coach: John Trembley
The Vols celebrated a thrilling come-from-behind victory to remain unbeaten at home and to preserve a more-than 40-year winning streak over rival Kentucky. Diver Michael Wright became the first African-American to win a USA Diving title and junior Brad Craig battled to win the SEC 200 breaststroke championship as the Vols took fourth in the SEC and 17th at the NCAAs.
2008-09 Season
Record: 14-4; Dual 7-2
SEC Finish: 3rd
NCAA: 9th
Coach: John Trembley
The Vols inaugurated the Allan Jones Intercollegiate Aquatic Center with an undefeated home campaign. Another strong season was punctuated by an eighth-place finish at the NCAA Championships. Ryan Helms was awarded SEC Freshman Diver of the Year for sterling performance throughout the season.
2007-08 Season
Record: 12-3; Dual 6-2
SEC Finish: 4th
NCAA: 11th
Coach: John Trembley
Tennessee closed the book on a bright era of UT aquatics as 2008 was the final year the Student Aquatic Center would house the program. The Vols? win against previously-undefeated and top-ranked Auburn in the final dual-meet held at the SAC was a fitting tribute to the success it facilitated. Michael Wolfe punctuated his career with an SEC 100 backstroke title.
2006-07 Season
Record: 14-2; Dual 7-2
SEC Finish: 4th
NCAA: 11th
Coach: John Trembley
The Vols started out the season strong, winning their first five dual meets. For the second consecutive year, Tennessee would finish fourth in the SEC and 11th at the NCAAs.
2005-06 Season
Record: 6-7; Dual 4-4
SEC Finish: 6th
NCAA: 17th
Coach: John Trembley
Returning several key swimmers, UT vaulted back to the top in 2006, going 14-2 overall on their way to a fourth-place SEC finish and an 11th-place finish at the NCAAs. The season was highlighted by a win over perennial power Auburn, as well as over rival Virginia.
2004-05 Season
Record: 12-4; Dual 3-4
SEC Finish: 4th
NCAA: 8th
Coach: John Trembley
Despite having only three seniors, the Vols still placed 6th in the SEC Championships and 17th at the NCAA Championships. The young team managed to notch conference victories over Kentucky and LSU, as well as non-conference wins over Georgia Tech and N.C. State.
2003-04 Season
Record: 12-3; Dual 5-2
SEC Finish: 4th
NCAA: 16th
Coach: John Trembley
Following a win at the Nike Cup Invitational, Tennessee lost four consecutive dual meets. However, the Vols rebounded nicely in the postseason, finishing eighth at the NCAA Championships. Jevon Tarantino and Phillip Jones won SEC titles on the 1- and 3-meter springboards, respectively. Tarantino went on to win the 2004 NCAA Championship in the same event.
2002-03 Season
Record: 14-1; Dual 6-0
SEC Finish: 4th
NCAA: 12th
Coach: John Trembley
UT wrapped up another solid season that included a second place finish at the Nike Cup Invitational. The Vols finished with a 5-2 dual-meet record, featuring wins over non-conference powers Penn State and Virginia. Phillip Jones won the NCAA Championship on the three-meter springboard.
Women's Swimming & Diving Year-by-Year Archive
2024-25Â Season
Record:Â 6-2
SEC Finish:Â 3rd
NCAA:Â 5th
Coach: Matt Kredich (19th Season)
The Lady Vols earned their seventh straight top-10 finish at the NCAA Championships, placing fifth overall. The effort marked the fourth-best finish in program history behind the 2013 team, which took third, and the 1989 and 2024 squads that placed fourth. Tennessee boasted 11 podium performances and 22 top-16 finishes — the latter of which marked the most in program history surpassing the 1989 and 2013 squads that had 18. Three of the five of the UT relays claimed a spot on the podium, led by silver medals in the 400 free and 400 medley relays.Â
The Big Orange won five total medals at NCAAs with three silver and two bronze. Five Lady Vols garnered first team All-America honors in an individual event, with Josephine Fuller, Mona McSharry and Camille Spink doing so in multiple events.
