STOCKTON, Calif. – The Pacific swim teams posted lopsided wins to begin the season as the men defeated Fresno Pacific 209-52 and the women topped Fresno Pacific 205-50 and Cal State East Bay 195-66 on Saturday at the Eberhardt Aquatics Center.
"We have a really talented team," head coach
Katelyne Herrington said. "We brought in a lot of depth and talent, and we showed that. Today was a great tone setter for where we are at. We were able to post some best times, which is pretty spectacular. I'm excited to debrief and celebrate with the team."
The Tigers cleaned up in most of the races on the afternoon, taking first in both 200 yard medley relay races, both 1000 yard freestyle, both 200 yard free style, both 100 yard backstroke, both 100 yard breaststroke, men's 200 yard butterfly, both 50 yard freestyle, both 100 yard freestyle, both 200 yard backstroke, both 200 yard breaststroke, both 500 yard freestyle, both 100 yard butterfly, both 200 IM and both 400 yard freestyle relay.
Senior
Paige Sondgeroth was one of the bright spots on the women's side, finishing first in 100 yard breaststroke, 200 yard breaststroke and 200 yard IM.
Freshman
Christina Agiomamitou, one of the new additions to the team, posted the top time in 1000 yard freestyle, 200 yard freestyle and 500 yard freestyle.
On the men's side, senior
Mitchell Hopper secured the best time in 100 yard butterfly and 200 yard freestyle, as well as a part of Pacific's 400 yard freestyle relay and 200 yard medley relay.
Graduate student
Alex Kurotori was the top finisher in 100 yard backstroke, 200 yard backstroke and 200 yard IM. Kurotori also played a pivotal role of the 200 yard medley relay.
The Tigers look ahead to their next meet on the road, facing San Jose State and host UC Santa Cruz in Santa Cruz, California on Oct. 26 at noon.
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