The University of Idaho Vandals competed well at their first competition of the season, but it was not enough to take down Colorado State as the Vandals fell 180-118 on Friday night in Colorado.

Coach Mark Sowa was not discouraged with the results.

"Not the overall result we were looking for, but there were some real positives for our first meet of the year," Sowa said.

Some of those positives were the diving competition. Janelle Lucas posted the highest score of the 3 meter competition, and Indiya Williams clinched second in the 3 meter competition.

"Our 3 meter performance by our divers was really encouraging. It was great to see Janelle get the win but really cool to see Indiya competing well and most importantly healthy."

The 100 Breastroke was another strong event for the Vandals as Clothilde Peseux captured first with Cara Jernigan and Aimee Iwamoto coming in second and third. Clothilde also came in with a win in the 200 Breastroke.

Another strong performance from the Vandals was the 100 butterfly, where Emily Kliewer notched a first place win.

"Emily's 100 fly was also an encouraging performance because she is experimenting with a different breathing position which looks like it might pay some dividends," Sowa said.

"Overall, we had some sloppy points, some nerves, but some good adjustments as well. We have a tough turn-around tomorrow but they will be ready to compete like Vandals once again."

The Vandals take on Northern Colorado and New Mexico State University today at 11am in Greeley, Colorado.