Lehigh University's swimming and diving teams showcased remarkable performances at the 2026 Patriot League Championships held at the United States Naval Academy. The men's team, led by standout swimmer Deppe, broke multiple program records throughout the four-day event. On the first day, both the men's and women's teams set new school records, with the men's team ending the day in seventh place. By the second day, Deppe had set two more program records, propelling the men's team to sixth place with 214 points.
As the championships progressed into the third day, swimmers Kisker and Deppe continued to excel, with Lehigh maintaining its sixth-place standing with 374 points. The final day saw the men's team conclude the championships in sixth place overall, amassing a total of 560 points.
The women's team also delivered strong performances, highlighted by a silver medal in a relay event on the final day. After starting the championships in fourth place on day one, the women's team faced stiff competition but managed to climb from eighth to seventh place by the end of day three. Ultimately, they finished the championships in sixth place with 634 points, marking a successful campaign bolstered by their first Patriot League Championship medal on day three.
Both teams demonstrated resilience and skill, setting the stage for future successes in the upcoming seasons.
