The 1998

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were contested at the 17th annual

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-sanctioned swim meet to determine the team and individual national champions of Division I women's collegiate

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and

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in the

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. This year's events were hosted at the University Aquatic Center at the

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topped the team standings, finishing 44 points ahead of

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. It was the Cardinal's record eighth national title and their sixth in seven seasons.

Team standings

*Note: Top 10 only *(H) = Hosts *^(DC) = Defending champions *Full results

References

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Team standings

See also

References