Artistic Swimming | 1/23/2026 2:31:00 PM

DENTON, Texas (Jan. 23, 2026) - Entering the 2026 season, the Texas Woman's artistic swimming team looks to continue making history and further solidify their growing legacy.

Last season marked a historic chapter for TWU. The Pioneers captured the South Regional Championship for the first time in program history, defeating Richmond, Incarnate Word and Florida on March 2. 

The momentum continued at the national level, where TWU earned individual recognition as Maya Schwickert and Eva Lafontan were named All-Americans, marking the second time in program history the Pioneers have had two athletes receive the honor in the same season. 

As the Pioneers look to continue to build upon the program's legacy, TWU welcomed Courtney Griffith as the next Head Coach of the Pioneers on Aug. 28, ushering in a new era of leadership for the 2025–26 season.

"The team is creating something truly special this year," Griffith said. "We are stepping up our technical skills and pushing the boundaries of creativity. We can't wait to show the overall improvement and to compete routines that are bold, unique and unexpected. This year will be a turning point for the team, and we are setting a new, high standard for TWU Artistic Swim."

TWU will open the season on the road at the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio, Texas, on Jan. 30–31. Following the season opener, the Pioneers will travel to Stanford University to compete in the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation (MPSF) Championships on Feb. 14–15.

After the MPSF Championships, TWU will head to the University of Richmond for a Tri Meet to compete against the University of Florida and the University of Richmond on Feb. 28.

The Pioneers will then compete at the South Regional Championships against Florida, Richmond and Incarnate Word in Virginia on March 1.

Before heading to U.S. Collegiate Nationals, the Pioneers will showcase their nationals routines at home at Pioneer Hall Pool on March 21 at 1 p.m. 

The season will conclude at U.S. Collegiate Nationals, hosted by Stanford from March 26–28, where the Pioneers will compete against top collegiate programs from across the nation.