Matthew Van Deusen

Position:
Back, Free
Height:
6-0
Weight:
null
Class:
Senior
Hometown:
Woodbridge, Va.
High School:
Colgan

Career Best Times

50 Free — 19.95 • 100 Free — 43.36 • 200 Free — 1:35.47 • 200 Back — 1:41.87

No. 6 All-Time 200-Yard Backstroke: 1:41.87 (2025)

As a Junior (2024-25)Competed in eight meets • Opened the season with a fourth-place finish in the 100 free against Auburn • Finished second in the 100 free and fourth in the 200 free versus South Carolina • Claimed fourth in the 100 free vs. Virginia • Placed second in the 100 free, fifth in the 200 free and 14th in the 50 free at the Gamecock Invitational • Set personal bests in the 100 free (43.36) and 200 free (1:35.47) at that meet • Took third in both the 100 and 200 free against Duke • Finished fifth in the 100 free at N.C. State • Claimed second in the 200 back and swam the 100 back and 200 IM at the UNC Invitational • Scored in the 200 back (16th) and the 800 free relay (7th) at the ACC Championships • Set personal bests in the 200 back (1:41.87) and 50 free (19.95) at the league meet • Moved to No. 6 all-time at UNC in the 200 back • Was a member of the Tar Heel’s NCAA team as a relay alternate.

As a Sophomore (2023-24)
Competed in eight meets • Raced in three events during the ACC Championships • First-place finish against Duke in the 100 Free and against Wilmington in the 200 Back • Posted two PRs and “US Open Championship Standard” times in the 100 and 200 Free during the ACC Championships and also the Bulldog NCAA Qualifying Meet.

As a Freshman (2022-23)
Member of the Tar Heels' ACC Championship meet roster, competing in the 100 and 200 backstroke in addition to the 200 IM • Posted an NCAA B qualifying time in the 100 and 200 backstroke • Participated in six dual meets and Tennessee Invitational • Finished first in the 200 backstroke in the dual meet with Duke • A member of the ACC Honor Roll.

High School/Club
Attended Colgan High School • Trained with Nation’s Capital Swim Club • A three-time all-state selection • Finished runner-up in the 100 back and 200 free at the 2021 VHSL 6A state championship meet • Captured first place in the 200 back at the 2020 18&U Winter Championships – Potomac Valley • A member of the Math Honor Society.

Personal
Birthday is Nov. 9 • Parents are Diane Van Deusen and Pete and Veronica Van Deusen • Has four siblings, Ryan, Will, Alex and Kate • Mother, Diane, played soccer at Florida St. • A member of the Dean's List • Earned ACC Academic Honor Roll • Majoring in computer science.