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.