Former Nacogdoches Lady Dragon posted an NCAA qualifying mark and finished second in the 100-yard butterfly at the USC Invitational on Saturday.
Whitaker achieved a time of 1:56.09, more than a second under the 2026 NCAA meet qualifying standard.
Texas A&M hosts TCU on Friday at 2 p.m.
Author's summary: Whitaker places 2nd overall at USC Invitational.