RENO, Nev. — The Nevada Swim and Dive team surged to a commanding 185.5–114.5 win over UC Davis on Saturday, showcasing depth, speed, and poise across the board in a packed dual meet at Lombardi Pool.
The Pack wasted no time setting the tone, opening with a win in the 200-yard medley relay.
Scarlett Ferris,
Sara Mihalic,
Sally Vagg, and
Evie Floate clocked a swift 1:42.89, outpacing the Aggies and igniting momentum that carried through the session.
On the boards, Nevada's
Bailey Heydra led the way in 3-meter diving, scoring 330.90 to take first place. Teammate
Vera Brewer added a fifth-place finish with 225.23, helping the Pack secure valuable diving points.
Senior Huska Batbayar delivered a pair of standout performances, claiming the 200-yard freestyle in 1:51.78 and returning later to dominate the 100-yard freestyle with a time of 51.88.
Moji Pholjamjumrus led a 1-2 punch in the 200-yard butterfly, winning in 2:02.38, and later returned to take the 500-yard freestyle in 5:04.35. Teammate
Keira-Lee Allott followed closely in both races, reinforcing Nevada's endurance edge. In the 1000-yard freestyle, Nevada's
Isabelle Gomez and Allott secured key points with second and third-place finishes.
Scarlett Ferris added another win, touching first in the 100-yard backstroke at 55.85.
Molly Von Seggern backed her up with a second-place finish, and later earned second-place in the 200-yard backstroke with a time of 2:06.44.
Breaststroke proved to be a stronghold for Nevada.
Sara Mihalic swept both distances, winning the 100-yard breaststroke in 1:05.26 and the 200-yard breaststroke in 2:22.45.
Evie Floate added depth with a second-place finish in the 100, while
Henley Kerr secured third in the 200 with a time of 2:28.69.
In the sprint showdown, Ferris returned to the blocks and blazed to victory in the 50-yard freestyle, stopping the clock at 23.33. Her explosive start and clean finish capped a stellar day for the junior.
With a balanced attack and standout swims across all strokes and distances, Nevada proved its depth and dominance. The Pack will look to carry this momentum into their next meet as they continue to build toward championship season.
Nevada Swim and Dive welcomed back several alumni for a lighthearted exhibition race. It was a joy to have them back at Lombardi Pool, where their legacy continues to inspire the current team. The reunion served as a reminder of the strong community that surrounds Nevada athletics.