FRESNO, Calif. – The Pacific women's swimming and diving program finished the day with a split, defeating Fresno Pacific, 175-103, while falling to Fresno State, 201-90, at the Bulldog-hosted Tri Meet on Saturday afternoon.
The Tigers 400 freestyle relay team, which included Allie Emery, Taylor Hosmer, Kathleen Gani, and Erin Oliphant, finished second with a time of 3:35.21.
Angela Gagliardo had a stellar day, finishing third with a personal-best time of 1:56.13 in the 200 free, while also registering as the Tigers top finisher in the 200 breaststroke (3rd, 2:22.48) and the 200 individual medley (2nd, 2:09.24).
Brigid McNally claimed second place finishes in the 1000 free (10:37.20) and the 500 free (5:04.32), while also finishing third in the 200 IM (2:11.66).
In the sprints, Allie Emery was the top finisher for the Tigers, earning fourth in the 50 free (24.28) and third in the 100 free (53.65).
Senior Taylor Hosmer had a second place finish in the 200 free with a time of 1:55.24, while fellow senior Erin Oliphant had a season-best mark of 1:57.27 in the event. Hosmer also claimed third in the 500 free (5:13.90) and sixth in the 100 free (54.70).
Another top finisher for the Tigers was Gisel Olvera, who finished with a team-best of fourth in the 200 fly (2:10.83) and the 200 IM (2:14.00). Olvera's best finish came in the 100 fly, where she captured third with a time of 1:00.28.
Jessica Clark just missed a season-best mark with a 1:01.79 sixth place finish in the 100 backstroke. Clark was second in the 200 back (2:10.41) and fifth in the 200 IM (2:17.37).
Rounding out Pacific's top swimmers of the day were Elina Rosario, who captured third in the 100 breast (1:05.32) and fourth in the 200 breast (2:24.06). Kathleen Gani was second in the 100 fly (58.24).
A final personal best came from Vivian Truong, who clocked a time of 2:25.25 in the 200 fly.
The Tigers will be returning to action on Dec. 15, when they travel to Las Vegas, Nev. for the UNLV Invite.