SHREVEPORT, LA- The University of St. Thomas swimming team traveled to Shreveport, Louisiana, to face conference opponents Austin College and Centenary in an important away meet as the Celts continue preparing for the final stretch of their season. With an emphasis on improving personal bests and building team success, UST turned in a well-rounded and competitive performance on both sides.

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The men delivered an outstanding meet, winning every event except two. Despite having several key athletes sidelined due to injury, the Celts stepped up across the lineup and filled gaps with confidence and composure. The depth and resilience of the group were on full display, as the men raced together and supported one another through a dominant team effort. One of the standout performers of the day was Oliver Spencer, who put together a huge meet for the Celts. Spencer won the 200 Freestyle and followed it up with a second-place finish in the 100 Butterfly, just behind a teammate. He also played a key role on both winning relays, helping set the tone for UST's success all meet long.

On the women's side, the Celts captured their first dual win against Austin College, marking an important milestone for the program. While they came up just short against Centenary, the women continued to race tough from start to finish. The group showed strong competitive spirit, consistently getting up to race and contributing across events, making it a true team effort throughout the meet. Kelsy Elgar had an impressive outing, serving as a consistent point scorer for the women. Elgar placed second in both of her sprint events, finishing the 50 Freestyle in 28.8 and the 100 Freestyle. Competing in two of the most demanding sprint races, she showed confidence, determination, and strong effort, making a significant contribution to the team's performance.

Overall, the Celts left Shreveport encouraged by their progress and unity as a team, carrying momentum and focus as they continue to build toward the end of the season.

Up Next:
The Celts will remain in conference competition as they prepare for their next meet, against Hendrix College and University of The Ozarks as they travel to Clarksville, Arkansas. The meet will take place on Saturday, January 17th. For more updates on ustcelts.com and the UST Swimming social media platforms.