Razorbacks Finish Strong, Place 11th At SEC Championships

Arkansas swim and dive team concludes SEC Championship competition with 11th place finish and several record-breaking performances.

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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The Arkansas swim and dive team concluded SEC Championship competition on Saturday evening, finishing in 11th place with a final team score of 350. The Razorbacks had 13 individual event and one relay finals appearance for the week, improving on their team score from last season by 106 points and earning three medals - up from just one medal the previous year.

Why it matters

The SEC Championships are one of the most competitive swimming and diving events in the country, featuring many of the top programs in the sport. Arkansas' strong finish and record-breaking performances demonstrate the continued growth and development of their swim and dive program, which is an important milestone for the university's athletics department.

The details

On Saturday, the Razorbacks were led by strong showings from several athletes, including senior Delaney Harrison, who made the C finals in the 100 freestyle, and junior Harriet Rogers, who placed 9th in the 100 freestyle and had three finals appearances overall. The team also placed 7th in the 400 freestyle relay. In diving, junior Majo Sanchez earned her third career SEC bronze medal, placing third in the platform diving finals.

  • The SEC Championships took place from February 19-22, 2026.
  • The NCAA Zone Diving Championships are scheduled for March 9-11, 2026.
  • The NCAA Swim & Dive Championships will run from March 18-21, 2026 in Atlanta.

The players

Delaney Harrison

A senior on the Arkansas swim team who made the C finals in the 100 freestyle in her final individual event at the SEC Championships.

Harriet Rogers

A junior on the Arkansas swim team who placed 9th in the 100 freestyle and had three finals appearances overall at the SEC Championships, including a pair of 9th place finishes in the 50 and 100 freestyle events.

Majo Sanchez

A junior on the Arkansas dive team who earned her third career SEC bronze medal, placing third in the platform diving finals.

Aris Runnels

A senior on the Arkansas swim team who posted a program second-best time in the 50 backstroke and a program third-best time in the 100 backstroke.

Arkansas Razorbacks

The swim and dive team from the University of Arkansas, which finished 11th at the 2026 SEC Championships.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

The Arkansas divers will travel to College Station, Texas to compete in the NCAA Zone Diving Championships from March 9-11, 2026. The swim and dive team's 2025-26 season will conclude with the NCAA Swim & Dive Championships, which are scheduled for March 18-21, 2026 in Atlanta.

The takeaway

Arkansas' strong finish and record-breaking performances at the SEC Championships demonstrate the continued growth and development of their swim and dive program, which is an important milestone for the university's athletics department. The team's success at this high-level competition positions them well for the upcoming NCAA Championships later this year.