Both the Pacific Lutheran University men's and women's swimming teams started the 2024 Northwest Conference Championships with all four relay teams delivering season-best times on Thursday night at the King County Aquatics Center. The Lute women secured the runner-up spot in the 200-yard medley relay and currently hold the fourth position in the team standings, while the Lute men are placed fifth overall.

Why It Matters

The impressive performance of both the men's and women's swimming teams, marking a strong start to the championships and showcasing their potential for further success in the competition.

By the Numbers
  • The Lute women finished as runners-up in the 200-yard medley relay, with a time of 1:48.06, just 0.14 seconds behind the event champion.
  • The Lute men achieved a season-best time of 1:36.22 in the 200-yard medley relay, securing the fifth position overall.
  • After two events, the PLU women's team stands in fourth place with 62 points, while the PLU men's team holds the fifth spot with 54 points.
State of Play
  • The Lute women's team is positioned fourth overall in the team standings, just two points away from the second-place team.
  • The Lute men's team is placed fifth in the current standings.
What's Next

Day two of the NWC Championships begins tomorrow morning at 9:30 a.m., offering both teams the opportunity to further improve their standings and strive for success in the upcoming events.