PREVIEW: Cougars Travel to Greensboro for Big 12 Championship

Tuesday, February 24

Greensboro, N.C.

University of Houston

Big 12 Championship

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PREVIEW: Cougars Travel to Greensboro for Big 12 Championship

2/23/2026 4:17:00 PM | Swimming & Diving

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Houston looks to secure third top-three finish since joining the conference

GREENSBORO, N.C. – The University of Houston Swimming & Diving team travels to Greensboro, N.C. this week for the Big 12 Conference Championship. The meet is slated to begin at 10 a.m. on Tuesday and conclude on Saturday inside the Greensboro Aquatic Center. Fans interested in attending the five-day meet can purchase single day tickets here.

Big 12 Conference Championship
Date \| Time	Tuesday, Feb. 25 \| Finals: 4 p.m. CT Wednesday, Feb. 26 \| Prelims: 9 a.m. CT \| Finals: 4:15 p.m. CT Thursday, Feb. 27 \| Prelims: 9 a.m. CT \| Finals: 5 p.m. CT Friday, Feb. 28 \| Prelims: 9 a.m. CT \| Finals 5 p.m. CT Saturday March. 1 \| Prelims: 9 a.m. CT \| Finals: 5 p.m. CT
Location	Greensboro Aquatic Center \| Greensboro, N.C.
Stream	ESPN+
Meet Information	Big12Sports.com

SCHEDULE (All Times CT):

Tuesday, Feb. 25
4 p.m. – Finals (200 Medley Relay, Team Diving, 800 Free Relay)

Wednesday, Feb. 26
9 a.m. – Prelims (500 Free, 200 IM, 50 Free, 1-meter diving)
4:15 p.m. – Finals (500 Free, 200 IM, 50 Free, 1-meter diving)

Thursday, Feb. 27
9 a.m. – Prelims (100 Fly, 400 IM, 200 Free, 3-meter)
5 p.m. – Finals (100 Fly, 400 IM, 200 Free, 3-meter, 4x100 Medley Relay)

Friday, Feb. 28
9 a.m. – Prelims (200 Fly, 100 Breast, 100 Back)
5 p.m. – Finals (200 Fly, 100 Breast, 100 Back, 200 Free Relay)

Saturday, March 1
9 a.m. – Prelims (200 Back, 100 Free, 200 Breast, Platform)
5 p.m. – Finals (200 Back, 100 Free, 1650 Free, 200 Breast, Platform, 400 Free Relay)

PROGRAM MARKS
The Cougars have recorded one new program record and a total of eight new Top 10 times this season. Freshman Emma Overall set a new program record at the First Chance meet in the 1650-yard freestyle with a 16:28.02 time.

BIG 12 HONORS
Junior Michelle McLeod shined this season after winning Big 12 Diver of the Week on five occasions, the most in the Big 12 this season.

NCAA CUTS
Houston student-athletes have collected 12 NCAA Cuts across seven different events:

1-meter: Michelle McLeod, Caroline Roelen, Maisy Woloszyn
3-meter: Michelle McLeod, Caroline Roelen, Maisy Woloszyn
Platform: Michelle McLeod, Caroline Roelen
100-yard breaststroke: Evelyn Entrekin
200-yard breaststroke: Virag Peter
100-yard backstroke: Alexia Duncan
200-yard butterfly: Sydney Nethercutt

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
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