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TACOMA, Wash. — The Pacific Lutheran University men's swimming team won both relays and two individual events but it wasn't enough on Saturday to escape with the win, getting edged 84-79 by Willamette in a Northwest Conference dual meet at the PLU Pool.
 
"This is by far was the most difficult physical, psychological, and emotional battle for both teams because of the quick turnaround on Friday and that the Bearcats are a quality team in all aspects of the sport," said Head Coach Andrew Lum.
 
The Lutes' 400-yard medley relay team of Devin Stanley, Na'inoa Loo, Charlie Cutter, and Tyler Tanaka got things started, enjoying a victory by over eight seconds after touching the wall in three minutes, 44.82 seconds. 
 
Tanaka and Luke Farag claimed the top two spots in the 200-yard freestyle. Tanaka stopped the clock in 1:51.48 with Farag runner-up in 2:00.58. 
 
Stanley logged the win in the 100-yard freestyle, edging out the field with a time of 48.41 while Tanaka secured his third win of the day in the 200-yard backstroke, finishing in 2:11.68. 
 
PLU capped off the meet with a win in the 400-yard freestyle relay with Cutter, Ben Thompson, Farag, and Stanley finishing in 3:34.88, finishing over nine seconds ahead of the Bearcats. 
 
"While Willamette came prepared, the Lutes were ready to pounce. We had some phenomenal gritty battles, and were fortunate to come out on top for most of them. The razor thin margin on the men's side will continue to fuel our fire and resolve as we lead up to Conference in February. All kudos to the team and Willamette for providing an electric competitive environment today!"
 
The Lutes are back in the pool on Friday, facing George Fox University in Newberg, Oregon. 
 
"We look forward to an equally challenging competition against George Fox next Friday."