Texas Southern Wins Third Straight SWAC Indoor Track & Field Championship

Captures 13th Overall Title for the Tigers

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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Texas Southern University continued its dominance in the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC), capturing its 13th overall and third consecutive SWAC Indoor Track & Field Championship at the Birmingham CrossPlex on Sunday, February 22, 2026. The Tigers totaled 108 points across 17 scored events, relying on a balanced attack in the field and on the track to secure another conference crown.

Why it matters

Texas Southern's continued success in the SWAC indoor championships highlights the program's depth, development, and dominance in the conference. As the Tigers turn their focus to the outdoor season, they will look to carry this indoor momentum into another title chase, further cementing their status as a powerhouse in HBCU track and field.

The details

The Tigers were led by several standout individual performances, including Ahmad Muhammad's personal-best 52-1¼ leap to win the triple jump, Donovan Brooks' personal-best 4,646 points to claim the heptathlon title, and Adam Hines' pole vault victory at 15 feet. The team also received key contributions across the board, with Chris Johnson, Blaine Nunn, Jalen Walker, and the distance medley relay team all earning points for Texas Southern.

  • The SWAC Indoor Track & Field Championship took place on Sunday, February 22, 2026.
  • Texas Southern has now won three consecutive SWAC indoor titles.

The players

Texas Southern University

A historically Black university in Houston, Texas, with a strong track and field program that has now won 13 SWAC indoor championships.

Ahmad Muhammad

A Texas Southern athlete who won the triple jump with a personal-best mark of 52-1¼, which ranks 28th nationally.

Donovan Brooks

A Texas Southern athlete who won the heptathlon with a personal-best score of 4,646 points.

Adam Hines

A Texas Southern athlete who won the pole vault event by clearing 15 feet.

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What’s next

As the Tigers turn their focus to the outdoor season, they will look to carry this indoor momentum into another title chase, further cementing their status as a powerhouse in HBCU track and field.

The takeaway

Texas Southern's third consecutive SWAC indoor title demonstrates the program's ability to consistently produce top-tier talent and maintain its position as a dominant force in the conference. The Tigers' balanced attack and individual standout performances suggest they will be a team to watch as the outdoor season gets underway.