One of the greatest breaststrokers of all time, McSharry concluded her collegiate career with a second-place finish in the 100 breast and a fifth-place finish in the 200 breast. Of her 10 times competing in the breaststrokes at NCAAs, McSharry finished inside the top five an impressive nine times. She ended her career as the SEC record holder in the 100 breast (56.64).
At the SEC Championships, the team finished third overall with 1172 points, bringing home seven SEC titles and winning 18 total medals. McSharry swept the breaststroke races for the third year in a row, while Spink completed a sweep of the 50 free, 100 free and 200 free to become the first SEC swimmer to achieve the feat since Georgia's Kara Lynn Joyce in 2007. For her performances throughout the week, she was a co-recipient of the SEC Commissioner's Trophy, which is awarded to the top individual point scorers of the meet.
After the season ended, Dave Parrington retired as the most decorated diving coach in SEC history after 35 years with UT.Â
2023-24Â Season
Record:Â 7-3
SEC Finish:Â 2nd
NCAA:Â 4th
Coach: Matt Kredich (18th Season)
The Lady Vols tallied their second-best finish in program history at NCAAs, placing fourth along with taking second at SECs. Josephine Fuller and Mona McSharry led the way for UT along with Camille Spink having a breakout freshman season.
During the NCAA Championships, the Lady Vols earned a fourth-place finish, the second highest in program history. Mona McSharry earned two silver medals in the 100 and 200 breast, along with Josephine Fuller claiming bronze in the 200 IM. Fuller would go on to be the highest point scorer at the national meet for the Big Orange with three top-5 finishes in her events. Two UT relay squads also won medals, with the 800 free relay taking silver and the 400 medley squad claiming bronze.
Claiming second at the SEC Championships, Tennessee had four athletes win gold in individual events along with one relay taking a crown. Spink earned two golds in the 50 and 100 free in her first SEC meet, along with veteran McSharry winning titles in the 100 and 200 breast. UT brought home 17 medals on the women’s side during the event.
2022-23Â Season
Record:Â 7-4
SEC Finish:Â 2nd
NCAA: 8th
Coach: Matt Kredich (17th Season)
After facing adversity from all angles to begin the season, the 2022-23 Lady Vols found their identity as a team in the late fall and never looked back on the season. The squad placed second at the SEC Championships followed by an 8th-place finish at NCAAs, marking the sixth year in a row in which the group ended the season inside the top 10 nationally. Junior Mona McSharry and sophomore Brooklyn Douthwright led the way for the team, as both won SEC titles and finished as national runner-ups in an event at the NCAA Championships, which were held at Tennessee’s Allan Jones Aquatic Center.
McSharry swept the breaststroke events and took home silver in the 50 free at SECs, and she followed that performance up by placing second overall in the 100 breast and fourth in the 200 breast at NCAAs. Enjoying an impressive sophomore campaign, Douthwright was the SEC Champion and national runner-up in the 200 free. She was also a member of two Lady Vol relays that earned First Team All-America recognition. Fellow sophomore Josephine Fuller earned SwimSwam Breakout Swimmer of the Year honors after earning First Team All-America honors in the backstrokes and winning silver medals in three individual events at SECs.
2021-22Â Season
Record:Â 15-1
SEC Finish:Â 1st
NCAA: 10th
Coach: Matt Kredich (17th Season)
Between several key returners and the second-ranked recruiting class in the country, the Lady Vols enjoyed one of the best seasons in program history. For the second time in three years, Tennessee won the SEC Championship in dominant fashion, totaling 17 medals won, including seven gold, in front of a home crowd at Allan Jones Intercollegiate Aquatic Center. All 22 members on UT's SEC roster qualified for at least one B final or better. The Lady Vols followed up the performance by posting their fourth consecutive top-10 finish at the NCAA Championships, as the group hauled in 28 All-America honors and five podium finishes. Director of Swimming & Diving Matt Kredich received his fourth SEC Coach of the Year accolade following the campaign.
