Fresno State vs CSU Bakersfield vs Fresno Pacific
- November 9, 2024
- Bakersfield, Calif.
- SCY (25 yards)
- Results
Courtesy: Fresno State Athletics
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. – Fresno State swim and dive earned a clean sweep in a tri-meet with Roadrunners and Sunbirds at the John S. Hillman Memorial Aquatic Center on Saturday afternoon.
It was a meet for the freshman, as three freshman Bulldogs grabbed an event win this afternoon’s tri-meet. Sienna Cheng-Lucey grabbed her first collegiate event win in the 100 backstroke with a time of 56.47 and Ryley Clark in the 200 backstroke with a time of 2:03.83. Parker Connor placed first in the 1-meter springboard with 227.80 points.
How it Happened
Fresno State held a strong edge over both opponents from the first touch of the meet. Bulldogs’ A & B relays took the top spots in the 400 medley relay.
First of many full podium spots for the ‘Dogs. Fresno State goes one through three in the 1000 freestyle. Laura Kalmar far ahead of the pool touches for a time of 10:27.77, a season best. Marija Rutkauskatie followed in second with a time of 10:51.07 and Madison Caserio grabbed third (10:54.64).
Backstroking freshmen powerhouse’s Sienna Cheng-Lucey and Ryley Clark each took an event win. Cheng-Lucey won the 100 backstroke a second ahead of the competition pool with a time 56.47. A four second lead over the Roadrunners secured Clark the event win in the 200 backstroke (2:03.83). Franzi Djatej capped third place in the 200 back (2:09.12).
Sam Arredondo and Laura Kalmar faced off in the 200 breaststroke. Arredondo held a two second lead over Kalmar at the final touch. The pair matched at the start, splitting a 32.5 in the opening 50. Arredondo pushed through to get a three second advantage over Kalmar in the middle hundred. Despite a second faster split by Kalmar in the final 50-yards, Arredondo held off for the win.
On the springboards, Parker Connor finished 20 points ahead to take the 1-meter springboard event, Grace Ally placed second with 206.95 points. Ally then took the event for the 3-meter with 244.65 points and Connor for second with 222.20 points.
“The divers did great, Parker had her first win and personal best on the 1-meter,” said dive coach Taryn Patrick. “Grace was very consistent and they both went 1-2 in both events.”
Notes
- Freshmen Ryley Clark and Sienna Cheng-Lucey each earned their first collegiate event win in the 200 back and 100 back, respectively
- Sam Arredondo leads the Bulldogs with two individual event wins, 200 freestyle and 200 breaststroke
- Fresno State swept both CSU Bakersfield and Fresno Pacific
Results
Fresno State vs CSU Bakersfield, 193.5-95.5
Fresno State vs Fresno Pacific, 216-58
Courtesy: Fresno Pacific Athletics
BAKERSFIELD, Calif.- The Fresno Pacific Sunbirds put together an exciting and competitive performance at the tri-meet, where they faced off against two strong programs in Cal State University Bakersfield and Fresno State.
The Sunbirds showed both depth and resilience across several events, with notable individual performances from the sprinters, distance swimmers, and relay teams.
Charlotte Wilbers excelled in the 1000-yard freestyle, finishing among the top competitors, while Kaylin Mutoli and Olivier Petre showcased their sprinting prowess in the 50-yard freestyle with impressive times.
The Sunbirds’ relay teams also impressed, particularly in the 400-yard medley relay, where both men’s and women’s squads displayed depth and teamwork.
On the backstroke front, Anamaria Ristic and Martin Beitveit had solid swims in the 100-yard backstroke, maintaining competitive positions.
Overall, the ‘Birds demonstrated strong depth in both the distance and sprint events, with individual performances setting a solid foundation for future meets as they continue to build momentum for the rest of the season.
Fresno Pacific will be back in the pool November 22nd as they head to Los Angeles for the Winter Collegiate Swim Invitational.
Courtesy: CSUB Athletics
Note: Not a full meet recap, but highlights from a Big West Swimmer of the Week release.
Vili Sivec dominated in Cal State Bakersfield’s dual, earning four victories as the Roadrunners ousted visiting Fresno Pacific. The junior won all three of his individual races: 100 butterfly (49.13), 100 freestyle (45.39), and 200 free (1:39.04). Sivec also helped the CSUB 200 free relay team to a win on Saturday, posting a 21.09 50 free leadoff leg. The native of Croatia fought through tiredness from tough training to help the `Runners cruise to a 218-74 victory over the Sunbirds.
Jessica Franco posted strong results while helping Cal State Bakersfield go 1-1 in a tri-meet on Saturday. The senior tallied three Top 2 finishes, including an impressive victory in the 500 free with a time of 5:05.56. Franco also finished runner-up in the 200 free with a mark of 1:54.77. Her performances helped CSUB dominate visiting Fresno Pacific.
