Friday, October 25
Tucson, Ariz.
2:00 PM
University of Arizona
230
vs
121
Denver
Photo by: Mike Mattina / Arizona Athletics
Arizona Sweeps Hawaii and Denver in Tri-meet
10/26/2019 | Men's Swimming & Diving, Women's Swimming and Diving, Swimming & Diving
Tucson, Ariz. - The Arizona Swimming and Diving team took care of business this weekend while both the men and women swept Denver and Hawaii. The men won by a score of 196-156 over Hawaii and 230-121 over Denver. The women won by a score of 211-135 over Hawaii and 204-144 over Denver.
Wildcat Wins
Senior standout Hannah Cox lead the way for the first Wildcat win of the afternoon, taking 1st place in the women's 500 yard Free and eventually winning the 400 yard IM as well. Brooks Fail then made it back-to-back wins for Arizona with a 1st place finish of his own in the men's 500 yard Free and just like Cox for the women, won the men's 400 yard IM.
The men dominated the 200 yard Free with the top three spots belonging to Wildcats. Jorge Iga took home 1st place honors, Noah Reid runner-up, and Aldan Johnston placing third. Iga, Reid, Fail, and Marin Ercegovic finished off the meet with a win in the men's 400 yard Free relay.
Fantastic Freshmen
Once again, the freshmen stole the show with three wins on the day. Axana Mercx won the women's 200 yard Back while Casslyn Tredyte won the women's 200 yard Free.
Diver Gracie Sleeman won the women's 1-meter dive, while fellow freshman teammate Bjorn Markentin placed 1st in the 3-meter dive for the men's side.
Upcoming
The Cats will compete next week where the women will take on UCLA Friday, November 1st at 2 p.m. MST. Both men and women will compete Saturday, November 2nd against USC at 10 a.m. MST.
Follow Arizona Swimming and Diving: For further coverage of Arizona swimming and diving, visit ArizonaWildcats.com and follow the team's Twitter (@ArizonaSwimDive) and Instagram (@ArizonaSwimDive) accounts.
Wildcat Wins
Senior standout Hannah Cox lead the way for the first Wildcat win of the afternoon, taking 1st place in the women's 500 yard Free and eventually winning the 400 yard IM as well. Brooks Fail then made it back-to-back wins for Arizona with a 1st place finish of his own in the men's 500 yard Free and just like Cox for the women, won the men's 400 yard IM.
The men dominated the 200 yard Free with the top three spots belonging to Wildcats. Jorge Iga took home 1st place honors, Noah Reid runner-up, and Aldan Johnston placing third. Iga, Reid, Fail, and Marin Ercegovic finished off the meet with a win in the men's 400 yard Free relay.
Noah Reid, Marin Ercegovic, Jorge Iga, and Brooks Fail take the men's 400 yard Free relay to conclude the meet??????
— Arizona Swim & Dive (@ArizonaSwimDive) October 26, 2019
FINAL
Men
UA 191.00 ?? Hawaii 161.00
UA 230.00 ?? Denver 121.00
Women
UA 211.00 ?? Hawaii 135.00
UA 204.00 ?? Denver 144.00 pic.twitter.com/ASVx4UuvB4
Fantastic Freshmen
Once again, the freshmen stole the show with three wins on the day. Axana Mercx won the women's 200 yard Back while Casslyn Tredyte won the women's 200 yard Free.
Diver Gracie Sleeman won the women's 1-meter dive, while fellow freshman teammate Bjorn Markentin placed 1st in the 3-meter dive for the men's side.
Upcoming
The Cats will compete next week where the women will take on UCLA Friday, November 1st at 2 p.m. MST. Both men and women will compete Saturday, November 2nd against USC at 10 a.m. MST.
Follow Arizona Swimming and Diving: For further coverage of Arizona swimming and diving, visit ArizonaWildcats.com and follow the team's Twitter (@ArizonaSwimDive) and Instagram (@ArizonaSwimDive) accounts.
Players Mentioned
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/ Men's Swimming & Diving
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/ Men's Swimming & Diving
FREE/IM
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/ Men's Swimming & Diving
FREE/FLY
/ Men's Swimming & Diving
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