Freshman Ellen Walshe was named the 2022 SEC Co-Swimmer of the Year and SEC Freshman of the Year for her performances throughout the season. She became the first swimmer in SEC history to win the 100 fly, 200 IM and 400 IM during the same SEC Championships. She won a combined seven medals en route to being named the SEC Swimmer of the Meet and receiving the prestigious Commissioner's Trophy as the top overall points scorer. She ended the season by earning All-America honors in seven events at NCAAs. Sophomore Mona McSharry finished the year on a high note, placing fourth nationally in the 100 breast behind a 57.18 time, which shattered the SEC and Tennessee records in the event. In total, six program records fell during the season.
2020-21 Season
Record: 4-2
SEC Finish: 5th
NCAA:10th
Coach: Matt Kredich (16th Season)
The 2020-21 season brought many challenges outside of the pool with the navigation of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Lady Vols lost several major contributors from the previous due to graduation. While they didn’t finish as high as previous years at SECs, the squad rallied at the NCAA Championships to earn their third-straight top-10 finish. Sophomore Kristen Stege shined in her first season on Rocky Top, winning gold in the 1650 free and silver in the 500 free during the SEC Championships. Becoming the school record holder in the event, Stege went on to finish fourth nationally in the event. SEC Freshman of the Year Mona McSharry exploded onto the scene, winning silver in the 100 breast at SECs before going on to place fourth in the 100 and 200 breast at NCAAs and setting the program record in both events. The Lady Vols had 11 swimmers earn 28 All-America certificates for the year.
2019-20Â Season
Record: 8-0
SEC Finish:Â 1st
NCAA:Â N/A*
Coach: Matt Kredich (15th Season)
*Note: The 2020 NCAA Championships were canceled due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) global health crisis.
The women's swimming and diving team had a historic 2019-20 season as they won the program's first-ever SEC Championship. The women went undefeated for the third time in program history and defeated five teams that finished inside the CSCAA top 25, including defeating No. 2 Virginia and No. 12 Georgia twice during the year - UT defeated both teams in head-to-head matchups and at the Tennessee Invitational. The Lady Vols finished the SEC Championships with 11 total medals. Unfortunately, the 2020 Women's NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships were canceled due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) global health crisis.
2018-19Â Season
Record:Â 5-3
SEC Finish:Â 4th
NCAA:8th
Coach: Matt Kredich (14th Season)
The 2018-19 season saw the continued dominance of Erika Brown. The junior won six gold medals at the SEC Championships, including three individual (50 freestyle, 100 freestyle, 100 butterfly), for the second season in a row. She, along with Meghan Small, Nikol Popov and Madeline Banic took home the 200 Medley Relay national title at the NCAA Championships in Austin, Texas. As a team, Tennessee finished in the top 10 for the second consecutive year and had 13 top 16 placements at NCAAs.
2017-18 Season
Record: 7-3
SEC Finish: 3rd
NCAA:7th
Coach: Matt Kredich (13th Season)
The 2017-18 season was marked with the grand, historic emergence of Erika Brown onto the college swimming and diving stage. The sophomore won six gold medals at the SEC Championships, including three individual (50 freestyle, 100 freestyle, 100 butterfly). She took second at the NCAA championships in both the 50 freestyle and 100 butterfly and set four school records. As a team, Tennessee rebounded back into the top 10, powered by a sophomore core that also included Meghan Small, Tess Cieplucha and newcomer Stanzi Moseley.
2016-17 Season
Record: 6-4 (5-1 SEC)
SEC Finish: 4th
NCAA:22nd
Coach: Matt Kredich (12th Season)
With the SEC championships back in Knoxville for the first time since 2012, Tennessee claimed two individual women’s titles. Madeline Banic scored an upset victory in the 50 freestyle in a school-record time of 21.54 and was later third in the 100 butterfly. Freshman Meghan Small won the 200 IM and was third in the 200 backstroke. Small broke three school records during her first year on Rocky Top in the 200 IM, 400 IM and 200 butterfly.
