LA JOLLA, Calif. – UC San Diego senior, Asia Kozan, was honored with a second MPSF Swimmer of the Week award, as annouced by the conference Wednesday. Kozan's recognition comes after a successful dual meet performance against UC Davis Saturday.

During the meet Kozan captured two event titles, as well as a second-place finish in the 200 freestyle relay. Kozan swam the anchor leg, a split of 22.66. In the 200 freestyle, the senior finished five seconds ahead of the field to secure the win (1:45.63). Her second win came in the 400 IM, where she outpaced her nearest competition by over nine seconds, recording an NCAA-qualifying time of 4:12.44.

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.
 
So far this season Kozan is the only Triton to earn an MPSF honor, her first accolade came after opening weekend honoring her performances at the Triton Invite on Oct. 9 and 10.

UP NEXT
The full Tritons squad will compete in a road meet at Pepperdine, also facing UC Santa Barbara on Friday, Nov. 13. The meet is set to begin at 11 a.m. in Malibu, Calif.
 
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