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Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

The Daily Texan

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Graduate student Emma Sticklen celebrates at Texas' Swim Invitational on Nov. 20, 2024.

Texas earns 5th consecutive top 3 finish in the NCAA Championships

Payton Blalock and Gabby Comer March 24, 2025

After nearly seven consecutive months of training and competing, Texas women’s swim and dive officially concluded its 2024-25 season with a third-place finish at the NCAA Championships on Saturday, March...

Junior Hailey Hernandez pushes up out of the pool after a dive on October 6, 2023. At this meet against The University of Houston, Hernandez got first in the 1-meter and 3-meter dive with 347.48 and 401.33 points respectively.

Texas women’s diving takes on NCAA Zone Diving Championships

Payton Blalock, General Sports Reporter March 12, 2025

While NCAA Championship swimming qualifiers were selected on March 5, the divers are currently competing one last time in the NCAA Zone Diving Championships to secure their spots in the final meet of the...

Abby Arens smiles after winning the 200-yard IM on Jan. 31, 2025. Arens swam 1:57.42 to take first place at the meet vs. Texas A&M.

Texas women’s swim and dive earns 1st place in 1st ever SEC Championship appearance

Gabby Comer and Payton Blalock February 23, 2025

Graduate Abby Arens hits the wall with a splash, closing out a second place finish in the 400-meter freestyle relay, securing the team's 20th medal and picking up a school record in the event. But most...

Graduate student Emma Sticklen celebrates at Texas' Swim Invitational on Nov. 20, 2024.

El equipo femenino de natación y clavados arrasa en los primeros 3 días del Southeastern Conference Championship

Gabby Comer, Payton Blalock, and Jessica Martinez February 23, 2025

Nota del editor: este artículo se publicó por primera vez el 2 de febrero de 2025 por Gabby Comer y Payton Blalock  y fue traducido al español por Jessica Martinez. Después de tres días completos...

Graduate student Emma Sticklen celebrates at Texas' Swim Invitational on Nov. 20, 2024.

Women’s swim and dive attacks opening 3 days of Southeastern Conference Championship

Gabby Comer and Payton Blalock February 21, 2025

After three full days at the Southeastern Conference Championships, the No. 2 Texas women’s swim and dive has developed a substantial first place lead and campaign for claiming the SEC title. Texas...

Texas women’s swimming and diving head coach Carol Capitani during the senior recognition ceremony prior to Texas’ meet against TCU on Feb. 2, 2024.

Women’s swim and dive head coach Carol Capitani takes on 13th year at Texas

Payton Blalock, General Sports Reporter February 20, 2025

The No. 2 Texas women’s swim and dive team has had quite a decade, and it has the accolades to prove it. The most notable of these accomplishments are its 12 consecutive Big 12 titles and its top-two...

Texas swimmers ready to jump in the pool at the Texas Invitational on Nov. 22, 2024.

Texas looks to take down SEC’s Goliath

Payton Blalock, General Sports Reporter February 14, 2025

When it comes to swimming and diving, the Southeastern Conference and the University of Florida have always worked in tandem. Both the men’s and women’s teams have dominated the conference, with the...

Members of the Texas men's swim and dive team come up for air during their first meet on Oct. 3, 2024.

Texas swimming celebrates senior day, finds success against A&M on Friday in Sterkel Classic on Saturday

Payton Blalock, General Sports Reporter February 6, 2025

Following a weekend consisting of a senior day celebration, a dual meet victory against their ranked rival Texas A&M and the opportunity for less well-known swimmers to compete and succeed in the Sterkel...

Members of the Texas men's swim and dive team come up for air during their first meet on Oct. 3, 2024.

Chris Guiliano makes immediate impact in the pool as Texas transfer

Payton Blalock, General Sports Reporter January 31, 2025

Following the unanticipated suspension of Notre Dame’s men’s swimming program, senior Chris Guiliano took his talents to Texas to spend his final spring of eligibility training and competing for an...

Texas delivers strong performances in inaugural Eddie Reese Texas Showdown

Texas delivers strong performances in inaugural Eddie Reese Texas Showdown

Payton Blalock, General Sports Reporter January 27, 2025

In the face of increased competition at the inaugural Eddie Reese Texas Showdown on Friday and Saturday, Texas swimming demonstrated an ability to compete and perform on the individual level and as a program. The...

