Get ready for a thrilling day of swimming action because Day 3 of the 2025 Ohio State Fall Invitational is here, and it’s packed with excitement! From lightning-fast sprints to endurance-testing distances, this day has something for every swimming enthusiast. But here’s where it gets even more intriguing: with events like the 100 backstroke, 200 breaststroke, and both the 50 and 500 freestyle on the schedule, we’re bound to see some record-breaking performances and unexpected upsets. Will the favorites hold their ground, or will new stars emerge? Let’s dive into the details!
2025 Ohio State Fall Invitational
- Dates: November 18-21, 2025
- Location: McCorkle Aquatic Pavilion, Columbus, OH
- Start Times:
- 9:30 am ET – Swimming Prelims
- 11:30 am – Diving Prelims
- 5:30 pm ET – Finals
- Participating Teams: Ohio State, Indiana, Yale, Cincinnati, Notre Dame, Louisville, Penn State, UCLA, Kentucky, Purdue
- Pool Format: SCY (25 yards)
- Live Results: https://sidearmstats.com/ohiostatedev/swim/
- Results on Meet Mobile: Search for “2025 Ohio State Fall Invitational”
- Live Stream: https://www.bigtenplus.com/en-int/livestream/ohio-state-fall-invitational/2041759 (subscription required)
- Live Recaps:
The day kicks off with the 100 backstroke, followed by the 200 breaststroke, and then the 500 freestyle and 50 freestyle back-to-back—a lineup designed to test both speed and stamina. And this is the part most people miss: these events aren’t just about individual glory; they’re a testament to the versatility and skill of these athletes. Can a sprinter dominate the 500 free? Can a distance swimmer hold their own in the 50? We’re about to find out!
WOMEN’S 100 BACKSTROKE – PRELIMS
- NCAA Record: 48.10, Gretchen Walsh (Virginia) – 2024
- 2026 NCAA Qualifying Time: 52.65
- 2025 NCAA Invite Time: 51.68
‘A’ Final Qualifiers:
1. Miranda Grana (IU) – 50.79
2. Mya DeWitt (IU) – 51.07
3. Claudia Yovanovich (UCLA) – 51.73
4. Fay Lustria (UCLA) – 52.12
5. Julie Mishler (LOU) – 52.38
6. Camille Murray (LOU) – 52.95
7. Rosie Murphy (UCLA) – 52.97
8. Delia Lloyd (OSU) – 53.29
9. Nika Sharafutdinova (OSU) – 53.31
10. KK LeBlanc (OSU) – 53.32
Miranda Grana of Indiana is on fire! After breaking the 50-second barrier in the 100 fly last night, she continued her dominance with a stunning 50.79 in the 100 back prelims, just shy of her season-best. But here’s the real question: Can she maintain this momentum in the finals, or will the pressure get to her? Her teammate, Mya DeWitt, isn’t far behind, shattering her season-best by over a second. Meanwhile, UCLA’s Claudia Yovanovich cracked the 52-second mark for the first time, proving she’s a force to be reckoned with.
MEN’S 100 BACKSTROKE – PRELIMS
- NCAA Record: 43.20, Hubert Kos (Texas) – 2025
- 2026 NCAA Qualifying Time: 46.29
- 2025 NCAA Invite Time: 45.26
‘A’ Final Qualifiers:
1. Owen McDonald (IU) – 44.25
2. Raekwon Noel (IU) – 44.91
3. Miroslav Knedla (IU) – 45.33
4. Cooper Morley (PSU) – 45.63
5. Matthew Bittner (PSU) – 45.74
6. Rian Graham (LOU) – 46.02
7. Lysander Osman (UKY) – 46.15
8. Jackson Millard (LOU) – 46.19
9. Dylan Burau (PUR) – 46.20
10. Filip Kosinski (LOU) / Alex Hotta (PUR) – 46.24
Indiana’s men swept the top three spots, led by senior Owen McDonald, who clocked an NCAA-leading 44.25—his first time swimming this event this season. But is this the start of a Hoosier dominance, or will other teams rise to the challenge? Raekwon Noel and Miroslav Knedla rounded out the top three, with Noel obliterating his personal best. And in a thrilling tie for 10th, Louisville’s Filip Kosinski and Purdue’s Alex Hotta will face off in a swim-off for the last ‘A’ final spot.
Controversial Question: With Indiana dominating both the men’s and women’s events, are we witnessing the rise of a new swimming powerhouse, or is this just a temporary surge? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!
About James Sutherland
James Sutherland, a former collegiate swimmer specializing in the 200 free, backstroke, and IM, brings his expertise to this recap. After completing his swimming career at Laurentian University in 2018 and earning a graduate degree in sports journalism in 2019, James has become a trusted voice in the swimming community. For more insights, check out his full bio here.
