Score: UC Davis 127, Fresno State 165
Location: Fresno, Calif.
Records: UC Davis 2-5, Fresno State 4-1
The short story: UC Davis turned in multiple event wins against Fresno State, highlighted by McKenna Valenta's victory in the 200-yard freestyle and a first-place finish in the 400-yard freestyle relay.Â
POOL SIDE
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McKenna Valenta captured first place in the 200-yard freestyle with a time of 1:47.99.
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UC Davis won the 400-yard freestyle relay, finishing first in 3:22.21.
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The Aggies swept the top two spots in the 400-yard IM, with Brynn Graham taking first and Zoe Childers finishing second.
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Emily Scheberies placed second in both the 100-yard and 200-yard backstroke.
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UC Davis placed second and third in the 50-yard freestyle behind Naomi Boegholm and Sophi MacKay.
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HOW IT HAPPENED
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UC Davis opened the meet with a runner-up finish in the 200-yard medley relay.
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Valenta set the tone in the 200-yard freestyle, touching first to earn the Aggies a key individual win.
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The Aggies continued to build momentum in the sprint events, placing second and third in the 50-yard freestyle.
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In the distance IM, Graham and Childers controlled the 400-yard IM, finishing first and second.
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Scheberies delivered back-to-back runner-up finishes in the 100 and 200 backstroke.
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UC Davis closed the meet with a win in the 400-yard freestyle relay to cap the day.
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NEXT UP: The Aggies return to Schaal Aquatic Center to take on Pacific on Jan. 31 at 12 PM PST and will celebrate their seniors at their last home meet.