Texas Swimming & Diving Dominates at Eddie Reese Showdown with Depth, Power, and Precision
AUSTIN, Texas - It was a full-throttle performance from Texas Swimming & Diving on Friday night at the Eddie Reese Texas Showdown. With a mix of top-end speed, depth across the board, and sharp execution in both the pool and on the boards, the Longhorns built a commanding lead in the combined team standings. Texas piled up 791 points by the end of the evening session, comfortably ahead of Louisville (666) and Ohio State (593), and made it clear they came to own their home water at the Lee and Joe Jamail Texas Swimming Center.
Relay Tone Setters
Texas wasted no time setting the tone, kicking off the session with statement swims in the 200-yard medley relays. The men’s A squad - Will Modglin, Nate Germonprez, Hubert Kos, and Garrett Gould - delivered a sizzling 1:22.01 to take the win, while the B team backed them up with a third-place finish at 1:24.23, showcasing the kind of depth that wins meets.
On the women’s side, the A relay of Emma Kern, Angie Coe, Campbell Stoll, and Eva Okaro touched second in 1:36.34, putting early points on the board and keeping Texas firmly in the mix.
Distance Dominance
The Longhorns flexed their distance muscles in the 500-yard freestyle. On the men’s side, Rex Maurer led the charge with a winning time of 4:09.13, and Cooper Lucas followed close behind in second. Aiden Hammer (9th) and Alec Enyeart (10th) added valuable points, giving Texas a one-two punch up front and scoring depth to match.
For the women, Jillian Cox delivered one of the night’s standout swims, claiming the 500 free title in 4:34.28. Nikolett Padar added a third-place finish, while Kate Hurst won the B final to place ninth overall, and Inez Miller chipped in with an 11th-place finish. That’s four scorers in one event - exactly the kind of team-wide effort that adds up over the course of a meet.
Sprint and Stroke Strength
In the 100-yard backstroke, the Longhorns showed off both star power and depth. Modglin took the men’s title in 44.45, just edging out teammate Kos, who clocked 44.48. Kyle Peck and Ksawery Masiuk added 9th and 11th-place finishes, respectively, making it a four-scorer event for the Horns.
The women’s 100 back saw Emma Kern finish second in 51.98, with Campbell Stoll right behind in fourth. Sarah Rodrigues grabbed the B final win to finish ninth overall, and Sienna Schellenger added an 11th-place finish, reinforcing Texas’ scoring consistency.
In the 100 breaststroke, Germonprez kept the momentum rolling for the men, winning the event in 50.86. Campbell McKean gave Texas another one-two finish with a strong 51.92, and Will Scholtz added a ninth-place result after taking the B final.
On the women’s side, Coe led the way with a fourth-place finish, followed by Campbell Chase (6th), Avery Collins (12th), and Lindsey Hosch (13th). Again, Texas showed its ability to stack points across the board.
Freestyle Fireworks
The 200-yard freestyle saw Texas continue its strong showing. For the men, Maurer returned to finish second in 1:32.77, while Jacob Wimberly (6th), Evan Bailey (9th), and Alexey Glivinskiy (10th) kept the scoring train rolling.
Padar led the women in the 200 free with a runner-up finish, clocking 1:43.12. Lillian Nesty touched third, Erin Gemmell won the B final to place ninth, and Campbell Chase added an 11th-place finish. That’s four in the top 11 - a major scoring swing.
In the 100-yard freestyle, Okaro delivered a clutch win for the women in 46.71. Gemmell added a fourth-place finish, Nesty won the B final for ninth overall, and Mehraban placed 13th.
The men weren’t far behind, with Gould finishing second in 42.45 and Camden Taylor taking third. Rafael Fente-Damers and Calvin Fry rounded out the top 10, finishing ninth and 10th.
Butterfly and IM Brilliance
Campbell Stoll added another win to her night in the women’s 100 fly, touching first in 51.23. Coe (4th), Alexa Fulton (10th), and Ella Mongenel (12th) kept the scoring steady.
On the men’s side, Masiuk and Peck went 2-3 in the 100 fly, while Ryan Branon won the B final to finish ninth, and Holden Smith added a 12th-place result.
In the 200 IM, Texas continued to shine. The women placed three swimmers in the top seven, led by Coe (2nd) and Chase (3rd), with Stoll winning the B final to finish ninth and Haley McDonald placing 11th.
The men closed individual swimming events with a dominant 200 IM performance. Kos took the top spot in 1:40.69, followed by McKean in second. Spencer Aurnou-Rhees and Glivinskiy added 9th and 11th-place finishes, capping off a complete team effort.
Relay Wrap-Up
Texas saved some of its best for last in the 400 free relays. The men’s A team of Masiuk, Gould, Taylor, and Maurer won in 2:48.88, with the B team right behind in second at 2:49.98 - a clean sweep of the top two spots.
The women’s A relay took second in 3:11.05, while the B team placed fourth, putting a bow on a night full of high-level racing and relentless scoring.
Diving Delivers
The Longhorns didn’t just dominate in the lanes - they owned the boards too. Bayleigh Cranford won the women’s 3-meter springboard with 338.35 points, followed by Alejandra Estudillo in second and Sarah Carruthers in sixth.
On the men’s side, Nicholas Harris took the 3-meter title with 403.25 points. Luke Forester (6th) and Jacob Jones (9th) added more points to an already lopsided team total.
Bottom Line: This wasn’t just a strong showing - it was a comprehensive flex from a Texas team firing on all cylinders. From sprints to distance, relays to diving, the Longhorns put on a clinic in depth, execution, and competitive fire. With one session to go, they’ve built a commanding lead - and they’re showing no signs of slowing down.