Nevada v. UC Davis
- October 25, 2025
- Lombardi Pool, Reno, NV
- SCY (25 yards)
- “Nevada vs. UCDavis” on Meet Mobile
- Final Score – Nevada: 185.5, UC Davis: 114.5
Courtesy of Nevada Athletics
RENO, Nev. — The Nevada Swim and Dive team surged to a commanding 185.5–114.5 win over UC Davis on Saturday, showcasing depth, speed, and poise across the board in a packed dual meet at Lombardi Pool.
The Pack wasted no time setting the tone, opening with a win in the 200-yard medley relay. Scarlett Ferris, Sara Mihalic, Sally Vagg, and Evie Floate clocked a swift 1:42.89, outpacing the Aggies and igniting momentum that carried through the session.
On the boards, Nevada’s Bailey Heydra led the way in 3-meter diving, scoring 330.90 to take first place. Teammate Vera Brewer added a fifth-place finish with 225.23, helping the Pack secure valuable diving points.
Senior Huska Batbayar delivered a pair of standout performances, claiming the 200-yard freestyle in 1:51.78 and returning later to dominate the 100-yard freestyle with a time of 51.88.
Moji Pholjamjumrus led a 1-2 punch in the 200-yard butterfly, winning in 2:02.38, and later returned to take the 500-yard freestyle in 5:04.35. Teammate Keira-Lee Allott followed closely in both races, reinforcing Nevada’s endurance edge. In the 1000-yard freestyle, Nevada’s Isabelle Gomez and Allott secured key points with second and third-place finishes.
Scarlett Ferris added another win, touching first in the 100-yard backstroke at 55.85. Molly Von Seggern backed her up with a second-place finish, and later earned second-place in the 200-yard backstroke with a time of 2:06.44.
Breaststroke proved to be a stronghold for Nevada. Sara Mihalic swept both distances, winning the 100-yard breaststroke in 1:05.26 and the 200-yard breaststroke in 2:22.45. Evie Floate added depth with a second-place finish in the 100, while Henley Kerr secured third in the 200 with a time of 2:28.69.
In the sprint showdown, Ferris returned to the blocks and blazed to victory in the 50-yard freestyle, stopping the clock at 23.33. Her explosive start and clean finish capped a stellar day for the junior.
With a balanced attack and standout swims across all strokes and distances, Nevada proved its depth and dominance. The Pack will look to carry this momentum into their next meet as they continue to build toward championship season.
Nevada Swim and Dive welcomed back several alumni for a lighthearted exhibition race. It was a joy to have them back at Lombardi Pool, where their legacy continues to inspire the current team. The reunion served as a reminder of the strong community that surrounds Nevada athletics.
Courtesy of UC Davis Athletics
Score: Nevada 185.5, UC Davis 114.5
Location: Reno, Nev.
Records: UC Davis 0-2, Nevada 2-0
The short story: Aggies claimed victories in multiple events, including Ella Ackerman’s first-place finish in the 1000-yard freestyle, Brynn Graham’s win in the 200-yard backstroke, and several top-three finishes in diving.
PITCH SIDE
- Ella Ackerman claimed first place in the 1000-yard freestyle (10:38.22).
- Brynn Graham earned an event win in the 200-yard backstroke (2:05.37).
- The Aggies swept second through fourth place in both diving events.
- Naomi Boegholm and Sophi MacKay finished 2–3 in the 50-yard freestyle.
- UC Davis posted runner-up finishes in both the 200-yard medley relay and 400-yard freestyle relay.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- UC Davis opened the meet with a strong showing in the 200-yard medley relay, as the Aggies’ A squad finished second with a time of 1:46.52.
- In the distance races, Ackerman delivered a standout performance in the 1000-yard freestyle, taking first in 10:38.22 to earn the Aggies’ first event win of the day.
- The Aggies continued to stack points in the 200-yard freestyle, with Angelina Komashko and Elsie Luisetti finishing second and third, respectively.
- Backstroke performances were a highlight for UC Davis, as Elise Ramsden placed third in the 100 back (58.13) before Graham took the win in the 200 back (2:05.37).
- Naomi Boegholm led a strong sprint showing, placing second in the 50 free (23.84), just ahead of teammate Sophi MacKay in third (23.94).
- Ackerman added another podium finish in the 500-yard freestyle, taking third (5:12.50).
- On the boards, UC Davis continued to impress with consistent finishes across both diving events. Katherine Lim led the team with runner-up scores on both the 1-meter (273.90) and 3-meter (276.00), while Ava Goh and Leila Busch followed closely behind to complete top-four sweeps in each event.
- The meet concluded with UC Davis finishing second in the 400-yard freestyle relay (3:33.07), closing out a strong overall performance despite Nevada’s team victory.
NEXT UP: UC Davis returns to Schaal Aquatics Center to host Cal State East Bay on Friday, Oct. 31 for their home opener.
Way to Go, Pack!!