University of Houston Athletics

Swimming & Diving Collect Six First Place Finishes on Saturday
1/17/2026 3:34:00 PM | Swimming & Diving
Cougars top competition at Big 12 East Showdown
HOUSTON – The University of Houston Swimming & Diving team scored six first place finishes following the second and last day of competition at the Big 12 East Showdown at the CRWC Natatorium on Saturday.Â
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The Cougars topped the competition with a final score of 1292 followed by Cincinnati (1172), TCU (1031), West Virginia (807) and Iowa State (781). Â
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Junior Evelyn Entrekin scored the Cougars first top mark of the day in the 200-yard individual medley with a time of 2:00.69.Â
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Senior Liya Goupil touched the wall in first position in her only individual event of the day. The Reunion Island, France native topped the 100-yard freestyle event with a time of 49.75.
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Junior Sydney Nethercutt scored the third top mark of the day in the 200-yard butterfly with a time of 1:58.94.
Freshman Emma Overall made waves in the 1650-yard freestyle landing a first-place finish and a new personal best in the event (16:36.62).Â
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Sophomore Alexia Duncan continues her streak on the leader board in the backstroke events touching the wall in first in the 200-yard with a time of 1:55.95.Â
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In the diving event, junior Michelle McLeod scored top marks in the platform competition (293.70) followed by sophomore Caroline Roelen in second (282.95).Â
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UP NEXT
Houston will play host to Rice at 11 a.m. on January 31 at CRWC Natatorium. The dual-meet will recognize the senior student-athletes before the meet.
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Fans can make a direct impact on the success of Houston Swimming & Diving by providing NIL opportunities or by joining the Freestyle Fund which provides financial support directly to Houston Swimming & Diving for needs beyond its operating budget.
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Fans can receive updates by following @UHCougarSwim on X and catch up with the latest news and notes on the team by clicking LIKE on the team's Facebook page at UHCougarSwim or on the team's Instagram page at @uhcougarswim.
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The Cougars topped the competition with a final score of 1292 followed by Cincinnati (1172), TCU (1031), West Virginia (807) and Iowa State (781). Â
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Junior Evelyn Entrekin scored the Cougars first top mark of the day in the 200-yard individual medley with a time of 2:00.69.Â
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Senior Liya Goupil touched the wall in first position in her only individual event of the day. The Reunion Island, France native topped the 100-yard freestyle event with a time of 49.75.
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Junior Sydney Nethercutt scored the third top mark of the day in the 200-yard butterfly with a time of 1:58.94.
Freshman Emma Overall made waves in the 1650-yard freestyle landing a first-place finish and a new personal best in the event (16:36.62).Â
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Sophomore Alexia Duncan continues her streak on the leader board in the backstroke events touching the wall in first in the 200-yard with a time of 1:55.95.Â
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In the diving event, junior Michelle McLeod scored top marks in the platform competition (293.70) followed by sophomore Caroline Roelen in second (282.95).Â
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UP NEXT
Houston will play host to Rice at 11 a.m. on January 31 at CRWC Natatorium. The dual-meet will recognize the senior student-athletes before the meet.
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SUPPORT YOUR COOGS
Fans can make a direct impact on the success of Houston Swimming & Diving by providing NIL opportunities or by joining the Freestyle Fund which provides financial support directly to Houston Swimming & Diving for needs beyond its operating budget.
STAY CONNECTED
Fans can receive updates by following @UHCougarSwim on X and catch up with the latest news and notes on the team by clicking LIKE on the team's Facebook page at UHCougarSwim or on the team's Instagram page at @uhcougarswim.
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