2015-16 Season
Record: 5-6
SEC Finish: 2nd
NCAA:13th
Coach: Matt Kredich (11th Season)
The Tennessee women's swimming and diving team matched the best conference finish in program history, taking second at the SEC Championships. The Vols' relay team of Kira Toussaint, Madeline Banic, Harper Bruens and Faith Johnson captured three SEC relay titles. Johnson finished her conference career with seven SEC titles, tying for the most in UT history. Rachel Rubadue won the SEC platform title and was named the SEC Freshman Diver of the Year. The Vols send 15 competitors to the NCAA meet and placed 13th overall.
2014-15 Season
Record: 6-5-1
SEC Finish: 4th
NCAA:11th
Coach: Matt Kredich (10th Season)
Senior breaststroker Molly Hannis closed out her storied Tennessee career by leading UT to SEC titles in the 200- and 400-yard relays and collecting silver medals in the 100 and 200 breaststroke. She earned four more All-America honors to end her career with 14 certificates. Madeline Tegner topped the seven-year school record in the 1650 freestyle, Anna DeMonte set the new record in the 200 IM and Amanda Carner did the same in the 400 IM.
2013-14 Season
Record: 8-1
SEC Finish: 5th
NCAA:7th
Coach: Matt Kredich (9th Season)
Tennessee recorded its third consecutive top-10 finish at the NCAA Championships to end the year, placing seventh. Senior Lindsay Gendron led the way in record-breaking fashion. She took third at NCAAs in both the 200 freestyle and 200 butterfly and placed eighth in the 100 freestyle, breaking school records in all three events. She ended her career with 25 All-America honors, the most in school history. Tori Lamp also ended her notable UT diving career by winning her third SEC platform title and earning three more All-America honors.
2012-13 Season
Record: 8-1
SEC Finish: 4th
NCAA:3rd
Coach: Matt Kredich (8th Season)
The Lady Vols enjoyed its best year in 2013 on the national stage, rallying to finish third place in the NCAA Championships. The team won its first three NCAA relay titles in program history: the 200 freestyle relay, the 200 medley relay and the 400 medley relay. Senior Kelsey Floyd swam a leg on all three championship teams. Lindsay Gendron reached the A Final in all three of her individual events.
In diving, Tori Lamp was named the National Diver of the Year and Dave Parrington was voted the National Diving Coach of the Year. Tori was also named back-to-back SEC Diver of the Year and won her second platform title. Senior diver Jodie McGraorty reached the finals of two events at NCAAs.
2011-12 Season
SEC Finish: 2nd
NCAA:7th
Coach: Matt Kredich (7th Season)
Tennessee claimed a seventh-place finish in the NCAA meet, the second-highest finish in program history, and it second-place finish at the SEC Championship was its best in 20 years.
Nine Lady Vols earned All-American honors: Jenny Connolly, Kelsey Floyd, Alexandria Frasier, Lindsay Gendron, Molly Hannis, Tori Lamp, Jodie McGroarty, Kate McNeilis and Caroline Simmons.
2010-11 Season
Record: 5-2
SEC Finish: 4th
NCAA:12th
Coach: Matt Kredich (6th Season)
Tennessee finished 12th at the NCAA Championships in Austin, Texas, while claiming fourth at SEC Championships. During the regular season, UT captured its first victory over a top 10 opponent, as it deafened No. 9 Virginia.
At SECs, junior Jenny Connolly won three gold medals in one day, including swimming on the 400y medley relay squad that set a school and conference record. In the summer, Connolly represented Team USA at the World University Games, winning gold in the 50m back with a WUG record time.
2009-10 Season
Record: 3-4
SEC Finish: 4th
NCAA: 13th
Coach:Matt Kredich (5th Season)
Propelled by 21 All-America honors, the Big Orange finished in the top-15 at the NCAA Championships for an unprecedented fifth-straight year, claiming 13th at the national meet.
