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