# SMU collegiate athletics performance

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/smu-collegiate-athletics-performance
> Updated: 2026-11-03T18:06:21.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

SMU athletics reported success across several programs in late 2026. In women’s swimming and diving, SMU defeated TCU with a 155-145 victory, secured by a 1-2 finish in the final 200 free relay. Individual successes for TCU included Avery Dillon setting a school record in the 1000 free and dominating diving events.

Other athletic programs also showed strong momentum. The football team held a 6-2 record and remained in contention for the ACC championship and the College Football Playoff. The men’s soccer team maintained an undefeated record of 12-0-3, while the volleyball team recorded an 18-4 season. Additionally, the cross country team secured wins at recent invitationals, and both men’s and women’s basketball teams began their seasons with positive results.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-03: SMU Athletics reports strong performance across multiple sports

SMU Athletics reports significant success this season, highlighted by a 6-2 football record and undefeated men’s soccer.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/smu-athletics-reports-strong-performance-across-multiple-sports

### 2026-10-31: SMU defeats TCU in women's swimming and diving dual meet

SMU defeated TCU 155-145 in a women's swimming and diving meet, despite TCU's Avery Dillon setting a new school record in the 1000 free.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/smu-defeats-tcu-in-womens-swimming-and-diving-dual-meet

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