University of Tennessee Athletics
Tennessee to Host Inaugural CSCAA Power 4 Dual Meet Challenge in November
May 27, 2025 | Swimming & Diving, Women's Swimming & Diving, Men's Swimming & Diving
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee, in partnership with College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA), announced Wednesday that the inaugural CSCAA Power 4 Dual Meet Challenge presented by Visit Knoxville will take place at Allan Jones Intercollegiate Aquatic Center on Nov. 21-23, 2025.
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"We're thrilled to host the inaugural CSCAA Power 4 Dual Meet Challenge at Tennessee—a bold new competition format that represents the future of college swimming," Director of Swimming & Diving Matt Kredich said. "Tennessee has for decades been at the forefront of innovation in swimming, and this is a bold step toward the future of the sport. We are proud and excited to be part of this moment, and to help shape a blueprint that could define the next era of collegiate swimming."
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Four of the nation's top-tier programs, Arizona State, Michigan and Virginia will join the Vols and Lady Vols in a double-elimination, bracket-style dual meet format that reimagines traditional collegiate swimming competition. Each team is guaranteed a minimum of three meets, with the championship culminating in high-stakes, head-to-head matchups that highlight both individual excellence and team depth.
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"This is a rare opportunity to be at the forefront of innovation in the sport of collegiate swimming and diving, and it aligns perfectly with Tennessee Athletics' mission to lead the way forward in everything we do," Senior Associate Athletics Director of Administration Tyler Johnson said. "The format is built to create a fan-friendly, exciting environment, and there's no better place to showcase that than the Allan Jones Intercollegiate Aquatic Center, one of the top facilities in the country. It's going to be an incredible experience for athletes, fans and the entire swimming and diving community."
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Designed to elevate the experience for both fans and athletes, the CSCAA Power 4 Dual Meet Challenge introduces a dynamic, easy-to-follow format optimized for television. Events will alternate between men's and women's races, emphasizing strategy, speed, and simplified scoring. Coaches will seed swimmers head-to-head, with points awarded based on individual race wins—ensuring that every race matters.
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Amid increasing pressure on Olympic sports—especially in light of impending structural changes from the House Settlement—events like the CSCAA Power 4 Dual Meet Challenge are vital to ensuring swimming and diving remain relevant and sustainable. This initiative is part of a broader CSCAA strategy to safeguard the sport's future by:
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"The time to evolve is now," said CSCAA Executive Director Samantha Barany. "This event is about more than just competition—it's a statement that our sport can adapt and thrive in the changing landscape of college athletics. The meet offers a scalable blueprint for teams and conferences across all divisions. It makes our sport exciting for any audience familiar with a bracket tournament."
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"We're thrilled to host the inaugural CSCAA Power 4 Dual Meet Challenge at Tennessee—a bold new competition format that represents the future of college swimming," Director of Swimming & Diving Matt Kredich said. "Tennessee has for decades been at the forefront of innovation in swimming, and this is a bold step toward the future of the sport. We are proud and excited to be part of this moment, and to help shape a blueprint that could define the next era of collegiate swimming."
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Four of the nation's top-tier programs, Arizona State, Michigan and Virginia will join the Vols and Lady Vols in a double-elimination, bracket-style dual meet format that reimagines traditional collegiate swimming competition. Each team is guaranteed a minimum of three meets, with the championship culminating in high-stakes, head-to-head matchups that highlight both individual excellence and team depth.
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"This is a rare opportunity to be at the forefront of innovation in the sport of collegiate swimming and diving, and it aligns perfectly with Tennessee Athletics' mission to lead the way forward in everything we do," Senior Associate Athletics Director of Administration Tyler Johnson said. "The format is built to create a fan-friendly, exciting environment, and there's no better place to showcase that than the Allan Jones Intercollegiate Aquatic Center, one of the top facilities in the country. It's going to be an incredible experience for athletes, fans and the entire swimming and diving community."
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Designed to elevate the experience for both fans and athletes, the CSCAA Power 4 Dual Meet Challenge introduces a dynamic, easy-to-follow format optimized for television. Events will alternate between men's and women's races, emphasizing strategy, speed, and simplified scoring. Coaches will seed swimmers head-to-head, with points awarded based on individual race wins—ensuring that every race matters.
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Amid increasing pressure on Olympic sports—especially in light of impending structural changes from the House Settlement—events like the CSCAA Power 4 Dual Meet Challenge are vital to ensuring swimming and diving remain relevant and sustainable. This initiative is part of a broader CSCAA strategy to safeguard the sport's future by:
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- Engaging new fans through exciting, accessible competition,
- Showcasing Olympic-level talent on the collegiate stage, and
- Providing a scalable and replicable model for conferences and institutions.
"The time to evolve is now," said CSCAA Executive Director Samantha Barany. "This event is about more than just competition—it's a statement that our sport can adapt and thrive in the changing landscape of college athletics. The meet offers a scalable blueprint for teams and conferences across all divisions. It makes our sport exciting for any audience familiar with a bracket tournament."
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