Ohio State artistic swimming sweeps Michigan on Senior Day

Buckeyes take first place across multiple events, honoring four seniors

Published on Feb. 7, 2026

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Ohio State artistic swimming paired emotion with execution Friday, sweeping Michigan at the annual Jessica C. Beck Memorial meet while honoring four seniors at McCorkle Aquatic Pavilion. The Buckeyes took first place across multiple events in the Feb. 7 meet, highlighted by a one-two finish in the team routine and individual wins in solo, duet and trio competition.

Why it matters

The meet served as Senior Day for four Ohio State artistic swimmers, recognizing their contributions to the program over their collegiate careers. Artistic swimming is a sport defined by precision and synchronization, making the emotional transition from senior ceremonies to competition a notable challenge for the Buckeyes.

The details

Ohio State took first place in the team routine, solo, duet and trio events against Michigan. The Buckeyes were led by senior Ruby Remati, who won the solo event and teamed with Keana Hunter to place first in the duet. In the trio event, Scarlett Finn, Viola Li and senior Emma Spott claimed the top spot. Ohio State closed the meet with a veteran-heavy lineup in the team routine, securing a one-two finish.

  • The meet took place on February 7, 2026.
  • Ohio State will travel to Virginia next for a February 13, 2026 meet.

The players

Holly Vargo-Brown

The head coach of the Ohio State artistic swimming team.

Charlotte Gray

One of the four Ohio State seniors honored on Senior Day.

Lilly Ortiz

One of the four Ohio State seniors honored on Senior Day.

Ruby Remati

The Ohio State senior who won the solo event and teamed with Keana Hunter to place first in the duet.

Emma Spott

One of the four Ohio State seniors honored on Senior Day, and part of the trio event winning team.

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What they’re saying

“One of the most selfless, team-first classes I've ever coached.”

— Holly Vargo-Brown, Head Coach (thelantern.com)

“It's not easy to go from that emotional moment straight into competition, but they handled it really well.”

— Holly Vargo-Brown, Head Coach (thelantern.com)

“It's a place that stays with you long after you leave.”

— Holly Vargo-Brown, Head Coach (thelantern.com)

What’s next

Ohio State will travel to Virginia next for a February 13, 2026 meet as the Buckeyes continue their season.

The takeaway

Ohio State's artistic swimming team demonstrated their poise and talent by sweeping Michigan in multiple events on an emotional Senior Day, highlighting the program's strong leadership and the lasting impact of the four graduating seniors.