Cougars Look to Extend Win Streak Over Oregon State

Friday, February 1

Corvallis, OR

5:00 PM

Washington State University

Oregon State

January 30, 2019 | Swimming

Oregon State Preview

By: Athletic Communications

Washington State at Oregon State
Friday, Feb. 1, 5 p.m. | Osborn Athletic Center | Corvallis, Ore.

THIS WEEK
The Washington State swim team will travel to Corvallis, Ore. to compete in their final away dual meet of the season against Oregon State Friday, Feb. 1 at 5 p.m.

ABOUT THE OPPONENTS
Friday marks the 54th all-time meeting between Washington State and Oregon State, as WSU holds a 35-19 advantage in the series. The Cougars are looking to extend their winning streak against the Beavers to seven, after defeating Oregon State 163-74 in Gibb Pool last season. The last time the Cougars traveled to Corvallis, Ore. was in the 2016-17 season, taking home a 170-87 victory.

LAST TIME IN THE POOL
Sophomore Taylor McCoy saw success against the nationally ranked Wildcats from Arizona, taking home three individual victories and was a member of the winning 400 medley relay team. Against Arizona State, Mackenzie Duarte led the way for the Cougars, earning her sixth individual win of the season.

COUGARS LEAD PAC-12 IN IMPROVEMENT RATE
Nationally, the Cougars are ranked 22nd based on improvement rates from this time last year, according to an article released by SwimSwam. Washington State improved 82%, ranking them first in the Pac-12 for improvement. WSU sits just ahead Utah who is ranked 27th in the nation with a 62% improvement rate.

PULLMAN NATIVE MAKING A SPLASH
Sophomore Taylor McCoy continues to see success in the pool for the Cougars, leading the team with 13 individual wins. McCoy's success has earned her conference recognition, as she was named the Pac-12 Swimmer of the Week Jan. 23 after securing three individual wins against a nationally ranked Arizona. McCoy leads the team in four individual events: 100 and 200 back and 200 and 400 IM, and is in the WSU All-Time Top-10 in the 100 and 200 back and 400 IM. The Pullman, Wash. native is 14th and the fastest time by a sophomore this season in the Pac-12 in the 200 back, posting a season-best 1:56.86 at the mid-season invite. McCoy is also 25th in the Pac-12 in the 400 IM, with a season-best 4:20.81.

KEIANA FOUNTAINE MAKES A STRONG IMPACT
Freshman Keiana Fountaine is having an outstanding rookie campaign, tied for a team-leading nine wins, while also being a member of six winning relays. The Tracy, Calif. native leads the team in three individual events, including a school record 49.67 in the 100 free. Fountaine clocked an impressive 23.43 in the 50 free in the mid-season, less than a tenth of a second outside of the WSU All-Time Top-10. The freshman is also ranked in the Top-25 in the Pac-12 in two events. Fountaine's time of 49.67 in the 100 free ranks her 16th, while a 1:47.30 in the 200 free ranks her 18th in the conference and second in the WSU All-Time Top-10.

COMING UP
The Cougars will welcome Utah to Gibb Pool Feb. 16 for their final regular season dual-meet, recognizing senior Linnea Lindberg in her final home meet as a Cougar. It is set to begin at 10 a.m.