Men's Swimming and Diving's Luke Hobson clinched his second straight 200 free national title in a record-breaking performance at the NCAA Championships, setting new NCAA, U.S. Open, and pool records with a time of 1:28.81. Texas Longhorns are in sixth place with 165 points, trailing Arizona State in the lead with 343 points. Hobson's victory mirrored his previous year's win, dominating the race in the final 100 yards. The Longhorn reclaimed the NCAA record in 200 free two days after setting it during the 800 free relay timed heats.

By the Numbers
  • Hobson set a new record with a swim of 1:28.81 in the 200 free.
  • Texas Longhorns are in sixth place with 165 points at the NCAA Championships.
Yes, But

No significant counterarguments or complexities were reported.

State of Play
  • Hobson's victory placed Texas Longhorns in sixth place with 165 points at the NCAA Championships.
  • Arizona State leads the competition with 343 points, followed by California and Florida.
What's Next

The Texas Longhorns will conclude competition at the NCAA Championships on Saturday, March 30, with events including 1,650-yard freestyle, 200-yard backstroke, 100-yard freestyle, 200-yard breaststroke, 200-yard butterfly, platform diving, and the 400-yard freestyle relay.

Bottom Line

Luke Hobson's record-setting performance in the 200 free at the NCAA Championships propelled the Texas Longhorns to sixth place, emphasizing their competitiveness on the national stage.