Results

TACOMA, Wash. — Devin Stanley and Tyler Tanaka both won an individual event and took part in a winning relay team on Saturday afternoon as the Pacific Lutheran University men's swimming team wrapped up the regular season with a 131-70 setback to intracity nemesis University of Puget Sound.

"It's always an electric and dynamic competition with our cross town rivals UPS! We had some phenomenal throwdowns, showdowns, and everything in between with the Loggers! What a way to conclude our regular season!" said Head Coach Andrew Lum.

"It's an especially meaningful meet because we honored our exuberant, passionate, and loving seniors. Words wouldn't do justice to their leadership, mentorship, and commitment they've dedicated to this program. We hope we lived up to the billing today to show a sliver of what they mean to us. We love our seniors, and are STOKED to give them a proper send-off at our Championships in a couple of weeks. GO LUTES!"

The Lutes set the tone in the opening race, winning the 200-yard medley relay after the Loggers' A team was disqualified. The Lute lineup of Luke Farag, Tanaka, Dylan Dang, and Stanley touched the wall in 1:41.35 to claim the win.

Stanley was back on the podium in the 100-yard backstroke, edging the rest of the field in 56.45. 

Tanaka took his turn on top in the 200-yard individual medley, finishing in 2:01.03.

Aidan Koshinsky was second in the 500-yard freestyle in 5:18.85 and was third in the 200-yard freestyle in 1:55.12.

Ben Thompson swam to a runner-up showing in the 50-yard freestyle, clocking an effort of 23.14 before finishing third in the 100-yard freestyle (51.78). 

Ben Coats was third in the 100-yard breaststroke (1:15.26) as was Thomas Pringle in the 200-yard breaststroke (2:43.88) and Dylan Dang in th 100-yard butterfly (54.61). 

PLU finished off the meet with a runner-up showing in the 200-yard freestyle relay with Pringle, Koshinsky, Na'inoa Loo, and Tanaka finishing in 1:36.11.

Saturday was senior day with the squad honoring bothe Devin Stanley and Na'inoa Loo in a post meet ceremony. 

The Lutes are back in the pool on Feb. 8 for day one of the 2024 Northwest Conference Championships held at the King County Aquatic Center in Federal Way, Washington.