DAVIS, Calif. - UC Davis sophomore McKenna Valenta was named Big West Athlete of the Week, the conference announced Tuesday. 

Valenta received the honor after a standout performance against Pacific, setting two Schaas Pool records across individual and relay events. 

Valenta led the meet with a pool-record 49.84 in the 100 freestyle and added a 50.18 lead-off leg on the 400 freestyle relay, also setting a new mark. The sophomore continued her standout performance with the fastest 50 freestyle of the meet (23.64) and closed the day with a 22.92 split on the 200 medley relay, showcasing a dominant all-around effort.

This marks her first career Big West Athlete of the Week honor.