Fresno State Athletics
Fresno State
Nevada
Dogs Fight Hard Against Wolf Pack
10/30/2009 12:00:00 AM | Swimming & Diving
Oct. 30, 2009
FRESNO, Calif - The Fresno State swimming and diving team competed against the three-time defending WAC Champion Nevada Wolf Pack Friday in Reno, Nev. The Dogs fought hard winning multiple events before falling to the Wolf Pack in dual meet competition 184.5 to 110.5.
The Bulldogs put up a valiant effort giving the defending champs a scare as they continue to improve in every event every week.
"We swam great today," said assistant coach Ryan Purdy. "It's always a challenge to come compete at a high altitude, but the team really stepped their game up today."
Sophomore Heidi Gjoen led the bulldogs into fierce competition finishing first in the 100 meter backstroke with a lightening fast time of 59.01, which is .01 of a second off of her all-time personal best. Gjoen also finished second in the 200 backstroke (2:09.09) and the 200 IM recording a time of 2:16.11 good enough for second place.
Freshman Britney Vogel contributed to the Dogs point total by finishing second in the 100 breaststroke(1:06.79).
The Bulldogs competed very well in the relays taking first in the 400 freestyle relay for the first time since the program returned last season. Kat Vietti, Dani Yoho, Stephanie Hatayama and Rayanne Nguyen posted a time of 3:39.98 in the event. The `Dogs also finished second in the 200 medley relay.
Possibly the strongest swimmer of the day for the 'Dogs was Yoho who won the 50 meter freestyle event boasting a time of 24.71 and tied for first in the 100 freestyle with a time of 54.62.
"Dani was amazing today," said Purdy. "It was her first victory in a dual meet in her college career and on top of that she got back in the pool after the 50 and tied for first in the 100 freestyle and was also part of the winning 400 freestyle relay team."
On the diving side Stacey Luke, Nikki Khols and Kendra Weeks finished second, third, and fourth, respectively in the 1-meter dive scoring a good sum of points for the `Dogs.
"Stacey, Nikki and Kendra all did very well in the 1-meter dive," said Head diving coach Taryn Patrick. "The whole team was very consistent."
"We are Your Team" - The swimming and diving team returns to the pool Friday Nov. 5th, as the `Dogs face off against the Cal Bears at 2:00p.m. log on to gobulldogs.com for results.
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