SMU Men's Swimming and Diving graduate students Jack Hoagland and Danny Kovac achieved All-America honors at the NCAA Championship in the 500 Free and 200 IM events, with Hoagland securing sixth place in the 500 Free and Kovac winning the 200 IM consolation final.

By the Numbers
  • Jack Hoagland's time in the 500 Free: 4:12.65
  • Danny Kovac's time in the 200 IM consolation final: 1:41.41
Yes, But

No significant counterarguments or complexities identified.

State of Play
  • SMU's 800 Free Relay team received All-America Honorable Mention.
  • The team's 15th-place finish in the relay set a new program record and marked the first time SMU scored at the NCAA Championship since 2013.
What's Next

The schedule includes upcoming trials and finals for various events like the 400-yard individual medley, 100-yard butterfly, and more, leading to the conclusion of the NCAA Championship.

Bottom Line

SMU's Hoagland and Kovac's outstanding performances at the NCAA Championship have not only earned them All-America honors but have also set a positive trajectory for the team's future competitions.