Members of the Texas men's swimming and dive team come up for air during their first meet on Oct. 3, 2024.

Texas swim and dive set to host 3 powerhouse programs at inaugural Eddie Reese Texas Showdown

Payton Blalock, General Sports Reporter January 22, 2025

The Lee and Joe Jamail Texas Swimming Center will be filled with fast swimmers on Friday, where spectators have the potential to witness record-breaking performances, upsets and plenty of photo finishes. Texas...

Texas swimming and diving takes down SMU decisively in first spring meet

Texas swimming and diving takes down SMU decisively in first spring meet

Payton Blalock, General Sports Reporter January 14, 2025

After an undeniably successful fall season in the pool, the No. 1 and No. 2 Texas men’s and women’s swimming and diving programs emerged from their winter training block on Friday at the Lee and Joe...

Texas swimming and diving dominates throughout fall season

Texas swimming and diving dominates throughout fall season

Payton Blalock, General Sports Reporter December 4, 2024

Although spring is known as the most strenuous and competitive season for NCAA swimmers, the Texas swimming and diving programs have not overlooked the importance of creating a driven environment and generating...

El equipo de fútbol de Texas (#21) cae en tiempo extra ante Michigan State (#16)

El equipo de fútbol de Texas (#21) cae en tiempo extra ante Michigan State (#16)

Payton Blalock and Sara Solano Aguirre November 24, 2024

Este artículo se publicó por primera vez el 22 de noviembre del 2024 por Payton Blalock y fue traducido al español por Sara Solano Aguirre. Después de 90 minutos extremadamente reñidos de juego...

No. 21 Texas Soccer falls in overtime to No. 16 Michigan State

No. 21 Texas Soccer falls in overtime to No. 16 Michigan State

Payton Blalock , General Sports Reporter November 22, 2024

After an extremely tight 90 minutes of regulation play, No. 16 Michigan State ultimately ended No. 21 Texas’ season with a goal just over two minutes into overtime in the second round of the NCAA...

Junior forward Trinity Byars jumps as she kicks the ball away from an opponent on October 8, 2023.

Trinity Byars signs with the San Diego Wave FC

Payton Blalock, General Sports Reporter November 11, 2024

Despite a sidelining injury in the fifth game of the season, senior forward Trinity Byars announced on Nov. 8 that she has signed a professional contract to play for the San Diego Wave FC. The announcement...

The Longhorn Hellraisers cheer at the Swim & Dive meet against Indiana on Nov. 1, 2024.

Texas swimming and diving harbors unprecedentedly large crowds

Payton Blalock, General Sports Reporter November 5, 2024

1,265 fans showed up to support the Texas Longhorns’ swimming and diving program at their meet on Friday — a meet in which they went on to defeat Indiana’s top 10-ranked women’s and men’s swimming...

Goalie Mia Justus warms up prior to the match against Texas A&M on Sept. 29, 2024.

Texas soccer prepares for SEC tournament

Payton Blalock, General Sports Reporter October 27, 2024

With the conclusion of conference play in the rearview mirror, Texas soccer is set to navigate a challenge they have yet to face: the SEC Tournament. The team has an overall record of 13-3-2, but it...

A Texas swimmer competes in the 200m butterfly on Feb. 2, 2024 at a meet against TCU.

Texas swimmers readjust to student life following summer Olympic success

Payton Blalock, General Sports Reporter October 17, 2024

Several Texas swimmers spent their summers gaining firsthand experience on swimming’s largest stage, competing in front of crowds of over 20,000 people at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Current and former...

Senior midfielder Lexi Missimo breaks free from her opponents on Oct. 8, 2023 during Texas' game against Iowa State.

Texas soccer approaches first SEC conference match

Payton Blalock, General Sports Reporter September 19, 2024

After officially emerging from non-conference play undefeated, Texas soccer is set to be the first team on campus to play in an SEC conference matchup on Thursday, Sept. 19 at 7 p.m. at Mike A. Myers Stadium. Texas...

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