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Swimming and Diving Downs Delta State in Season Opener
9/26/2025 2:37:00 PM | Swimming & Diving
The Crimson Tide won all 32 events in the victory against the Statesmen
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The Alabama swimming and diving team swept Delta State in its season opener on Friday as the women topped the Lady Statesmen 242-39 and the men won 230-64.
The Crimson Tide dominated the competition, securing victories in all 32 events.
Cadence Vincent and Tim Korstanje highlighted the Tide in the victory as both swimmers won a pair of individual events and were members of both relays. Additionally, Emily Jones, Jada Scott and Lance Johnson won two individual titles and a relay event, while Gaby Van Brunt competed in both relays and won an individual event.
Gallery: 09-25-25 MWSD vs Delta State
From Head Coach Margo Geer
“It’s always really fun getting to open the season at home in front of our fans. This meet represents a longstanding tradition between us and the Statesmen, and one that signifies the start of the competition season.
“I’m really proud of how they [Alabama] competed today. I think they represented themselves well and took this as an opportunity to learn a lot about where they are and where they need to grow. I’m excited to get better from here and continue to build.”
Highlights
- Twelve student-athletes won multiple events against Delta State
- Cadence Vincent and Tim Korstanje walked away with four victories on the day
- Vincent topped the 50 (22.21) and 200 free (1:48.12), while joining Emily Jones, Jada Scott and Gaby Van Brunt in the 200 medley relay (1:37.66) and Charlotte Rosendale, Van Brunt and Sarah Parker in the 200 free relay (1:31.90)
- Tim Korstanje also posted a pair of individual wins, recording a victory in the 50 free (20.03) and the 100 butterfly (48.14) as well as swimming alongside Jarrett Payne, Lance Johnson and Jonathan Hoole in the 200 medley relay (1:28.11) and Hoole, Drayden Bell and Toni Dragoja in the 200 free relay (1:19.19)
- In addition to their relay victories, Jones won the 100 (54.54) and 200 back (1:59.07), Scott won the 100 breast (1:02.04) and 200 IM (2:03.40) and Johnson won the 200 breast (1:59.61) and 200 IM (1:50.16)
- Leonardo Alcantara dominated both distance events, taking the top time in the 500 (4:28.81) and 1000 free
- Colten Cryer highlighted the UA divers, winning both spring boards with a score of 350.63 on the 1m board and a score of 331.20 on the 3m board
- Cole Witmer swam a 48.63 in the 100 backstroke and a time of 1:48.02 in the 200 back to win both events
- Butterflier Victoria Raymond won both events with a time of 54.20 and 1:59.30 in the 100 and 200 event, respectively
- Swimming in an off event, Vincent secured a career-best time in the 200 freestyle
Next
- The Crimson Tide will host Southeastern Conference foe Texas on Oct. 10
- The meet is schedule to begin at 11 a.m. CT and will be streamed on SEC Network+
Alabama First-Places Finishes
- 200 Medley Relay
- Emily Jones, Jada Scott, Gaby Van Brunt, Cadence Vincent – 1:37.66
- Jarrett Payne, Lance Johnson, Tim Korstanje, Jonathan Hoole – 1:28.11
- 1000 Free
- Stella Grace Watts – 10:17.66
- Leonardo Alcantara – 9:17.20
- 200 Free
- Cadence Vincent – 1:48.12
- Adam Varga – 1:39.25
- 100 Back
- Emily Jones – 54.54
- Cole Witmer – 48.63
- 100 Breast
- Jada Scott – 1:02.04
- Noah Saylor – 54.58
- 200 Butterfly
- Victoria Raymond – 1:59.30
- Aaron Gasiewicz – 1:49.70
- 50 Free
- Cadence Vincent – 22.21
- Tim Korstanje – 20.03
- 1m Dive
- Melina Michaelides – 254.33
- Colten Cryer - 350.63
- 3m Dive
- Rin Drudge – 293.93
- Colten Cryer – 331.20
- 100 Free
- Gaby Van Brunt – 51.13
- Toni Dragoja – 44.48
- 200 Back
- Emily Jones – 1:59.07
- Cole Witmer – 1:48.02
- 200 Breast
- Madyson Hartway – 2:18.26
- Lance Johnson – 1:59.61
- 500 Free
- Mackenzie Brandt – 4:54.37
- Leonardo Alcantara – 4:28.81
- 100 Butterfly
- Victoria Raymond – 54.20
- Tim Korstanje – 48.14
- 200 IM
- Jada Scott – 2:03.40
- Lance Johnson – 1:50.16
- 200 Free Relay
- Cadence Vincent, Charlotte Rosendale, Gaby Van Brunt, Sarah Parker – 1:31.90
- Jonathan Hoole, Tim Korstanje, Drayden Bell, Toni Dragoja – 1:19.19
