UC SANTA BARBARA VS UC DAVIS (WOMEN)
- January 18, 2026
- Santa Barbara, Calif.
- SCY (25 yards)
- Results
Courtesy: UC Santa Barbara Athletics
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — UC Santa Barbara secured a decisive victory over UC Davis at the dual meet, clinching first place in several events. Samantha Banos led the charge for the Gauchos, earning top finishes in both the 200-yard freestyle and butterfly events.
UC Santa Barbara dominated the dual meet against UC Davis, securing a decisive 160-102 victory. The team displayed strong performances in relay events, with the women’s 200-yard medley relay team, featuring Hazel Derr and Ashley Ray, clocking a winning time of 1:36.09. Banos stood out with wins in both the 200-yard freestyle and 200-yard butterfly, posting times of 1:44.74 and 1:55.82, respectively. The depth in individual events was evident as Annie Andres led the 1000-yard freestyle with a time of 9:56.60, followed closely by freshman Lelia Symington at 10:04.17.
In the breaststroke events, UC Santa Barbara showcased their strength as Ray claimed the 100-yard breaststroke with a time of 1:04.24, and Mai Kawahata won the 200-yard breaststroke in 2:21.23. Junior Eugenie Lanilis also contributed significantly, capturing the 100-yard freestyle in 51.65, providing critical points for the team. Caitlin Brown’s performance in the 100-yard butterfly, finishing first with a time of 56.28, further bolstered Santa Barbara’s lead. The victory was underscored by consistent top-three finishes across various events, highlighting the team’s comprehensive strength and competitive edge.
Courtesy: UC Davis Athletics
Score: UC Davis 102, UCSB 160
Location: Davis, Calif.
Records: UC Davis 2-4, UCSB 2-1
The short story: UC Davis delivered some strongperformances against UC Santa Barbara, highlighted by backstroke wins from Elise Ramsden and Emily Scheberies, a victory from Ella Ackerman in the 500-yard freestyle, and multiple podium finishes across relays and individual events.
POOL SIDE
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Elise Ramsden won the 100-yard backstroke with a time of 56.08.
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Emily Scheberies captured first in the 200-yard backstroke (2:05.29).
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Ella Ackerman claimed the top spot in the 500-yard freestyle (5:05.15).
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The Aggies finished second in the 200-yard freestyle relay (1:34.22).
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UC Davis recorded multiple second- and third-place finishes in butterfly and freestyle events.
HOW IT HAPPENED
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UC Davis opened the meet with solid relay performances, placing third and fourth in the 200-yard medley relay before earning a runner-up finish in the 200-yard freestyle relay.
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The Aggies made an early statement in the backstroke events, as Ramsden took first in the 100 back and Scheberies followed with a win in the 200 back.
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In distance freestyle, Ackerman delivered a key win in the 500 free, while Elena Gingras added points with a fourth-place finish.
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McKenna Valenta and Gabi Bellin contributed strong swims in the 200-yard freestyle, finishing second and third, respectively.
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Butterfly events provided additional scoring, with Zoe Childers finishing second in the 200 fly and third in the 100 fly.
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Consistent top-four finishes across events allowed UC Davis to build points throughout the meet.
NEXT UP: UC Davis continues on the road and takes on Fresno State on Saturday, Jan. 24 at 12 pm PST.
