MEET RECAP: Women's Swimming at Nevada
RENO, Nev. - At Lombardi Pool on Saturday, the Cal State East Bay women's swimming team showcased their determination and skill against a formidable Nevada Wolfpack squad. Despite a valiant effort in their second meet of the season, the Pioneers fell to the Wolfpack with a final score of 156-81. The meet, mostly featuring sprint events, saw the Nevada team clinching first place in all 13 events.
- Tehani Kong emerged as a standout performer for the Pioneers, demonstrating her versatility across multiple events. Kong's 25.89-second finish in the 50-yard butterfly secured her a well-deserved second place. She continued to impress in the 100-yard butterfly, touching the wall at 58.34 seconds for another runner-up spot. Kong's prowess extended to the 100-yard individual medley, where she claimed third place with a time of 1:03.74.
- Kali Mull powered through the 200-yard freestyle, clinching third place with a time of 1:59.87. Brooklyn Dressel made waves in the 100-yard freestyle, securing second place with a swift 53.79-second finish.
- In the 50-yard backstroke, Lily Caraway claimed second place in with a time of 27.74 seconds.
- Kylie Beaudet proved to be a force in the breaststroke, finishing second in the 50-yard race at a time of 33.13 seconds. Beaudet's talents weren't limited to a single stroke, as she also claimed runner-up in the 100-yard individual medley, clocking in at 1:03.15.
- Emilie Giannini secured second place in the grueling 500-yard freestyle with a time of 5:30.86.
- Alexia Fajardo set a new personal best time in the 100-yard individual medley of 1:06.26.
The Pioneers are setting their sights on the upcoming Slug Shootout. This exciting two-day event, scheduled for October 18-19 at the UCSC Pool in Santa Cruz, California, promises to be another opportunity for the Pioneers to showcase their talents and continue their growth as a team.
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