COUGS SWEEP SEATTLE U IN SEASON OPENER
Last time in the pool, Washington State met Seattle U in Gibb Pool for the season opener on October 10. The final score was 219-43, with the Cougs winning every event. Thirteen new Cougs swam their first races for Washington State. Four freshmen won their first-ever races, including Ffion Humphreys, Audrey Hill, Marlee Winser, and Ivy Lardow. Transfer senior Kodi Wiman also won her first race in crimson and gray last Saturday. Barbora Mileisyte was also a highlight in the season opener, winning two relays and two individual races, including the 50 free, with a time of 22.91, tying the 10th-fastest time in WSU history. Revitt also swam the 50 free in 22.91, tying Mileisyte for the win and the top-10 school record.
AGAINST AIR FORCE
The Cougs last faced Air Force on October 19, 2024, in Denver, when they won 190-104. So far this season, Air Force are 0-1, with the 163-137 loss coming against the University of Wyoming on October 10.
ABOUT DENVER
The last time Washington State faced Denver was October 19, 2024, in Denver. The Cougs won 167-127, and that was the only time the two schools have met. Denver has competed in the Front Range Invitational this season, where they placed fifth/574.
LAST TIME OUT AGAINST COLORADO STATE
Last time the Cougs went to Colorado State was October 18, 2024. They won 141.5-120.5. All-time, Colorado State takes the competition 2-1, with their two wins coming from the 1990s. This season, Colorado has competed in the Front Range Invitational, where they placed third/645. Saturday’s meet will mark the first time the programs meet as conference foes.
THE MPSF OPEN WATER CHAMPIONSHIPS
The Cougs head down to Long Beach, California, for the second year in a row to compete in the MPSF Open Water Championships. Last year, Washington State sent four swimmers to race; Avery Bulkley, Tatum Janning, Vivien Nett, and Sophie Hay. The Cougs earned second place at the Championships.
FUTURE HOME MEETS
Two more home meets remain this season. The next one is November 6 at 5 p.m. PT against Fresno State. This meet will also be a Pac-12 Conference Meet. The final home meet of the season will be on January 29, 2026, at 5 p.m. PT against Palouse rivals Idaho.
UP NEXT FOR THE COUGS
The Cougs' next meet is in Flagstaff, Arizona, against Northern Arizona on Friday, October 30, at 3:30 p.m. PT. And another meet the next day, Saturday, October 31, at noon PT against Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Arizona.