GENEVA, Ohio - The second day of the 2024 NCAA Division II Swimming and Diving Championships took place Wednesday at SPIRE Institute Aquatics Center. It was the first day of action in the meet for Cal State East Bay women's swimming. There were two events on Wednesday that involved the Pioneers.
- Tehani Kong was one of three swimmers in the 50 yard freestyle to finish in 23.26 seconds in the prelims, which was tied for 10th place, which was fast enough to advance to the finals in the evening. During the evening's consolation final, Kong finished 10th place overall in the NCAA Championships, in 23.20 seconds.
- By placing 10th, it's expected that Kong will be named a CSCAA All-American in the event later in March.
- Brooklyn Dressel also competed in the 50 yard freestyle, with a time of 23.63 seconds in the prelims.
- In the 200 yard individual medley, Kylie Beaudet competed in the prelims, and finished in 2:05.82.
On Thursday, the NCAA Championships continue, as Cal State East Bay is expected to have entries in the 100 yard butterfly and the 400 yard individual medley. Prelims are scheduled for 10 a.m. Eastern time (7 a.m. Pacific) and the finals follow at 5:30 p.m. ET (2:30 p.m. Pacific).
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- Brooklyn Dressel Named to Academic All-America® Second TeamAUSTIN, Texas - For the second consecutive year, Brooklyn Dressel, from Cal State East Bay women's swimming, received an from the Academic All-America® program. For her outstanding performances in the pool and the classroom, Dressel was named Academic All-America® Second Team.
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- Five Pioneers Named CSCAA All-AmericansRICHMOND, Va. – After the 2024 NCAA Division II Swimming and Diving Championships, six members of Cal State East Bay women's swimming were named either a first or second team CSCAA All-American for their specific performances in the championship meet.
- FINAL RECAP: Cal State East Bay Women’s Swimming Wraps Up NCAA ChampionshipsGENEVA, Ohio – Cal State East Bay women's swimming competed in three events at SPIRE Institute Aquatics Center on Saturday, which was the final day of the 2024 NCAA Division II Swimming and Diving Championships. After five days of action, the Pioneers placed 23rd among the 40 teams in the meet.
- DAY FOUR RECAP: Kong Sets Another New Pioneer Record at NCAA Championships; 200 yard freestyle team competesGENEVA, Ohio – The 2024 NCAA Division II Swimming & Diving Championships resumed Friday from SPIRE Institute Aquatics Center. A new Pioneer record was set by Tehani Kong in the 200 yard butterfly and the 200 yard freestyle relay team took to the pool for Cal State East Bay.
