Aggies Ready for Phill Hansel Invitational
The NM State Swimming & Diving team is all set to compete at the Phill Hansel Invitational in Houston, Texas. The event runs from November 19 to 21, and the Aggies will be looking to improve their sixth-place finish from last year.
This year, they’ll face off against familiar rivals like New Mexico, along with numerous other teams. Head Coach Rick Pratt is eager for his squad to find their stride after a narrow loss to Grand Canyon earlier this month.
Meet Details:
- Event: Phill Hansel Invitational
- Location: CRWC Natatorium, Houston, TX
- Dates: November 19-21
Fans can follow the action through live stats on Meet Mobile and dive results on divemeets.com. For streaming, links to prelims and finals are available on YouTube for each day of the meet.
Rick Pratt’s Insight:
Pratt shared his thoughts on the upcoming meet: “This will be a great opportunity for us. Competing against 10 teams will help gauge our progress this season. After intense training, we’re ready to perform well and see how we measure up.”
Schedule Highlights:
- Wednesday: 200 Freestyle Relay, 500 Freestyle, and more.
- Thursday: 200 Medley Relay, 100 Butterfly, and more.
- Friday: 1650 Freestyle, 200 Backstroke, and more.
Competing Teams Include:
- Air Force
- Colorado State
- New Mexico
- Rice
- Tulane
Recent Performance Recap:
In their last meet on November 8, the Aggies narrowly lost to Grand Canyon, 102-103, while securing victories against other teams. The squad had a strong showing, with 15 podium finishes and four event wins.
Conference Changes:
This year, NM State switched to the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation (MPSF) after leaving the WAC. This brings new challenges but also excitement, as they will compete against familiar opponents like Northern Arizona and California Baptist.
Coach Rick Pratt’s Legacy:
Entering his 21st season, Pratt continues to guide the team to success. Last season, the Aggies had an impressive record and achieved notable victories at the WAC Championships.
Looking Ahead:
The Aggies will head to Denton, Texas, for a dual meet against North Texas on December 19. They won last year’s matchup, proving they can take on strong competition.
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In summary, the NM State team is hungry to improve and show their potential at this year’s invitational. Fans can expect exciting matches as they take on a diverse group of competitors.



















