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MEET NOTES: Texas A&M Swimming and Diving to battle Texas Longhorns

It will be a battle of top 10 heavyweights when the No. 9 Texas A&M women’s swimming and diving team takes on the No. 2 Texas Longhorns in dual meet action at 4 p.m. on Friday at Lee and Joe Jamail Texas Swimming Center on the University of Texas campus.

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College Swimming Previews: 3 NCAA champs out, fast freshman class in for #4 Texas A&M women

Sarah Henry is a returning All-American in three individual races for the Aggies, who look to overcome the graduations of three different NCAA champions this season.

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Townsend rolls at Arizona Invitational, winning five events in versatile fashion

Darian Townsend stole the show at the Speedo Arizona Invitational over the weekend. The New York Athletic Club swimmer won five events swimming only two of the meet’s four finals sessions.

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2014 W. NCAA Picks: NCAA 800 free relay record on high alert for Cal-Georgia showdown

Missy Franklin is a scary sight for opposing teams in this relay, but Georgia has their own dominant line-up, led by Shannon Vreeland, to help counter Cal’s Bears.

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College Station Sectionals Roundup: Big weekend for youngsters Daniela Georges, Regan Barney

Fast age groupers, college commits like Brett Ringgold and Curtis Ogren and even some current Texas A&M Aggies made appearances at the Texas Sectionals meet in College Station.

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Texas A&M Tops Vanderbilt on the Road as Both Teams Open Season

Breeja Larson just missed breaking a minute in the 100 breaststroke on Saturday in Nashville.

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2013 NCAA Women’s Picks: Unprecedented Depth Lives in 800 Free Relay

The Georgia women run deep in 200 freestylers, and should have no trouble taking the 800 free relay title at NCAA’s. (Photo Credit: Janna Schulze/SwimSwam.com)

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SwimSwam College Power Rankings: Injury, Retirement Hurt Georgia’s Title Hopes

College Swimming News: “Georgia thoroughly handled Cal at their home invite a few weeks ago, however, they are battling some injuries…” (Swim Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

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Larson’s 100 Breast Highlights Record-Setting Day at Phill Hansel Invite

Texas A&M’s Breeja Larson was just one record-breaker at the Phill Hansel Invite as Wyoming, LSU, Arkansas and SMU put up strong swims as well. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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2012-2013 College Swimming Preview: Two U.S. Olympians Lead #6 Texas A&M Into Exciting Season

The powerful Breeja Larson, Olympian and NCAA Champion, will lead the Aggies into a new season. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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UT, A&M Women Get Big Wins Ahead of Lone Star Showdown; Larson on Fire Again

Both the Texas A&M Aggies and the Texas Longhorns took impressive wins last weekend as the two prepare for their…

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2011-2012 College Swimming Women's Preview: Sophomores Lead the Way for No. 10 Texas A&M Women

The summer of 2011 will feature a huge meet in the FINA World Championships, but that doesn’t mean it’s too…

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