LA JOLLA, Calif. – UC San Diego wrapped their annual Triton Invite with a victory on the women's side, topping Cal, Hawai'i, and Pomona-Pitzer, with 750 points. The men finished third, behind Cal and Hawai'i, earning a total of 599.5 points. The Triton men and women had impressive performances across the 30 events and two days of competition, with an array of top five finishes in individual and relay events.
 
WOMEN'S HIGHLIGHTS
Asia Kozan had another day of strong performances, taking the top spot in the 100 freestyle (49.77) and placing second in the 200 IM (1:59.22). Kozan also placed second in the 200 freestyle (1:48.34). Eva Boehlke placed second in the 200 backstroke (1:57.10) and third in the 100 butterfly (54.12). Megan Wang joined her, placing fourth in the 200 backstroke (2:00.69). Madison O'Connell earned a top five finish in the 100 butterfly finishing fourth (54.53). Edana Huang took fourth in the 200 freestyle (1:50.41). In the 100 breaststroke Hayley Gregory took the five spot with a 1:02.48. Sofia Wyzga took second in the 1650 freestyle (17:08.44). Belle Puckett placed second in the 500 freestyle (4:57.30) and fifth in the 1650-yard freestyle (17:24.60). Lexi Parkinson claimed a top five finish in the 100 freestyle (51.06). In the 200 freestyle relay, Sydney Borick, O'Connell, Kozan, and Sofija Gelev placed third (1:33.41).
 
MEN'S HIGHLIGHTS
Hunter Cehelnik captured a third-place finish in the 100 butterfly, recording a 47.01 less than a second behind the top spot. Bekzhan Yessengeldy picked up a pair of third place swims. In the 100 breaststroke he earned third with a 54.82 and in the 200 breaststroke 2:01.23. Yessengeldy also placed fourth in the 200 IM (1:48.72). Charlie Franz also claimed a third-place finish in the 500 freestyle (4:28.90) and third in the 1650 freestyle (15:36.95). Zachary Tower placed fourth in the 1650 freestyle (15:41.74). Aiden Griffith claimed fifth in the 200 breaststroke (2:03.98).
 
QUOTABLE
"We had some exceptional performances today, remarkable individual swims and impressive relays," head coach Marko Djordjevic says about day two of the Triton Invitational. "We gained valuable insights into the areas we need to focus on to ensure successful preparation for a championship season. Our women's team emerging victorious is truly remarkable. The meet was further enhanced by the honoring of seniors with their parents this weekend. It a truly memorable weekend of Triton Swimming."

UP NEXT
The Tritons will host their annual Claremont-Mudd-Scripps dual meet on Friday, Oct. 23. The meet is slated to begin at 1 p.m. at Canyonview Aquatic Center. Admission to the meet is free but parking permits are required on UC San Diego campus at all times.
 
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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 in NCAA Division I. The 24-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 84 Tritons have earned Academic All-America honors, while 39 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 NCAA Division I or II. For more information on the Tritons, visit UCSDtritons.com or follow UC San Diego Athletics on social media @UCSDtritons.