UVA Women's Swim Team Wins 7th Straight ACC Title

The University of Virginia women's swim team doesn't just win championships. They make it look easy.

The Wahoos captured their seventh straight Atlantic Coast Conference title on Saturday in Atlanta, crushing the competition by more than 370 points. This isn't just a winning streak—it's a full-blown dynasty led by the five-time defending NCAA champions.

The margin of victory tells the whole story. UVA finished 371.5 points ahead of second-place Stanford, which ranks No. 2 nationally. They beat No. 5 Cal by 383 points and No. 7 Louisville by 485.5 points.

Junior Claire Curzan earned Most Valuable Swimmer honors after dominating the pool. She swept both backstroke events (100 and 200 meters) and helped her team win three relay races. Her performance in the 200 freestyle, 400 freestyle, and 400 medley relays helped UVA claim 11 total titles at the meet.

The team's success reflects more than just talent. Coach Todd DeSorbo credits a new generation of swimmers stepping into leadership roles and embracing the challenge.

"This year has really been about a lot of people stepping up into new roles and really blossoming," DeSorbo said. "We have seen it just continue to build and build."

The Ripple Effect

What makes this dynasty special isn't just the trophies piling up in Charlottesville. It's watching young athletes grow into champions while maintaining excellence year after year. Each swimmer who joins the program inherits a legacy of hard work and learns what's possible when a team commits to something bigger than individual glory.

The Wahoos' dominance also elevates women's sports visibility. In a landscape where female athletes still fight for equal recognition, UVA's sustained success commands national attention. Their story proves that investment in women's programs creates powerhouse teams that can compete at the highest level.

The team now sets its sights on the NCAA championship meet starting March 18 in Atlanta. As the No. 1 ranked team in the country, they'll chase their sixth consecutive national title. If the ACC meet showed us anything, it's that this team knows how to handle pressure.

Seven straight conference championships isn't luck—it's a culture of excellence that keeps getting stronger.