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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- PCSC Weekly Honors Awarded to Kong and MullHAYWARD, Calif. - The PCSC announced its weekly award winners for swimming and diving performances during the week of October 8 through November 3. From Cal State East Bay, Tehani Kong was named PCSC Female Swimmer of the Week while Kali Mull was named Female Freshman Swimmer of the Week. Both competed in a pair of dual meets against Simon Fraser last week.
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- This Week in Pioneer Athletics (Oct.. 16-22)Alumni Weekend is approaching this week with activities surrounding volleyball and men's and women's soccer on Thursday in Hayward as well as the Pioneers Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Saturday.