The University of Idaho Vandals fell to the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks on Friday at home. The final score was 172.5-126.5.

"As always, hard to be happy with a loss but we were really encouraged with what we saw tonight," Coach Mark Sowa said.

The meet started with 3-meter diving where Nikki Imanaka picked up a third place finish and Indiya Williams picked up a fifth place finish.  

"Our divers had some really good spots too, with three of those girls qualifying for zones which was great to see."

 "Our depth has improved tremendously and that was on display during the 200 freestyle, 200 backstroke, 200 breaststroke, and the 200 individual medley. Our top end will only continue to develop," Sowa said. "Clothilde Peseux, Allie Magrino, and Leah Fisk had some strong performances today."

 Magrino notched two first place finishes in the 100 and the 200 backstroke.  Peseux finished first in both the 100 breaststroke and the 200 individual medley and second in the 200 breaststroke. Fisk had two second place finishes in both the 500 and the 200 freestyle.

"I am really enjoying coaching these girls and love their attitudes," Sowa said enthusiastically. "We have two tough teams to race tomorrow. It should be a lot of fun."

The Vandals take on Seattle University and California State University Bakersfield tomorrow at the UI Swim Center. Diving events begin at 10am and swimming events will begin at 12pm.