A young team from a season ago, many of the top swimmers and divers for Virginia return on the men’s side for this winter. A 10th place finish in the NCAA Championships (second-best result in the ACC), Todd Desorbo welcomes back a talented group that shattered some records last year. Surpassing North Carolina State is a tall task, but the Cavaliers have placed well nationally, securing top 10 finishes in three straight seasons, and have the potential to push higher up the standings.

Matt Brownstead had an astonishing performance at the NCAA Championships, as he posted two new school records in the 50- and 100-yard freestyle, placing third and fourth, respectively. Brownstead is also part of the freestyle medley group that is all over the UVA record book.