2026 Mountain West Swimming & Diving Championships
Wed.-Sat., Feb. 18-21, 2026
Houston, Texas – CRWC Natatorium
 
RENO, Nev. - Nevada Swimming & Diving gets underway at the 2026 Mountain West Swimming & Diving Championships beginning Wednesday and concluding Saturday at the University of Houston's CRWC Natatorium.

The Mountain West Network (www.themw.com/watch) and the MW App will have complete coverage of the championship meet, with all preliminary and finals sessions streamed live.

Action officially gets underway at 8:30 a.m. PT Wednesday with the prelims of the 500 Freestyle. Wednesday's finals session gets underway at 4 p.m. PT and features the finals of the 1-Meter Springboard, 200 IM, and 500 Freestyle, 50 Freestyle, and 400 Medley Relay.

Beginning Thursday, prelims are set for an 8:30 a.m. PT start for the final three days of competition, with the finals sessions scheduled to begin at 4 p.m. PT.

Nevada enters the Mountain West Championships with a 4–2 overall record and a 2–1 mark in conference action, a testament to the team's consistency and depth throughout the dual‑meet season. The Pack have shown strength across all event groups, pairing reliable point‑scoring with breakout performances that have positioned them well heading into championship week.

One of the defining storylines of Nevada's season has been the historic speed of Scarlett Ferris, who continues to rewrite both program and conference record books. Ferris broke the Mountain West Championship Record in the 100‑yard backstroke last season with a time of 51.49 on February 23, 2024, and elevated her dominance even further this year. On January 31, 2026, she shattered the Mountain West All‑Time Record, clocking an astonishing 50.78, the fastest mark in conference history. Her performances have established her as one of the premier backstrokers in the nation and a key contender for gold in Houston.

On the boards, senior Bailey Heydra has been nothing short of electric for the Wolf Pack. The reigning Mountain West Champion on the 1‑meter, Heydra has carried that championship form into this season. Her experience and consistency make her one of the most formidable divers in the field as she looks to defend her title.

Nevada also returns another proven conference champion in Huska Batbayar, who aims to reclaim her place atop the podium after previously capturing Mountain West gold. Batbayar has been a steady force in the mid‑distance freestyle events all season.

Among the newcomers, freshman Moji Pholjamjumrus has emerged as a standout in her debut season. With impressive versatility and competitive edge, Pholjamjumrus has quickly become a key contributor in both individual events and relays. As she prepares for her first conference championship, she brings the potential to set the tone for Nevada's future while making an immediate impact in Houston.