Texas Sweeps Texas A&M With Pool and Program Records in 1000 Free

Jillian Cox and Rex Maurer set new marks in the 1000 free events.

Jan. 30, 2026 at 9:47pm

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The University of Texas swim teams traveled to College Station and earned a sweep over Texas A&M, with the men winning 230-70 and the women winning 207-92. Highlights included a pool record for Texas' Rex Maurer in the men's 1000 free and a program record for Texas' Jillian Cox in the women's 1000 free.

Why it matters

This dual meet between the two in-state rivals featured several impressive individual performances, including new pool and program records. The results showcase the strength of the Texas swimming programs and provide an early-season look at some of the top talent in the NCAA.

The details

On the men's side, Texas' Rex Maurer swam to a pool record time of 8:37.19 in the 1000 free, which is the 7th-fastest performance in NCAA history. Texas' Rafael Fente-Damers also had a strong meet, winning the 100 free, 200 free, and swimming on two winning relay teams. For the Texas A&M men, Munzy Kabbara posted lifetime bests in the 200 IM and 200 fly. On the women's side, Texas' Jillian Cox set a new program record in the 1000 free with a time of 9:23.84, breaking her own previous school record. Texas' Campbell Stoll won the 200 IM and 200 fly, and also swam on the winning 200 medley relay. Texas A&M was led by Kaitlyn Owens, who won the 100 back, and Ella McQuinn, who won the 100 free.

  • The dual meet took place on January 30, 2025 in College Station, Texas.
  • The competition was held in a short course yards (SCY) format.

The players

Rex Maurer

A swimmer for the University of Texas who set a pool record in the men's 1000 free with a time of 8:37.19, which is the 7th-fastest performance in NCAA history.

Jillian Cox

A swimmer for the University of Texas who set a new program record in the women's 1000 free with a time of 9:23.84, breaking her own previous school record.

Rafael Fente-Damers

A swimmer for the University of Texas who won the 100 free, 200 free, and swam on two winning relay teams for the Longhorns.

Munzy Kabbara

A swimmer for Texas A&M who posted lifetime bests in the 200 IM and 200 fly.

Kaitlyn Owens

A swimmer for Texas A&M who won the 100 back.

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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

The takeaway

This dual meet showcased the depth and talent of the Texas swimming programs, with new pool and program records set in the 1000 free events. The results highlight the ongoing rivalry between these two in-state powerhouses and provide an early indication of the swimmers to watch in the NCAA this season.