INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Wabash College sophomore Ryan West returned to the pool Friday morning at the IU Natatorium, competing in the 100-yard backstroke preliminaries at the 2026 NCAA Division III Swimming and Diving Championships.

West posted a time of 49.85 seconds in the second heat, finishing 0.58 seconds off his school-record mark in the event. His time was not fast enough to qualify for Friday evening's finals.

West will conclude his participation at this year's national meet on Saturday, when he competes in the 200-yard backstroke. Preliminary heats are scheduled to begin at 10 a.m.