TACOMA, Wash.. --- The Pacific Lutheran University Women's Swimming team capped off the weekend spent in the PLU Pool, dropping their second meet of the season to Whitworth, 161-39.
 
In the opening event, the Lutes 200-yard Medley Relay team finished third with a time of 1:58.74 thanks to the team of Emma Gassman, Scout Hawkins, Lola Chargualaf, and Karina Yevstifieieva. Gassman returned with a storng finish in the 50-yard Freestyle, taking third after a race of 26.71, just three tenths of a second behind the first place finisher from Whitworth.
 
Freshman Scout Hawkins continued her strong efforts from last night's meet, taking second place in the 400-yard IM with a time of 4:58.99, just ahead of Riley Maher with 4:59.37. Jessica Lee was the Lutes top finisher in the 100-yard Backstroke, racing a 1:08.55, good for third in the event.
 
To close out the Lutes second Northwest Conference meet of the season, the team of Anna Haneda, Melissa Zuniga, Jessica Lee, and Matthea Gaines took fourth in the 200-yard Freestyle Relay with a time of 1:50.26. The Pirates defeated the Lutes in the team score column, 161-39.

"We had a very challenging task this weekend competing against high quality competition in Whitman and Whitworth. The Bucks came out swinging hard today, and never took their foot off the gas pedal. It's a great perspective to peer into what exciting opportunities will lie ahead for us in February. Our first-years had no problems transitioning into their first college dual meets this weekend. They truly showed their fight and determination with themselves, and with all their teammates." Said Head Coach Andrew Lum following Saturday's meet.
 
The Lutes opening home stand comes to a close, they will travel to four meets on the road before competing in the PLU Pool next on January 18^th against the George Fox Bruins.
 
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