Results

TACOMA, Wash. — Tyler Tanaka accounted for three of the Pacific Lutheran University men's swimming team's six victories on Saturday afternoon, powering the Lutes to a 104-80 dual meet win over Northwest Conference rival George Fox University.

"We love racing George Fox because they bring the heat, energy, and great competitive camaraderie! We couldn't have written a better script to honor our seniors today," said Head Coach Andrew Lum.

"The races were close, the tension was in the air, and both teams stepped up big time. This was a watershed meet for our team for the remainder of the season."

Tanaka's trifecta were all individual wins, securing the top spot on the podium in the 200-yard individual medley, the 500-yard freestyle, and the 200-yard breaststroke. The Anahola, Hawaii native began win a decisive win in the 200-yard individual medley, winning by over six seconds in two minutes, 2.89 seconds. Teammate Christian Georgi secured a runner-up finish in the same race, clocking a 2:09.33. Tanaka was back at it in the 500-yard freestyle, logging another comfortable win after stopping the clock in 5:07.83. His final win was another 1-2 finish for the Lutes, prevailing in the 200-yard breaststroke in 2:17.56 with Dakota Domingo second in 2:23.34. 

Seniors Devin Stanley and Na'inoa Loo partnered with Dylan Dang and Dakota Domingo to win the 400-yard medley relay to begin the meet, touching the wall in 3:42.32. Domingo would win a second event in the 50-yard freestyle, finishing the down and back sprint in 22.16. 

PLU capped off the meet with another relay win as Dang, Anthony James, Loo, and Stanley won the 400-yard freestyle in 3:25.16, edging the PLU B relay team. 

Netting runner-up finishes included Gus Hertz in the 200-yard freestyle (1:52.95), Dang in the 200-yard butterfly (2:10.20), James in the 100-yard freestyle (51.01), and Georgi in the 200-yard backstroke (2:07.89). 

Saturday's meet was senior day with the Lutes honoring its three seniors— Luke Farag, Na'inoa Loo, and Devin Stanley— in a post meet ceremony. 

"I can't express enough gratitude and admiration for our seniors. Their charisma, leadership, and thoughtfulness is why this team shares so much love and passion with each other and our community. Thank you seniors! You are the cornerstone of how Lutes open doors."

PLU returns to the pool on Friday, hosting College of Idaho and Southwestern Oregon Community College in the final home meet of the 2024-2025 season.