Texas Sweeps Big 12 Championships For Eighth Consecutive Year

COLUMBIA, Mo. February 25. THE Texas men's squad claimed its 10th straight Big 12 Conference championship, while the UT women earned its eighth consecutive league crown (1999-2005) on Saturday at the Mizzou Aquatic Center.

The Longhorn men's conference title streak dates back to 1980, head coach Eddie Reese's second year, when Texas was a member of the Southwest Conference. Since that time, UT has put together a string of 27 straight league victories.

FINAL TEAM STANDINGS

Men
1. Texas: 1,036.50 2. Texas A&M: 838.00 3. Missouri: 719.50

Women
1. Texas: 942.50 2. Texas A&M: 761.00 3. Missouri: 453.00 4. Kansas: 439.00 5. Nebraska: 386.50 6. Iowa State: 357.00

Attendance: 897

CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS HONORS

Men
Outstanding Swimmer of the Meet: Garrett Weber-Gale, Jr., Texas
Outstanding Diver of the Meet: Eric Sehn, So., Texas A&M
Outstanding Newcomer of the Meet: Michael Klueh, Fr., Texas
Swim Coach of the Meet: Eddie Reese, Texas
Dive Coach of the Meet: Kevin Wright, Texas A&M

Women
Outstanding Swimmer of the Meet: Codie Hansen, Fr., Texas A&M
Outstanding Co-Diver of the Meet: Kathryn Kelly, Fr., Texas; Mary Yarrison, So., Texas
Outstanding Newcomer of the Meet: Triin Aljand, Fr., Texas A&M
Co-Swim Coach of the Meet: Jill Sterkel, Texas; Steve Bultman, Texas A&M
Dive Coach of the Meet: Matt Scoggin, Texas

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