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M.E. Lyons YMCA/Anderson BarracudasCincinnati, OH · College Swimming Commitments, Class of 2022–2026
In our data, 15 swimmers from the classes of 2022–2026 who trained at M.E. Lyons YMCA/Anderson Barracudas went on to college swimming: 12 D1, 1 D2, 2 D3, at 13 programs. The most common are Northern Kentucky University, University of Arizona, Bellarmine University.
Source: official 2026-27 and 2025-26 college rosters and public meet results
Updated October 7, 2026
Key facts
- 87% of its college swimmers left Ohio for college.
- Most of its college swimmers (12 of 15) went to NCAA Division I programs.
- 12 of its 15 college swimmers had freestyle as their best stroke before college.
- Its college swimmers went to colleges in 9 states.
- Its largest class in our data is the class of 2023, with 5 college swimmers.
Where M.E. Lyons YMCA/Anderson Barracudas swimmers race in college.
By division
By high school class
Strongest stroke before college
Raced here at 12 or younger.
Since age 12
53%
8 of 15 raced here at 12 or younger
Stayed
80%
8 of 10 stayed until college
Moved on
2
reached college from another club
Colleges M.E. Lyons YMCA/Anderson Barracudas swimmers attend.
| College | Division | Swimmers | Class of (swimmers) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Kentucky University | D1 | 2 | 2025: 1, 2024: 1 | |
| University of Arizona | D1 | 2 | 2023: 2 | |
| Bellarmine University | D1 | 1 | 2025: 1 | |
| Eastern Michigan University | D1 | 1 | 2023: 1 | |
| George Washington University | D1 | 1 | 2023: 1 | |
| Grand Valley State University | D2 | 1 | 2022: 1 | |
| Holy Cross | D1 | 1 | 2024: 1 | |
| Missouri State University | D1 | 1 | 2022: 1 | |
| Ohio Wesleyan University | D3 | 1 | 2025: 1 | |
| Transylvania University | D3 | 1 | 2023: 1 | |
| University of Georgia | D1 | 1 | 2025: 1 | |
| University of Pittsburgh | D1 | 1 | 2022: 1 | |
| Xavier University | D1 | 1 | 2024: 1 |
College commitments by class.
| Class of | Swimmers | D1 | D2 | D3 | NAIA | Other | Colleges |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Bellarmine University, Northern Kentucky University, Ohio Wesleyan University, University of Georgia |
| 2024 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Holy Cross, Northern Kentucky University, Xavier University |
| 2023 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | University of Arizona (2), Eastern Michigan University, George Washington University, Transylvania University |
| 2022 graduated 2026 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grand Valley State University, Missouri State University, University of Pittsburgh |
Clubs near M.E. Lyons YMCA/Anderson Barracudas.
Clubs with audited pages within 30 miles, nearest first. Distance is straight-line between each club's main training site.
| Club | City | Distance | College swimmers | NCAA D1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Marlins | Cincinnati, OH | 12 mi | 30 | 19 |
| Powel Crosley Jr. YMCA | Cincinnati, OH | 14 mi | 23 | 13 |
| Oak Hills Youth Athletics | Cincinnati, OH | 17 mi | 5 | 1 |
| Mason Manta Rays | Mason, OH | 18 mi | 51 | 31 |
| Countryside Ralph Stolle YMCA | Lebanon, OH | 23 mi | 16 | 8 |
How M.E. Lyons YMCA/Anderson Barracudas compares.
National
#338
among clubs in our data
Ohio
#19
of 64 Ohio clubs in our data
Per member
7.1
college swimmers per 100 members
212 USA Swimming members · #24 in Ohio
Frequently asked questions
How many M.E. Lyons YMCA/Anderson Barracudas swimmers have gone on to swim in college?In our data, 15 swimmers from the classes of 2022–2026 who trained at M.E. Lyons YMCA/Anderson Barracudas went on to college swimming: 12 D1, 1 D2, 2 D3, at 13 programs. The most common are Northern Kentucky University, University of Arizona, Bellarmine University.
Which colleges did M.E. Lyons YMCA/Anderson Barracudas swimmers commit to?13 college programs, led by Northern Kentucky University, University of Arizona, Bellarmine University. The full list by class is on this page.
How does M.E. Lyons YMCA/Anderson Barracudas compare with other clubs in Ohio?In our data, M.E. Lyons YMCA/Anderson Barracudas ranks #19 among 64 Ohio clubs with college swimmers from the classes of 2022–2026, by number of college swimmers.
About this data. Club pages are published only after the data passes our audit. Figures are for reference only. How we count