TACOMA, Wash.—The Pacific Lutheran University Men's swimming team displayed another gritty performance winning in the last two events over 109-92 over the Linfield University Wildcats on Saturday afternoon.
"I just love this program," Head Coach
Andrew Lum stated. "I am incredibly proud of the way they stepped up. Right from the getgo with their relays and deck presence the energy was never-ending. This team has such a magnetic energy and it gives me energy. Really looking forward to see how build this energy and bring this momentum to the Bruin Invitational."
PLU started off strong winning the 200 yard medley relay wth a time of 1:38.29. The team consisted of
Vyron Domingo,
Tyler Tanaka,
Dylan Dang, and
Anthony James leading the momentum for the Lutes. Wildcats would then secure the next two events. James would end that streak showing out in the 50 yard freestyle with a 22.61. Domingo would match that performance in the 400 IM taking first place with a time of 4:20.55. Going in to the first 10 minute break PLU was up 51-40. Matthew Jones and
Hoskoo Amgalan would rack up some points and keep a slight advantage going second and third in the 500 freestyle. With only a three point advantage with two events left, PLU found another gear. Tanaka won the 100 yard breastroke (1:00.75) and the 200 yard freestyle relay put on a performance. Dang,
Sebastian Arellano, Amgalan, and James secured the 109-92 victory for PLU with a time of 1:30.26.
Lutes return to action on November 22nd as they take on George Fox University at the Bruin Invitational at 10 AM.