Texas Wins 16th NCAA Title, Highlights Mid-Majors

The Texas Longhorns secured their 16th NCAA men's swimming and diving championship under new coach Bob Bowman, marking their first title post-Eddie Reese's retirement. Key performances included Hubert Kos setting NCAA records in the 100-yard and 200-yard backstroke, and Rex Maurer winning two individual national titles. The championships, held in Federal Way, Washington, saw Texas amass 490 points, narrowly surpassing California. The event also highlighted the increased presence of mid-major programs, with 15 individual swimmers and a relay earning points. Notably, Celia Pulido of Southern Illinois continued her dominance in women's events, again winning the mid-major high point award. This underscores the evolving competitiveness and realignment of conferences in collegiate swimming.