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Texas Swimming & Diving invites Longhorn Nation back to the Lee and Joe Jamail Texas Swimming Center on Friday, January 24 for the inaugural Eddie Reese Texas Showdown featuring national powers Arizona State (No. 3 Men/No. 14 Women), NC State (No. 6 Men/No. 9 Women), and Virginia (No. 17 Men/No. 1 Women) for the premiere swimming & diving combined "all-finals" meet of the season.  Currently, the Texas Men are ranked No. 1 while the Texas Women are ranked No. 2.  Fans can look forward to non-stop action from the top programs in the nation including numerous 2024 Paris Olympians

Admission is FREE for all regular season Texas Swimming & Diving meets. Diving action will commence at 10 a.m. with Friday's finals scheduled to start at 5:30 p.m.

Entry

Due to construction in the surrounding area, fans should access the Lee and Joe Jamail Texas Swimming Center via the pedestrian route on MLK Blvd.  This provides direct access to the main entrance of the Texas Swimming Center.

Parking

Fans are encouraged to purchase parking for the Health Center Garage in advance via UT Click and Park

Bevo XV's Birthday

Bevo XV, the world's most famous mascot and pride of the Texas Longhorns, will celebrate his 10th birthday on January 24.  Come out at 4:30 p.m. for photo ops with the Big Guy at Santa Rita on the corner of MLK Blvd and Trinity St, one block west of the Texas Swimming Center.

Eddie Reese Texas Showdown takes center stage

For the first time since hosting NCAA National Championships, all non-diving events for the Eddie Reese Texas Showdown will be showcased in the center of the facility with equal vantage points for all fans.

FREE Giveaways!

Beginning at 4:30 p.m., the first 500 fans will get a FREE Eddie Reese Texas Lone Star Showdown koozie inside the main entrance of the Lee and Joe Jamail Texas Swimming Center.  In addition, commemorative Eddie Reese Texas Showdown posters will be available while supplies last.

Break out the Band and Texas Spirit!

For the first time since 2023, the University of Texas Longhorn Band will bring the Texas Fight to the Eddie Reese Texas Showdown.  In addition, Texas Cheer, Texas Pom, and everyone's favorite costumed mascot Hook `Em will be in attendance.

Meet & Greet with The Goat and Paris Olympians

Beginning at 4:45 p.m., fans can get photo ops with Longhorn legendary Head Coach and 15-time national champion Eddie Reese as well as several Paris 2024 Olympians on the TSC Concourse. 

Lappy Hour Pricing!

Enjoy "Lappy Hour Pricing" on beer and wine at Lee and Joe Jamail Texas Swimming Center beginning at 4:30 p.m.!

Finals Schedule – January 24 
Beginning at 5:30 p.m.

  • Women 200 Freestyle Relay
  • Men 200 Freestyle Relay
  • 400 IM (Women, Men)
  • 100 Butterfly (Women, Men)
  • 200 Freestyle (Women, Men)
  • 100 Breaststroke (Women, Men)
  • 100 Backstroke (Women, Men)
  • 3 mtr Diving (Women, Men)
  • 200 Freestyle Pros Race (Women, Men)
  • 400 Medley Relay (Women, Men)
  • Hook 'Em 1
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