National Team to Face Big Ten Conference Stars in USA College Challenge, Present
National Team to Face Big Ten Conference Stars in USA College Challenge, Presented by Arena
Members of the USA Swimming National Team will square off against collegiate swimming stars from the Big Ten Conference in the inaugural USA College Challenge, Presented by arena, USA Swimming announced today.
The short-course yards dual meet is slated for Nov. 12-13 at the Indiana University Natatorium on the campus of IUPUI in downtown Indianapolis.
“The USA College Challenge, Presented by arena, will be an exciting competition for swimmers and fans alike,” said USA Swimming National Team Director Frank Busch. “As you saw this summer, collegiate swimming is a key pipeline for our National Team, and this event will showcase college and Olympic-caliber swimming at its best.”
“We are excited for the opportunity for our students to compete with world-class athletes and to continue the momentum from Rio,” said Big Ten Associate Commissioner for Sports Administration Wendy Fallen. “We embrace the important collaboration between USA Swimming and the Big Ten Conference as we prepare our students for leadership roles in and out of the pool."
Ticket and television broadcast information will be available in the near future. Tickets can be purchased online beginning Oct. 1.
