LA JOLLA, Calif. – UC San Diego senior, Asia Kozan, earned the MPSF (Mountain Pacific Sports Federation) Swimmer of the Week recognition following her performance at the Tritons opening meet, the Triton Invitational Oct. 9 and 10, as announced by the conference Thursday.
 
During the two-day invitational Kozan delivered an outstanding performance against top competition from Cal, Hawai'i, and Pomona-Pitzer. She captured first place in the 100 freestyle (49.77), earning second place in the 200 freestyle (1:48.34) and second place in the 200 individual medley (1:59.22). Kozan's 200 IM swim earned her a top 25 debut in the nation on opening weekend (22nd). She also helped UC San Diego secure third place in the 200 freestyle relay, swimming a 22.85 split as the Tritons relay team finished in 1:33.41. Kozan led the UC San Diego program tallying 68 points for the women's team. 
 
The Tritons returned to the MPSF for the 2026-27 season, having last competed in the conference from 2018-24. Upon completion of the 2024 conference championship Kozan was honored with Freshman Swimmer of the Year honors for the culmination of her success during the season and at the championship.
 
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The Tritons will remain at home for their next meet, where they will host Claremont-Mudd-Scripps. Both the men and women will compete in the dual meet on Friday Oct. 23.
 
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