Thursday, November 17
Houston, Texas
10 a.m. | 6 p.m.
University of Houston
vs
Phill Hansel Invitational
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Swimming & Diving to Host Phill Hansel Invitational
11/16/2022 9:08:00 AM | Swimming & Diving
Cougars to close out fall season at home
HOUSTON – The University of Houston Swimming & Diving team will host the annual Phill Hansel Invitational in honor of former Head Coach Phill Hansel, running Thursday through Saturday at the CRWC Natatorium. Fans can attend the three-day meet free of charge with no student claim necessary
The three-day meet begins each morning at 10 a.m. with preliminary sessions. Following a break, the teams will head back into the pool for finals starting at 6 p.m., Thursday and Friday. Finals will begin at 4 p.m., on Saturday.
Houston will face five other teams over the weekend including Air Force, New Mexico, North Texas, Rice and Tulane. The Cougars have already squared off with Rice and Tulane earlier this season.
Houston has seen much success at the Phill Hansel Invitational coming out on top with first place finishes in the last five invitationals.
ABOUT PHILL HANSEL
This weekend's meet is named in honor of former University of Houston Swimming & Diving Head Coach Phill Hansel. Hansel, considered the Father of Cougar Swimming & Diving, led the Cougars from 1975 to 1996, racking up 70 dual-meet victories. He helped UH finish in the Top-20 ten times at the AIAW and NCAA Championships.
Hansel, a 1949 graduate of Purdue, was named the Southwest Conference Coach of the Year three times during his tenure, and mentored 31 swimmers to All-America honors, including Diane Johannigman, the first NCAA swimming national champion in UH history.
Hansel also had an impressive resume at the international level, serving as the manager of the 1992 U.S. Olympics teams and working with the Singapore teams at the 1984 and 1988 Olympics.
In his honor, the University of Houston will host the Phill Hansel Invitational every fall.
SUPPORT HOUSTON RISE
Join Houston Rise, a $150 million fundraising campaign for Houston Athletics dedicated to championship success in the Big 12 Conference. Every Houston Rise contribution prepares our Cougars to compete and win when we start Big 12 competition in July 2023. Click here to rise and be counted.
JOIN the FREESTYLE FUND
Fans are invited to join the Freestyle Fund to support Houston Swimming & Diving. Freestyle Fund members provide financial support directly to Houston Swimming & Diving for needs beyond the program's operating budget. For more information, fans can click here.
STAY CONNECTED
Fans can receive updates by following @UHCougarSwim on Twitter and catch up with the latest news and notes on the team by clicking LIKE on the team's Facebook page at UHCougarSwim or on the team's Instagram page at @uhcougarswim.
– UHCougars.com –
The three-day meet begins each morning at 10 a.m. with preliminary sessions. Following a break, the teams will head back into the pool for finals starting at 6 p.m., Thursday and Friday. Finals will begin at 4 p.m., on Saturday.
Houston will face five other teams over the weekend including Air Force, New Mexico, North Texas, Rice and Tulane. The Cougars have already squared off with Rice and Tulane earlier this season.
Houston has seen much success at the Phill Hansel Invitational coming out on top with first place finishes in the last five invitationals.
ABOUT PHILL HANSEL
This weekend's meet is named in honor of former University of Houston Swimming & Diving Head Coach Phill Hansel. Hansel, considered the Father of Cougar Swimming & Diving, led the Cougars from 1975 to 1996, racking up 70 dual-meet victories. He helped UH finish in the Top-20 ten times at the AIAW and NCAA Championships.
Hansel, a 1949 graduate of Purdue, was named the Southwest Conference Coach of the Year three times during his tenure, and mentored 31 swimmers to All-America honors, including Diane Johannigman, the first NCAA swimming national champion in UH history.
Hansel also had an impressive resume at the international level, serving as the manager of the 1992 U.S. Olympics teams and working with the Singapore teams at the 1984 and 1988 Olympics.
In his honor, the University of Houston will host the Phill Hansel Invitational every fall.
SUPPORT HOUSTON RISE
Join Houston Rise, a $150 million fundraising campaign for Houston Athletics dedicated to championship success in the Big 12 Conference. Every Houston Rise contribution prepares our Cougars to compete and win when we start Big 12 competition in July 2023. Click here to rise and be counted.
JOIN the FREESTYLE FUND
Fans are invited to join the Freestyle Fund to support Houston Swimming & Diving. Freestyle Fund members provide financial support directly to Houston Swimming & Diving for needs beyond the program's operating budget. For more information, fans can click here.
STAY CONNECTED
Fans can receive updates by following @UHCougarSwim on Twitter and catch up with the latest news and notes on the team by clicking LIKE on the team's Facebook page at UHCougarSwim or on the team's Instagram page at @uhcougarswim.
– UHCougars.com –
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