The University of Idaho Vandals earned a convincing Western Athletic Conference (WAC) sweep of Seattle University and Cal-State Bakersfield on Saturday at the UI Swim Center. The Vandals defeated Cal-State Bakersfield 168 to 118 and Seattle U 186 to 96 to raise their WAC record to 4-1.
 
"I am really proud of the effort today, but even more proud of the focus," said Coach Mark Sowa. "Following a hard meet yesterday against defending WAC champion Northern Arizona, the girls entered the pool with a clear purpose."
 
The Vandals were sparked by an impressive start in the 3 meter diving, led by Janelle Lucas with a score of 313.42.
 
The relays were particularly strong, sweeping both the 200 medley and 400 freestyle.
 
Allie Magrino (100 back) and Leah Fisk (500 freestyle) won individual races for the Vandals. The difference today was Idaho's depth.
 
"We showed today that our strength is now our depth," said Sowa. "Events that we didn't win, we picked up a ton of second, third and fourth places."
 
Through the first two weeks of head-to-head competition, the Vandals have won four of six meets.
 
"It's great to pick up two wins at home this weekend against two really good teams," said Sowa. "We continue to learn a lot and will take that knowledge back to practice Monday morning."
 
The Vandals return to competition in two weeks at the Phil Hansel Invitational in Houston.