HOUSTON – On Wednesday, NM State Swimming & Diving opened its stay at the Phill Hansel Invitational, visiting the event for the second straight year. Houston is hosting the three-day, 11-team meet from the CRWC Natatorium. The Cougars lead the way with 449 points through one day of action. Meanwhile, the Aggies sit in eighth place with 176 points after the opening round of finals.
The day began with a seventh-place finish in the 200 free relay for Emily Dobbins, Dijana Mazumdar, Kira Brownell and Katie Rink (1:33.