FRESNO STATE VS UC DAVIS (WOMEN)

January 24, 2026
Fresno, Calif.
SCY (25 yards)
Results

Courtesy: Fresno State Athletics

FRESNO, Calif. – The Fresno State swim and dive team defeated UC Davis at the Fresno State Aquatics Center in dominating style for senior day on Saturday afternoon, 165-127.

How it happened 
Prior to the start of the meet, Fresno State recognized eight outstanding senior Bulldogs, Grace Ally, Samantha Arredondo, Natalia Bedolla, Aliz & Laura Kalmar, Mackenzie Miller Lung, Clara Laskey and Marija Rutkauskaite.

Fresno State opened with a win in the first two events. The 200 medley relay touched for a time of 1:39.04 with Miller Lung hitting a 26.35 breaststroke split. Laura Kalmar took the win in the 1000 freestyle and 500 freestyle. Aggies claimed the 200 freestyle but Bulldogs stormed through to take the next nine events. Freshman standout Hayley Oke saw two event wins in the afternoon in the 100 butterfly (54.88) and the 100 backstroke (54.27).

A strong 1-2-3 finish for Fresno State in the 100 breaststroke with Miller Lung taking the top spot on a 58.72 holding 27.73 opening 50-yard split. Aliz Kalmar touched second (1:02.99) while Brooke Beauvais rounded out third place (1:04.48). Clare Luken was the next ‘Dog to grab an event win, this time in the 200 butterfly with a time of 2:01.09), Franzi Djatej placed second for the ‘Dogs (2:03.01). Miller Lung was a repeat winner for the 200 breaststroke (2:09.17), the senior opened the race with a 28.78 split. Taking it with speed Jenna Pulkkinen earned the event win in the 50 freestyle.

UC Davis took the final two events in the 400 IM and 400 freestyle relay but Fresno State held the advantage to take the dual meet, 165-127.

Up next: The Fresno State diving crew will head to USAFA for the Air Force diving invite beginning Thursday, Jan. 29, through Saturday, Jan. 31, while the swimmers will see action at San Jose on Saturday, Jan. 31st.

Courtesy: UC Davis Athletics

Score: UC Davis 127, Fresno State 165
Location: Fresno, Calif.
Records: UC Davis 2-5, Fresno State 4-1

The short story: UC Davis turned in multiple event wins against Fresno State, highlighted by McKenna Valenta’s victory in the 200-yard freestyle and a first-place finish in the 400-yard freestyle relay.

POOL SIDE

McKenna Valenta captured first place in the 200-yard freestyle with a time of 1:47.99.

UC Davis won the 400-yard freestyle relay, finishing first in 3:22.21.

The Aggies swept the top two spots in the 400-yard IM, with Brynn Graham taking first and Zoe Childers finishing second.

Emily Scheberies placed second in both the 100-yard and 200-yard backstroke.

UC Davis placed second and third in the 50-yard freestyle behind Naomi Boegholm and Sophi MacKay.

HOW IT HAPPENED

UC Davis opened the meet with a runner-up finish in the 200-yard medley relay.

Valenta set the tone in the 200-yard freestyle, touching first to earn the Aggies a key individual win.

The Aggies continued to build momentum in the sprint events, placing second and third in the 50-yard freestyle.

In the distance IM, Graham and Childers controlled the 400-yard IM, finishing first and second.

Scheberies delivered back-to-back runner-up finishes in the 100 and 200 backstroke.

UC Davis closed the meet with a win in the 400-yard freestyle relay to cap the day.

NEXT UP: The Aggies return to Schaal Aquatic Center to take on Pacific on Jan. 31 at 12 PM PST and will celebrate their seniors at their last home meet.