SANTA CRUZ, Calif. – The Roadrunner men's and women's swimming and diving teams each earned a pair of victories in their tri-meets against UC Santa Cruz and Fresno Pacific on Saturday. Lovre Soric and Bryce Timonera led CSU Bakersfield's men while the 'Runner women were paced by Michaela Paige and Carlee Burks.
“Bryce and Lovre really stepped up at a crucial time to 1-2 the 100 back,” said Chris Hansen, CSUB's Director of Swimming. “Both swam great and, at that point of the meet, it was much needed to pull ahead. Michaela and Carlee both won two events to make an easy win today. The ladies also had two relay wins, which also helped our win today.”
For the men, Soric swam his best and the team's best time (4:37) in the 500 free on Saturday. After just a 15-minute break, the junior from Croatia came right back and won the 200 IM. “Lovre should be an inspiration to this team,” Hansen said. “He attacked every race, not to win for himself, but to win for this team.”
Hansen said he was also impressed with several other 'Runners in Santa Cruz including sophomore Mario Vasqeuz. The native of El Centro, Calif. finished the 200 back with a strong time. “Justice Kramer, like at UCSD, attacked the 200 fly,” Hansen said of freshman. “This guy loves to race. I was also impressed with his 100 fly and 200 IM.”
Hansen also said he was impressed with diver Brayden Greenwald, and freshmen Greg Lee and Jake Chir on Saturday: “They all came to win today and the coaches were impressed.”
On the women's side, Paige and Burks both earned multiple victories for the 'Runners. “Nicolette Goncalves, Chrisy Vo, Paola Hernandez, Sabrina Zavala, and Dylana Milobar also all had big wins for us today,” said Hansen. “It was a bitter sweet day to see Michaela, Chrisy, and Nicolette win events in the last dual meet of their careers.”
Full results were not made available by UCSC after the meet. Results will be posted as soon as they become available.
The 'Runner women have wrapped up their regular season and will next compete Feb. 24-27 at the WAC Championships to be held in Houston, Texas. Bakersfield's men have one final dual, a home meet, against No. 2 Cal on Feb. 4, before joining the women in Texas.
~GoRunners.com~
