DAY THREE RECAP: Kong Sets New Pioneer Record at NCAA Championships; Finishes Eighth Nationally in 100 Yard Butterfly
GENEVA, Ohio – The 2024 NCAA Division II Swimming & Diving Championships resumed Thursday from SPIRE Institute Aquatics Center. Two events included swimmers from Cal State East Bay women's swimming – the 400 yard individual medley and 100 yard butterfly. In the 100 yard butterfly, a new Pioneer record was set in the prelims by Tehani Kong, who finished in 54.33 seconds.
- Kong's record-breaking prelim performance earned her a spot in the 100 yard butterfly championship final. In the evening's final, Kong placed eighth overall in 54.65 seconds. With an eighth place finish nationally, it's expected that she will be named a CSCAA All-American.
- In the prelims, with a time of 54.33, Kong broke her own Pioneer record that she set earlier in the season, which was 54.73.
- Kong reached the final in an event for the second straight day as she placed 10th overall on Wednesday in the 50 yard freestyle.
- Also swimming on Thursday for the Pioneers was Kylie Beaudet, who finished the prelims of the 400 yard individual medley in 4:27.89.
The NCAA Championship meet continues Friday, as the Pioneers have entries in the 200 yard butterfly and 200 yard freestyle relay.
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- Announcing the 2023-24 Pioneer Athletic AwardsOn Monday, Cal State East Bay hosted its Pioneer Athletic Awards Banquet on Monday inside Pioneer Gymnasium. Student-athletes from Cal State East Bay were honored for athletic, academic and community impact. Below are the recipients of the 2023-24 Pioneer Athletic Awards.
- 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.
- Tehani Kong Named Pioneer of the Month - March 2024
- 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.
