FRESNO, Calif. — Occidental College secured multiple top finishes, winning events including the men's 200-yard butterfly and women's 1000-yard freestyle, in a competitive matchup against Fresno Pacific University. The women picked up a 153-123 victory over the Division II Firebirds, while the men fell 158-127.
Occidental College Player Highlights
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Amanda George secured first place in the 1000-yard freestyle with a time of 11:27.24. George also contributed to the women's 400-yard freestyle relay team, which finished second.
Elle Howson took third place in the women's 200-yard freestyle. She also excelled in the 200-yard IM, winning the event.
Nate Pittroff delivered a strong performance in the men's 100-yard breaststroke, capturing first place. Pittroff also played a key role in the men's 400-yard freestyle relay team, which finished second.
Kestrel Linehan showcased her skills in the women's 100-yard backstroke, finishing second. Linehan also swam in the women's 200-yard medley relay, where the team placed fourth.
Occidental College Results Summary
Relays
- 200 Yard Medley Relay — Occidental A finished second; Occidental B placed fourth.
- 400 Yard Freestyle Relay — Occidental A finished second; Occidental B took fourth.
Individual Swimming
- 1000 Yard Freestyle —
Amanda George secured first place;
Lily Allen came in second.
- 100 Yard Breaststroke —
Florence Lo won;
Katie Dannenbring finished second.
- 200 Yard Freestyle —
Elle Howson placed second;
Ella Reedy took third.
- 500 Yard Freestyle —
Connor Grant took first place;
Ivan Palmer placed third.
- 100 Yard Butterfly —
Katie Dannenbring finished second;
Cali Carroll placed third.
- 200 Yard Butterfly —
Reid Lalli claimed first place;
Brandon Kim came in second.
- 200 Yard IM —
Elle Howson won;
Hunter Fawley placed third.
The Tigers are back in action on Saturday in a SCIAC meet against Claremont-M-S at De Mandel Aquatics Center with diving starting at 10 a.m. Swimming will follow at 11 a.m.
