TACOMA, Wash.— The Pacific Lutheran University men's swimming team won eight out of 12 events on Friday night against Northwest Conference foe the Willamette University Bearcats in a 123-102 victory at home.

"Magnetic and infectious!," Head Coach Andrew Lum mentioned. "Those two words easily describe the deck presence, engagement and energy that the Lutes brought tonight for a hard fought victory over the Bearcats. Their belief in each other and willingness to throw down when it mattered the most really shined through in the last 400 freestyle relay with the men and women.Our backs were against the wall and this team stepped up to the plate and hit a home run. We look forward to hosting the Linfield Wildcats. We are excited to bring the heat tomorrow!"

Lutes started out hot winning the first three events in the 400 year medley relay, 200 yard freestyle, and 100 yard backstroke. Strong Performances from Tyler Tanaka and Christian Georgi both winning their individual events in the 200 free (1:51.27) and 100 back(57.30).

Dylan Dang would also help push the needle towards PLU finishing first 200 butterfly with a time of 2:08.42. Anthony James would help continue the momentum for the Lutes winning the 100 freestyle with time 50 seconds flat. Tanaka wasn't finished for the Lutes finishing first in the 100 butterfly with a time of 53.72.

Lutes would end the meet strongly in the 400 freestyle relay with both their A and B relays finishing first and second.

Lutes will be back in action tomorrow at 11 AM against the Linfield University Wildcats.