University of Houston Athletics

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Four Cougars Compete on Day Two of NCAA Championships
3/20/2026 9:09:00 PM | Swimming & Diving
Two athletes make NCAA debut
ATLANTA, Ga.  – The University of Houston Swimming & Diving team closed out day two of competition at the NCAA Swimming & Diving Championships inside the McAuley Aquatic Center on Friday.Â
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Sophomore Alexia Duncan made her NCAA Championships debut in the 100-yard backstroke touching in 39th with a time of 52.48.
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Senior Virag Peter landed in 17th in the 200-yard breaststroke after previously finishing 39th in last year's competition with a time of 2:08.93.
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Freshman Maisy Woloszyn also made her NCAA Championships debut in the 3-meter diving competition scoring 290.40 points for a 29th place finish.Â
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Junior Michelle McLeod took to the 3-meter for the second consecutive year landing in 22nd with a final tally of 293.35.Â
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UP NEXT
McLeod will close out the NCAA Championships in the platform diving competition on Saturday. Preliminary events are slated to begin at 9 a.m. CT and will be streamed on ESPN+. Â
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Fans can make a direct impact on the success of Houston Swimming & Diving by providing NIL opportunities or by joining the Freestyle Fund which provides financial support directly to Houston Swimming & Diving for needs beyond its operating budget.Â
STAY CONNECTED
Fans can receive updates by following @UHCougarSwim on X 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.
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Sophomore Alexia Duncan made her NCAA Championships debut in the 100-yard backstroke touching in 39th with a time of 52.48.
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Senior Virag Peter landed in 17th in the 200-yard breaststroke after previously finishing 39th in last year's competition with a time of 2:08.93.
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Freshman Maisy Woloszyn also made her NCAA Championships debut in the 3-meter diving competition scoring 290.40 points for a 29th place finish.Â
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Junior Michelle McLeod took to the 3-meter for the second consecutive year landing in 22nd with a final tally of 293.35.Â
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UP NEXT
McLeod will close out the NCAA Championships in the platform diving competition on Saturday. Preliminary events are slated to begin at 9 a.m. CT and will be streamed on ESPN+. Â
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SUPPORT YOUR COOGS
Fans can make a direct impact on the success of Houston Swimming & Diving by providing NIL opportunities or by joining the Freestyle Fund which provides financial support directly to Houston Swimming & Diving for needs beyond its operating budget.Â
STAY CONNECTED
Fans can receive updates by following @UHCougarSwim on X 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.
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