University of Texas Lights Up Famous Tower After Winning Men’s National Championship

The University of Texas lit up the famous Main Building Tower in honor of the men’s swimming and diving national title. The tower was lit up a burnt orange and displayed the number ‘1.’

The Texas men captured their first National Championship since 2021. This also marked the program’s 16th NCAA title in history. The team was under first-year head coach Bob Bowman who was announced as Director of Swimming and Diving on April 1, 2024.

Bowman arrived to lead the NCAA program after Eddie Reese retired last year. Bowman previously spent time with Arizona State, leading the Sun Devils to an NCAA championship in 2024. The Texas men finished 7th at the 2024 NCAA Championships with 189 points.

Leading the way for the Longhorns was Hubert Kos who was on the winning team with Bowman at Arizona State. Kos followed Bowman and transferred to Texas and won NCAA titles in the 200 IM, 100 back, and 200 back to score 60 individual points. The team scored a total of 490 points, 19 more than 2nd place Cal’s 471. Indiana finished in a close 3rd place as well with 459 points.

The lighting of the tower dates back to 1931 when famous engineerĀ Carl J. Eckhardt Jr. became the head of the schoolā€™s physical plant. The tower was first lit up by Eckhardt Jr. in 1937. The tower is lit for events such as winning a national championship, beating rival Texas A&M, and to celebrate commencement.

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MIKE IN DALLAS
1 hour ago

The eyes of Texas are upon you! And, they like what they see today, tomorrow, and for several years to come.
Great swimming, greater stories, and the greatest “new” run of victories (I hope!)
In incoming class looks super; the grads have shining futures, and all the alums are dang proud.

Justin Pollard
11 hours ago

Congratulations, Texas! Looking forward to some great battles – like this year – for years to come!

Dressel GOAT
13 hours ago

Summer reposted this 2 days ago šŸ„³šŸ„³

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Wethorn
13 hours ago

Hook ā€œem Horns!

MigBike
15 hours ago

A cool moment of fast fading glory!

Texas Ranger
Reply to  MigBike
15 hours ago

Something tells me there is nothing fast fading about the dynasty thatā€™s just beginning at Texas under Bowman.

Dressel GOAT
Reply to  Texas Ranger
13 hours ago

ā€œMigBikeā€ is one of those Califraudnian fans who has been overhyping them since last fall in the SS comments.

Heā€™s been telling us that Durden has ā€œthe planā€ and Marsh has ā€œthe magicā€.
Then big boy Bob Bowman humbled them šŸ¤£šŸ¤£

MigBike
Reply to  Dressel GOAT
10 hours ago

DangGumit ya caught me. OK, OK – well then congratulations to Coach Bowman and the Longhorns.

horninco
Reply to  MigBike
14 hours ago

Andrew’s new account?

snailSpace
Reply to  horninco
13 hours ago

I hope not, the regular one is iconic.

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Anya has been with SwimSwam since June 2021 as both a writer and social media coordinator. She was in attendance at the 2022, 2023, and 2024 Women's NCAA Championships writing and doing social media for SwimSwam. She also attended 2023 US Summer Nationals as well as the 2024 European Championships ā€¦

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