ATLANTA, Ga – Washington State looks to carry the momentum from the great finish and the 28 Top 10 times in Houston to Atlanta, Ga to swim in the U.S Open against teams and swimmers across the country.
 
ON DECK
The Cougars will take a break from competition after the U.S Open, and will be back in action at home against USC the tenth of January.   

ON THE OPPONENTS
Many schools/club teams will be making the trip to Atlanta to compete in the U.S Open as well as many professional swimmers will be in attendance.
 
LAST TIME IN THE POOL
WSU jumped from their seventh-place finish from last year at the Houston Invite to a third place finish this year combining for 28 new Top 10 times. Kate Laderoute was unstoppable she improved each day, notching a new top 10 every day. Laderoute ended the invite with six new top 10 times, Taylor McCoy and Lauren Burckel came in behind with five total top 10 times. The freshman made a statement at their first Houston Invite, Mia Zahab earned four top 10 times and Michee van Rooyen claimed two top 10 times. Many Cougars swam their career best including Laruen Burckel in the 200 breast, Ryan Falk in the 200 free, and Chloe Larson in the 50 free.