SMU Swimming Routs TCU 202-92
SMU's men's swimming and diving team won 14 of 16 events in a dual meet win over TCU at Robson and Lindley Aquatics Center.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Swimming
SMU Men's Swimming and Diving defeated TCU 202-92 on Wednesday at Robson and Lindley Aquatics Center in Dallas. The win was SMU's fifth dual meet victory of the season, and the team swept 14 of 16 events.
Why it matters
The lopsided result extends SMU's strong start to the season while the team holds a No. 24 national ranking. The meet also showcased depth across relays, distance events and diving.
Tate Bacon swam 46.83 in the 100 fly, beating his previous record by 21 seconds and moving to fifth in SMU program history. SMU swept the 200 medley relay in 1:26.04 and the 200 free relay in 1:18.69.
The players
Tate Bacon
SMU swimmer whose 46.83 in the 100 fly moved him to fifth on the program's all-time top performers list.
Andy Baklanov
SMU swimmer who won both the 200 back and the 400 IM in the dual meet against TCU.
Francis Brennan
SMU swimmer who won both the 200 free and the 500 free against TCU.
Luke Sitz
SMU diver who won the 1 meter and 3 meter events against TCU.
The details
Andy Baklanov won the 200 back and 400 IM, while Francis Brennan took the 200 free and 500 free. Luke Sitz won both the 1 meter and 3 meter diving events, posting a 427.20 on the 3 meter.
Timeline
Wednesday, November 4, 2026: SMU defeats TCU at Robson and Lindley Aquatics Center.
November 18 through 21, 2026: SMU hosts the SMU Invite.
Season Trajectory
SMU's fifth dual meet win of the season, combined with a No. 24 national ranking, positions the program as a contender in a competitive dual meet schedule. The victory adds to the team's early-season momentum as it prepares to host the SMU Invite later this month.
SMU's sweep of the relay events and strong showing across individual races strengthen its position in the dual meet standings. Fans tracking swimmers and divers can follow results from the SMU Invite later this month.
The takeaway
Depth across events, not just star performers, drove SMU's win, which can help readers track team performance over a full season rather than individual results alone.
What happens next
SMU will host the SMU Invite from November 18 through 21, 2026.
Further reading
For more on college swimming coverage, see Swimming on Wisevoter.
Source note: This article includes information reported by SwimSwam.
