THE COLORADO TRIP AGAINST AIR FORCE, DENVER, & COLORADO STATE
The Cougs hit the road for the season's first trip, traveling to two Colorado schools: Air Force/Denver on October 16 and Colorado State/MESA on October 17. Against Air Force, Washington State faced their first loss since January 20, 2024, falling 137-157. That same meet, they beat Denver 150-144. The Cougs won seven races this meet, including two wins by freshman Audrey Hill: the 200 and 100 fly. Revitt won the 50 free, Mileisyte won the 100 free, and Jade Castro won the 100 back. The Cougs closed out the meet winning the 200 free relay. The next day in Fort Collins, the Cougars beat MESA 163-121, but narrowly lost to Colorado State 145-149. Washington State started the meet off with a win in the 200 medley relay. Freshman Marlee Winser won the 200 and 500 free. Revitt added two more wins, including the tenth-fastest time in WSU history in the 50 free, 22.87. Mileisyte got another win this time in the 100 fly. They finished strong with a win in the 400 free relay.
COUGS PLACE 2ND IN MPSF OPEN WATER CHAMPIONSHIPS
Four Cougs traveled south to sunny Long Beach, California, for the second straight year at the MPSF Open Water Championships. Washington State finished second overall, out of 16 teams. In the women’s 5k, the Cougs placed 3rd, 7th, 10th, and 23rd, with sophomore Vivien Nett earning third place.
AGAINST NORTHERN ARIZONA
Washington State heads to Flagstaff, Arizona, Friday, October 30, at 3:30 p.m. PT to face Northern Arizona. The Cougs have faced Northern Arizona 12 times before Friday. The last time out against the Lumberjacks, the Cougs lost 116-178 at a neutral location. But they have a positive overall record, with nine wins and only three losses.
AWAY AT GRAND CANYON
Saturday, October 31 at 10:30 a.m. PT, Cougs head to Phoenix to take on Grand Canyon University. Washington State has faced Grand Canyon University only twice before this upcoming meeting. The most recent meeting was in 2021, when the Cougs won 126-87 at Gibb Pool. This will be the first time the Cougs will face Grand Canyon in Phoenix.
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 at home against Fresno State on Friday, November 6 at 5 p.m. PT. At Gibb Pool. This is the last home meet of 2026.