Senior Michele King concluded her impressive Lady Vol career with 21 All-America accolades, which ranks as the second-most in Tennessee history. King, along with Alex Barsanti, Jenny Connolly and Kelsey Floyd placed runner-up in the 200y medley relay at NCAAs, UT's highest ever relay finish.
2008-09 Season
Record: 8-2
SEC Finish: 4th
NCAA: 13th
Coach: Matt Kredich (4th Season)
The Lady Vols found a new home in 2008, as the Allan Jones Intercollegiate Aquatic Center was opened and formally dedicated in August. Tennessee won its first eight dual meets on the season, along with setting or tying nine school records.
UT sent a school-record 12 participants to the NCAA Championships and finished 13th. The Orange and White notched 20 All-America certificates on the year, placed fourth at the conference meet and saw Jamie Saffer set a national dual meet record in the 100y breast.
2007-08 Season
Record: 5-3
SEC Finish: 4th
NCAA: 8th
Coach:Matt Kredich (3rd Season)
Christine Magnuson closed the book on a terrific Tennessee career by becoming the fourth Lady Vol to capture a national title. At the NCAA Championships, Magnuson won the 100y fly, which added to her legacy of 23 All-America certificates, three school records and five SEC gold medals.
In the Olympics, Magnuson grabbed silver medals in the 100m fly and 400m medley relay, setting American records in both. UT finished eighth at NCAAs, Matt Kredich was named SEC Co-Head Coach of the Year and Lauren LeRoy claimed an SEC title on the 3-meter boards.
2006-07 Season
Record: 4-4
SEC Finish: 5th
NCAA: 10th
Coach:Matt Kredich (2nd Season)
Tennessee had its best finish at the NCAA Championships in 11 years, as in 2007 the squad finished 10th. The Big Orange set six records at the national meet and 12 school records over the course of the season.
Christine Magnuson became the first Lady Vol in nearly six years to win gold at the conference championships, finishing first in the 100y fly. During the season, UT swimmers shattered all of UT's relay records, while also earning nine automatic and 70 provisional NCAA qualifying times.
2005-06 Season
Record: 5-2
SEC Finish: 5th
NCAA: 12th
Coach:Matt Kredich (1st Season)
A new era of Tennessee swimming & diving began with head coach Matt Kredich and assistant coach Jennifer Woodruff (formerly Arndt) taking over the reins of the Lady Vol program. Joined by longtime UT diving coach Dave Parrington, Tennessee hosted the SEC Championships for the first time in a decade and finished fifth.
Eight swimmers traveled to the NCAA Championships, the most since 1999, and notched 12th. Tennessee tallied points in 11 difference events at the national meet and all eight Lady Vols earned All-America honors.
2004-05 Season
Record: 4-3
SEC Finish: 7th
NCAA: t-24th
Coach:Dan Colella (12th Season)
The Lady Vols sent five student-athletes to the NCAA Championships, who competed in 11 events. Tennessee ended the national championships in 24th, earning 11 All-America certificates, six of which came on the first day.
The squad finished with a record of 4-3, including a 3-1 mark against conference opponents, marking the first winning record in league play since the 1990-91 season. At the SEC Championships, the Big Orange claimed seventh and broke eight Lady Vol records.
2003-04 Season
Record: 4-2
SEC Finish: 4th
NCAA: 28th
Coach:Dan Colella (11th Season)
Tennessee had its most-successful SEC Championships since 2000, as the Big Orange notched fourth at the conference meet. In the final event of SECs, the 400y medley relay, UT broke a school record that had stood for six years to edge South Carolina by one point for fourth place.
Five individuals traveled to Texas A&M for the NCAA Championships. Jacque Fessel (100 back, 200 back) and Lauryn McCalley led the charge for the Orange and White, each grabbing All-America certificates in two events as the team placed 28th.
