Washington State University Athletics
Saturday, November 3
Pullman, WA
10:00 AM
Washington State University
95
vs
158
California
Cougars Fall to No. 5 California at Home
November 03, 2018 | Swimming
PULLMAN, WASH. - The Washington State swim team fell to No. 5 California at Gibb Pool Saturday, 158-95.
The Cougars posted nine season best times, while freshman Keiana Fountaine won her sixth individual event of the season. California, the national champion runner-up a season ago, entered the week ranked No. 5 in the country and broke two Gibb Pool records.
Freshman Keiana Fountaine continues to impress in her rookie campaign, earning her team-leading sixth individual win of the season. The Tracy, Calif. native dominated in the 200 free, finishing over two seconds ahead of Keaton Blovad from California with a season-best 1:49.52. Fountaine's win the 200 free was her third win in the event, after previously winning against Boise State and Idaho. Fountaine also took second in the 100 free and the 200 free relay alongside teammates Emily Barrier, Paige Gardner, and Chloe Larson.
Sophomore Mackenzie Duarte had an outstanding showing for the Cougars, notching second place finishes and season-best times in both the 100 and 200 breast, touching the wall in 1:04.85 and 2:17.71, respectively. The Walnut Creek, Calif. native also took a third place finish in the 100 fly.
Sophomore Taylor McCoy earned 10 individual points for her team with a second place finish in the 200 back and 400 IM and earning fifth in the 100 back.
Freshman Paige Gardner, sophomore Chloe Larson, and junior Ryan Falk each hit season-best times in their respective events. Gardner touched the wall in 24.52 in the 50 free and 54.51 in the 100 free. Larson clocked a season-best 1:01.52 in the 100 fly, while Falk touched the wall in 1:53.47 in the 200 free.
The Cougars will be back in action for their final dual meet of the 2018 calendar year Friday, Nov. 9, as they welcome University of Wyoming to Gibb Pool. The meet is set to begin at 5 p.m. and will be streamed live on wsucougars.com
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The Cougars posted nine season best times, while freshman Keiana Fountaine won her sixth individual event of the season. California, the national champion runner-up a season ago, entered the week ranked No. 5 in the country and broke two Gibb Pool records.
Freshman Keiana Fountaine continues to impress in her rookie campaign, earning her team-leading sixth individual win of the season. The Tracy, Calif. native dominated in the 200 free, finishing over two seconds ahead of Keaton Blovad from California with a season-best 1:49.52. Fountaine's win the 200 free was her third win in the event, after previously winning against Boise State and Idaho. Fountaine also took second in the 100 free and the 200 free relay alongside teammates Emily Barrier, Paige Gardner, and Chloe Larson.
Sophomore Mackenzie Duarte had an outstanding showing for the Cougars, notching second place finishes and season-best times in both the 100 and 200 breast, touching the wall in 1:04.85 and 2:17.71, respectively. The Walnut Creek, Calif. native also took a third place finish in the 100 fly.
Sophomore Taylor McCoy earned 10 individual points for her team with a second place finish in the 200 back and 400 IM and earning fifth in the 100 back.
Freshman Paige Gardner, sophomore Chloe Larson, and junior Ryan Falk each hit season-best times in their respective events. Gardner touched the wall in 24.52 in the 50 free and 54.51 in the 100 free. Larson clocked a season-best 1:01.52 in the 100 fly, while Falk touched the wall in 1:53.47 in the 200 free.
The Cougars will be back in action for their final dual meet of the 2018 calendar year Friday, Nov. 9, as they welcome University of Wyoming to Gibb Pool. The meet is set to begin at 5 p.m. and will be streamed live on wsucougars.com
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