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LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) – The UNLV women’s swimming squad achieved victories over Cal Baptist and UC Santa Barbara, while the men’s team also triumphed against CBU in their respective double duals over the weekend at the Lancer Aquatics Center.
In the women’s success, the Scarlet & Gray triumphed over the Lancers, 147-50, and UCSB, 104-97. Conversely, the men’s team saw victory over CBU, 140-91 but encountered defeat against the Gauchos’ men, 134-97.
Throughout the meet, the Rebel women secured six individual wins and amassed 19 top-3 finishes. For the men, the Scarlet & Gray celebrated three individual victories along with 14 top-3 finishes.
THE SUMMARY – WOMEN:
– In a 1-2-3 finish in the 700 free, senior Gina Miller came in first (7:09.13), while junior Hannah Jones (7:20.07) and junior Ashley Hughes (7:25.59) took second and third positions, respectively.
– Sophomore Victoria Villarreal achieved a fourth-place finish in the 75 back (43.20), while freshman Halayna Montrichard closely followed in fifth (43.22).
– Senior Heather Gardner recorded several top-5 finishes, claiming second place in the 75 breast (47.75) and finishing fourth in the 150 breast (1:45.52).
– In the 150 fly, sophomore Ava Olson secured a second-place finish (1:30.90) while freshman Lauren Palacios took third (1:31.20).
– Leading the Scarlet & Gray in the 25 free, sophomore Fernanda Mendez Guerra finished second (11.19) and senior Bridget Sullivan ended up fifth (11.53).
– In another event victory, Mendez Guerra triumphed in the 75 free, recording a time of 37.20 seconds. Junior Erika Carlson contributed a third-place finish (38.05) in the same event.
– In the 150 back, freshman Grace Wharton (1:33.05) secured second place while Villarreal (1:33.24) came in third.
– The ‘A’ relay team for the 400 free, composed of junior Averi Webb, Mendez Guerra, Carlson, and Olson, clinched first place with a time of 3:02.82. The Scarlet & Gray ‘B’ team, featuring senior Pilar Cohen, Sullivan, junior Marta Klimek, and Miller, finished second at 3:06.95.
– In another Rebel triumph, Mendez Guerra won the 75 fly with a finishing time of 40.30. Additionally, Palacios achieved a third-place finish in the event (41.91).
– The women’s 200 IM showcased three Scarlet & Gray top-5 finishes, highlighted by Carlson in first (2:04.22), followed by Olson in third (2:08.91) and Wharton in fifth (2:10.68).
– After advancing through the 25 free quarterfinals and semifinals, Mendez Guerra emerged victorious in the finals, clocking in at 10.85.
THE SUMMARY – MEN:
– Securing a top-3 finish in the 700 free, sophomore Hayden Lambert landed in third with a time of 6:36.23.
– In the men’s 75 back, two Rebels registered top-5 finishes. Sophomore Wikus Potgieter claimed third place (36.58), while his teammate sophomore Tatsuki Inoue came in fourth (36.70).
– Senior Adnan Beji (40.29) achieved first place in the 75 breast, leading a 1-2 Rebel finish. Scarlet & Gray senior Daniel Nicusan (40.31) secured the second position.
– Junior Ian Belflower racked up multiple top-5 finishes, placing third in the 75 fly (36.42) and fourth in the 150 fly (1:20.96).
– Redshirt freshman Emil Perez also noted several top-5 finishes, taking second in the 75 free (33.44), third in the 25 free (9.79), and fifth in the 75 fly (37.05).
– The Scarlet & Gray dominated the 150 back, achieving a 1-2-3 sweep as Inoue (1:18.35) emerged as the event winner. Potgieter (1:20.49) and senior McKay Mickelson (1:20.88) followed in second and third, respectively.
– The duo of Nicusan and Beji contributed another 1-2 finish in the 150 breast, with Nicusan finishing first (1:27.74) and Beji taking second (1:28.08).
– The men’s 400 free relay ‘C’ team including freshman Gabriel Schreiber, Inoue, Mickelson, and senior Andrew Navarro finished second (2:50.13).
– Moreover, the Rebel men amassed three top-5 finishes in the 200 IM. Nicusan led the group with a third-place finish (1:52.21), while senior Cooper Kiel (1:54.08) and Mickelson (1:56.01) rounded out third and fifth, respectively.
UPCOMING: The Scarlet & Gray women’s team will travel to UNR on Friday, Jan. 17, with events commencing at 3 p.m. PT. Both the men’s and women’s teams will return home for a two-day dual meet against Wyoming on Friday and Saturday, Jan. 24-25.
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