Score: UC Davis 192, Cal State East Bay 70
Location: Davis, Calif.
Records: UC Davis 1–2, Cal State East Bay 1-4
The short story: UC Davis opened its home slate with a dominant swim-only performance against Cal State East Bay, earning multiple event wins across the board.
POOL SIDE
- UC Davis swept the top three spots in the 200-yard freestyle, led by Gabi Bellin's first-place finish (1:50.08).
- Emily Scheberies and Elise Ramsden went 1–2 in the 100-yard backstroke.
- Kayla Gregory won the 100-yard breaststroke, leading a strong showing from the Aggie breaststrokers.
- Zoe Childers claimed victory in the 200-yard butterfly and tied for first in the 200-yard individual medley.
- Naomi Boegholm sprinted to first place in the 50-yard freestyle.
- UC Davis relay squads finished first and second in the 200-yard freestyle relay.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- UC Davis opened the meet by setting the tone in the 200-yard freestyle relay, with the Aggies' A squad touching first at 1:33.00, followed by the B team in second.
- In the distance freestyle, Ezmee Jones led UC Davis with a third-place finish in the 1650 free, followed closely by Ayanna Thompson and Elena Gingras, who placed fourth and fifth, respectively.
- The Aggies dominated the 200-yard freestyle, as Bellin powered to victory in 1:50.08, with Angelina Komashko and Sophi MacKay completing an Aggie sweep in second and third.
- In the backstroke, Scheberies claimed first in the 100-yard backstroke, followed by Ramsden and Kylie Bell, giving UC Davis a podium sweep.
- The 100-yard breaststroke went to Kayla Gregory, who clocked a strong early-season time to take first place.
- Zoe Childers continued her form in the 200-yard butterfly, taking first while teammates Ellie Heit and Ema Klimauskas finished third and fourth.
- In sprint events, Boegholm earned the top spot in the 50-yard freestyle, followed by MacKay in second, marking another 1–2 finish for the Aggies.
- UC Davis closed the meet on a high note as Graham and Childers tied for first in the 200-yard individual medley, with Ella Ackerman finishing third to complete a sweep.
- The Aggies finished the meet with commanding depth and consistency, marking an impressive home debut to build momentum for the season ahead.
NEXT UP: UC Davis travels to UC San Diego for another swim-only dual meet on Nov. 7 at 12 P.M. PT.
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