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The University of Texas at Austin has won the LEARFIELD Directors’ Cup for the second consecutive year, with a total of 1,255.25 points. This achievement was driven by strong performances in various sports, including two National Championships and a record of ten top-five finishes in NCAA Championships. Texas has secured four Directors’ Cup titles in the last five years, establishing itself as a powerhouse in collegiate athletics.
AUSTIN, Texas – The University of Texas at Austin has secured the LEARFIELD Directors’ Cup for the second consecutive year, continuing its impressive track record in collegiate athletics. With 1,255.25 points, Texas narrowly edged out the University of Southern California (1,253.75 points) and Stanford University (1,251.0 points) to claim the prestigious title.
This accomplishment, achieved during the 2024-25 season, was bolstered by the Longhorns’ two National Championships along with seven NCAA top-three finishes. Texas won its first-ever national championship in Softball, adding to its success in Men’s Swimming and Diving, both of which were critical in accumulating the points needed for the Directors’ Cup.
Throughout the recent academic year, the Longhorns demonstrated their athletic prowess, achieving a remarkable ten top-five finishes and thirteen top-ten finishes at various NCAA Championships. The university also saw strong performances across a range of sports, including third-place finishes in Women’s Swimming and Diving and Rowing, as well as tied-for-third placements in Men’s Tennis, Women’s Basketball, and Football.
In total, Texas qualified twenty out of twenty-one NCAA eligible sports for their respective NCAA Championship events, showcasing the broad strength of the university’s athletic programs. Notably, the Longhorns were the only NCAA Division I institution to have its Football, either Men’s or Women’s Basketball, and either Baseball or Softball programs reach the Final Four of their NCAA Tournaments this season.
The ongoing success of the Texas athletics program is highlighted by its impressive record in conference play, culminating in a league-best eight Southeastern Conference titles during the 2024-25 season. Among the sports winning championships are Soccer, Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving, Women’s Basketball, Men’s Tennis, Rowing, and Baseball. Overall, the Longhorns won nine conference championships, doubling the tally of the next closest institution, South Carolina, which claimed four titles.
This victory marks the fourth time Texas has won the Directors’ Cup in the last five years, finishing first in the 2020-21 season to end Stanford’s 25-year reign over the award. In this same timeframe, Texas has celebrated victories in 13 NCAA team championships across eight different sports programs. Furthermore, the Longhorns have maintained at least one NCAA team title for ten consecutive seasons, except for the shortened season of 2019-20 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Under the leadership of Vice President and Athletics Director Chris Del Conte, who took office in 2017, the university’s athletic teams have secured a total of 15 National Championships. This remarkable achievement underscores the effectiveness of the current leadership and the dedication of the student-athletes, coaches, and support staff.
The LEARFIELD Directors’ Cup was established in partnership between the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) and USA Today to recognize overall athletic excellence among NCAA institutions. The ongoing success of the University of Texas at Austin in this competition provides a clear indication of its commitment to fostering a winning athletic culture.
As the Longhorns celebrate their victory, they continue to set a standard for excellence in collegiate sports, consistently ranking at the top of national and conference standings for eleven consecutive years.
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