College Station, October 21, 2025
News Summary
In a thrilling dual meet held in College Station, the Texas A&M Aggies outperformed the TCU Horned Frogs, winning 10 out of 14 events. This victory marks the Aggies’ sixth consecutive triumph over their rivals. The meet featured an exciting format that added unpredictability, leading to standout performances from both teams. TCU’s Avery Dillon set a school record in the 1000 freestyle, while Texas A&M’s Ella McQuinn and Bucky Gettys shined in their respective events. The Aggies now look ahead to their next competition against SMU.
College Station – The Texas A&M Aggies showcased their swimming prowess over the TCU Horned Frogs in a dual meet held in College Station, triumphing in 10 out of 14 events. This decisive victory marks the Aggies’ sixth consecutive win against their rivals from TCU, highlighting their dominance in collegiate swimming.
The meet utilized a unique format where the sequence of events was determined by drawing names from a hat after the opening race. This approach added an element of unpredictability to the competition, creating a dynamic atmosphere for both athletes and spectators.
TCU’s freshman standout, Avery Dillon, shone brightly during the meet, winning both the 1000 and 500 freestyle events. Dillon set a new TCU school record in the 1000 free with an impressive time of 9:55.56, improving her personal best by an astonishing five seconds. In the 500 free, she clocked a time of 4:52.63, securing yet another victory for her team.
On the women’s side, Ella McQuinn led the Aggies, securing victories in both the 100 and 200 freestyle events. She recorded times of 49.46 and 1:48.48, respectively, while also improving her lifetime best in the 100 free by two one-hundredths of a second. Halina Panczyszyn performed exceptionally well, sweeping the backstroke events with notable times of 53.01 in the 100 back and 1:57.00 in the 200 back.
Other notable performances from the women’s team included Hannah O’Leary, who won both the 200 breast (2:11.36) and the 200 IM (1:59.35), as well as freshmen Reagan Sherrard and Eloise Williamson, who each secured individual victories alongside relay wins. Sherrard emerged victorious in the 50 free with a time of 23.10, while Williamson won the 100 butterfly in 53.87, close to her personal best time. Senior Claire Gass claimed the 100 breast title with a time of 1:01.70, and junior Katie Walker finished first in the 200 fly, clocking in at 1:57.99.
In the men’s events, freshman Bucky Gettys excelled by winning both distance freestyle events, finishing the 1000 free in 9:06.37 and the 500 free in 4:24.44. Additionally, sophomore Ben Sytsma made significant contributions to the Aggies’ strong performance with victories in the 50 freestyle (20.06) and 100 freestyle (43.91). Texas A&M also secured wins in relay events, triumphing in both the 200 medley and 200 free relays with impressive times of 1:38.55 and 1:18.81, respectively.
Despite the overall loss, TCU had some highlights, with Edgar Cicanci winning the 100 back with a time of 47.72 and Filip Suchanski taking the 200 back in 1:43.52, marking TCU’s only male victories during the meet.
The Aggies are set to face SMU in Dallas on October 24-25, as they continue to build momentum in the season.
FAQ Section
What was the outcome of the dual meet between Texas A&M and TCU?
The Texas A&M Aggies won 10 out of 14 events against TCU, marking their sixth consecutive victory over the Horned Frogs.
Who were the standout performers for TCU?
Freshman Avery Dillon was a standout for TCU, winning both the 1000 free and 500 free, setting a new school record in the 1000 free.
What were some notable performances from Texas A&M swimmers?
Notable performances included Ella McQuinn winning the 100 and 200 freestyle, Halina Panczyszyn sweeping the backstroke events, and Bucky Gettys winning both distance freestyle events.
When is Texas A&M’s next meet?
The Aggies will compete against SMU in Dallas on October 24-25.
Key Features of the Dual Meet
| Feature | Texas A&M Results | TCU Results |
|---|---|---|
| Victories | 10 | 4 |
| Standout Swimmer (Women) | Ella McQuinn | Avery Dillon |
| Key Event for Women | 100 Free (49.46) | 1000 Free (9:55.56) |
| Standout Swimmer (Men) | Bucky Gettys | Edgar Cicanci |
| Key Event for Men | 1000 Free (9:06.37) | 100 Back (47.72) |
| Next Opponent | SMU |
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