LA JOLLA, Calif. – The UC San Diego men's and women's swim teams came out on top at the dual meet versus Pomona-Pitzer on Saturday. It was the first time both Triton squads were home since November. The men won with a score of 174.5-119.5 while the Triton women won with a score of 166.5-133.5.
The Tritons women's team is now 4-2 in dual meets and the men are 3-1.
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Triton men stormed the pool by taking first in 10 events; two relays and eight individual events. Nathan Lee, Aidan Simpson, Devin Esser, and Will Blake took first in the 400 yard medley relay with a time of 3:23.74. Spencer Daily, Nate Cunnan, Andrija Petkovic, and Tyler James added 11 points by taking first in the 200 yard freestyle relay, posting a time of 1:22.59.
In addition, Spencer Daily took first in both the 100 yard butterfly with a time of 50.11 and 45.42 in the 100 yard freestyle. Ivan Kurakin won the 200 yard freestyle, finishing in 1:38.36; he then won the 500 freestyle, finishing in 4:30.46. Aidan Simpson won 9 points for the Tritons by taking first in the 200 yard breaststroke with a time of 2:02.73. Nate Cunnan placed first in the 50 yard freestyle, swimming 20.78. Adding to the Tritons score, Tyler James swam a 50.18 to take first in the 100 yard backstroke. Taking the 100 yard breaststroke, Luke Pusateri swam a 57.12.
The Triton women took eight first place finishes; one relay and seven individual events. Brittney Miles, Tina Reuter, Jordan Phillips, and Miranda Renner placed first in the 200 yard freestyle relay swimming a 1:33.94.
In the individual events, Juli Arzave took first in the 1000 yard freestyle with a time of 10:22.02. Sophie Francis posted a 1:52.85 in the 200 yard freestyle to take first. Teagan Monroe took the 100 yard backstroke with a time of 57.20. Katie Cho swam a 2:05.26 in the 200 yard butterfly for first place. The 100 yard freestyle was won by Tina Reuter with a time of 52.18. Katja Pavicevic placed first with a time of 2:16.20 in the 200 yard breaststroke. Jordan Phillips took first in the 100 yard butterfly posting a 55.44.
Diver Lydia Pannell took first in the women's three-meter diving with Jasmyn Cheng, Isabella Perez, and Sarah Umeda taking second, third, and sixth. Diver Kyland Parenti placed second in the men's one-meter and three-meter diving.
UP NEXT
The Tritons will be back home next weekend at Canyonview Aquatic Center to host California Baptist in a dual meet beginning at noon. Spectators will not be permitted, but there will be a live video feed on UCSDTritons.com.
About UC San Diego Athletics
After two decades as one of the most successful programs in NCAA Division II, the UC San Diego intercollegiate athletics program has begun a new era as a member of the Big West Conference in NCAA Division I. The 23-sport Tritons earned 30 team and nearly 150 individual national championships during its time in Divisions II and III and helped guide 1,400 scholar-athletes to All-America honors. A total of 83 Tritons have earned Academic All-America honors, while 38 have garnered prestigious NCAA Post Graduate Scholarships. UC San Diego scholar-athletes exemplify the academic ideals of one of the world's preeminent institutions, graduating at an average rate of 90 percent, the highest rate among public institutions in Division I or II. For more information on the Tritons, visit UCSDtritons.com or follow UC San Diego Athletics on social media @UCSDtritons.
