Cardinals Move to Tenth at NCAA Championships After Day 2

Thursday, March 23

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Abdelrahman El-Araby smiles at the crowd from the blocks

Cardinals Move to Tenth at NCAA Championships After Day 2

March 23, 2023 | Swimming & Diving

By: Nancy Worley

MINNEAPOLIS -- After two days of racing, the University of Louisville men stand in tenth at the 2023 NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships at the Jean K. Freeman Aquatic Center in Minneapolis.

California (184) took over the lead followed by Texas (165), Arizona State (154), NC State (151.5), Florida (145), Indiana (145), Tennessee (87), Stanford (74), Auburn (57) and Louisville (55) rounds out the top ten.

Louisville's Abdelrahman El-Araby touched eighth in the consolation final of the 50 freestyle, posting a time of 19.30. The event was won by Tennessee's Jordan Crooks who turned in the winning time of 18.32.

In the 200 free relay, the Cardinals touched eighth in the final heat and 11^th overall. Abdelrahman El-Araby (19.22), Michael Eastman (18.95), Dalton Lowe (18.79) and Vlad Dubinin (18.99) combined to post a 1:15.95. The Florida Gators defended their title and set an NCAA record with a time of 1:13.35 shaving .73 seconds from the record set by Auburn.

The NCAA Championships continue Friday with the 400 IM, 100 butterfly, 200 freestyle, 100 breaststroke, 100 backstroke, 3-meter diving, and 400 medley relay.

Swimming prelims begin at 11 a.m. EST, followed by diving prelims at 1 p.m. and finals at 7 p.m. Live coverage of the meet will stream on ESPN+, with live results available online and to paid subscribers on the MeetMobile app.

Top Ten Team Standings
1. California, 184
2. Texas, 165
3. Arizona State, 154
4. NC State, 151.5
5. Florida, 145
6. Indiana, 99
7. Tennessee, 87
8. Stanford, 74
9. Auburn, 57
10. Louisville, 55

Complete List, Event (Qualifying time)
Tommy Bried, 400 IM (3:41.50)
Guy Brooks, 200 Free (1:32.49)
Michael Eastman, 100 Free (42.17)
Abdelrahman El-Araby. 50 free (18.79)
Dalton Lowe, 100 Butterfly (45.28)
Denis Petrashov, 100 and 200 Breaststroke (51.26, 1:50.51)
Murilo Sartori, 200 Free (1:32.23)

200 Medley Relay
400 Medley Relay
200 Free Relay
400 Free Relay
800 Free Relay

Relay alternates
(Charlie Crush, Vladimir Dubinin, Caleb Duncan, Denis Loktev)

Friday, March 24 (Watch: Prelim Stream |    Dive Prelims Stream | Finals Stream
Prelims at 10 a.m. | Finals at 6 p.m. CT
400 Individual Medley
100 Butterfly
200 Freestyle
100 Breaststroke
100 Backstroke
3-Meter Diving
400 Medley Relay

Saturday, March 25 Watch: Prelim Stream | Dive Prelims Stream |1650 Stream | Finals Stream
Prelims at 10 a.m. | Finals at 6 p.m. CT
200 Backstroke
100 Freestyle
200 Breaststroke
200 Butterfly
Platform Diving
1650 Freestyle
400 Freestyle Relay