Wisconsin Sweeps Minnesota in Madison Dual Meet
Both Wisconsin squads won the Big Ten border battle, with Maggie Wanezek setting a new pool record in the 100 back.
Updated on Nov. 9, 2026 in Swimming
Wisconsin's women won the dual meet 182.5-115.5 and its men won 165.5-132.5 over Minnesota in Madison on November 6, 2026. Maggie Wanezek set a pool record of 49.86 in the 100 back, lowering her former mark of 50.30.
Why it matters
The sweep gives Wisconsin a strong early-season result against a conference rival, with multiple swimmers posting winning times across distance and sprint events. For Madison, the meet showcases the home pool and its record-setting potential.
Wanezek's 1:50.35 200 back and Waggoner's 4:43.37 500 free and 16:01.22 1000 free were among the top individual winning times. Romano won the 500 free in 4:13.71 and the 1650 free in 14:49.41, while Minnesota's Morgan Thomas won the 100 fly in 52.84.
The players
Maggie Wanezek
Wisconsin swimmer who set a pool record in the 100 back and won the 200 back, marking one of the meet's standout performances.
Taryn Weatherhead
Wisconsin swimmer who won the 200 fly in a lifetime-best time of 1:56.27.
The details
Wisconsin won the meet in short course yards, with Taryn Weatherhead winning the 200 fly in 1:56.27, a lifetime best, and Brooke Corrigan taking the 100 and 200 breaststroke. The Wisconsin men's 200 free relay team was credited with a winning time of 1:19.32 among the event results.
Timeline
November 6, 2026: Wisconsin defeats Minnesota in the Madison dual meet.
Season Trajectory
Early-season dual meets against conference rivals such as Minnesota set the competitive baseline for the Big Ten swimming season. A sweep at home with a pool record establishes early momentum ahead of later championship meets.
Fantasy and roster watchers should note Wanezek's pool record in the 100 back and her 200 back win. The meet's event results give a clear view of which Wisconsin and Minnesota swimmers are performing at the top of their events.
The takeaway
Early conference dual meets can reveal which swimmers are peaking, and Wisconsin's performances in Madison offer a useful early read on its depth across events.
Further reading
For more college swimming results, explore Swimming coverage on Wisconsin's home-pool meets.
Source note: This article includes information reported by SwimSwam.
