Did you all see Cal Poly's big wins at the Big West Championships?

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Cal Poly Swim and Dive capped off one of its strongest seasons in recent history with a stellar showing at the Big West Swim and Dive Championships in Houston, Texas, from Feb. 12-15. The Mustangs secured multiple program records and two individual conference titles in a dramatic finale to the season.

The men’s team finished third overall with 603 points, while the women’s team placed sixth with 268 points. Junior standouts Evan Yoo and Drew Huston led the way, claiming Big West championships in their respective events.

Huston defended his title in the 200-yard backstroke, resetting his own program record in the process. Meanwhile, Yoo dominated the 200-yard breaststroke, setting both a program and Big West record. Yoo’s victory capped off an impressive season in which he won all individual events across his last three meets.

This season marked Cal Poly’s return to the Big West Conference for the first time since 2010. The Mustangs entered the championships undefeated in conference dual meets but faced stiff competition from UC Santa Barbara, which swept the team titles.

Mustangs Rewrite Program Record Books

The Mustangs made an impact from the start, setting multiple program records throughout the championships. The men’s and women’s 200-yard medley relay teams each broke school records on the opening day. The women’s squad featured juniors Kiersten Weiler, Melia Costa, Mikaela Gomez, and senior Summer Cheng. The men’s team—comprising Huston, Yoo, junior Finn Schlamp, and junior Jonathan Butler—reset their program mark for the fourth time this season.

In total, Cal Poly swimmers posted 17 new top-five times in program history, with six setting all-time school records.

The Mustangs’ 200-yard freestyle relay team of Huston, Butler, freshman Lucas Crother-Collado, and senior Evan O’Connell finally broke the program record they had been chasing all season. Additionally, Yoo set a school-best time in the 200-yard individual medley to go along with his breaststroke victory, while Huston’s backstroke win solidified his place among the program’s top competitors.

With a historic season now in the books, the Mustangs look ahead to building on their momentum in the seasons to come.

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I saw that! Huston broke his own record in the 200-yard backstroke, right? That’s incredible!

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Blue said:
I saw that! Huston broke his own record in the 200-yard backstroke, right? That’s incredible!

Yep! His second conference title too! The way he swims is just next level.

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Blue said:
I saw that! Huston broke his own record in the 200-yard backstroke, right? That’s incredible!

What was his time? I didn’t catch it.

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Harlem said:

Blue said:
I saw that! Huston broke his own record in the 200-yard backstroke, right? That’s incredible!

What was his time? I didn’t catch it.

Not sure, but I know he reset the program record. Must be super fast!

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And Yoo took the 200-yard breaststroke, too! That dude’s on fire! Big West record, right?

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Ori said:
And Yoo took the 200-yard breaststroke, too! That dude’s on fire! Big West record, right?

Exactly! He’s been dominating lately, winning every event in his last three meets.

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Ori said:
And Yoo took the 200-yard breaststroke, too! That dude’s on fire! Big West record, right?

How inspiring! Do you think he’ll make it to the NCAA Championships?

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Blue said:

Ori said:
And Yoo took the 200-yard breaststroke, too! That dude’s on fire! Big West record, right?

How inspiring! Do you think he’ll make it to the NCAA Championships?

Looks like it! He’s consistently hitting those B-cut times. Fingers crossed!

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The Mustangs are really making a comeback in the Big West. First time since 2010, right? Pretty cool!

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Eren said:
The Mustangs are really making a comeback in the Big West. First time since 2010, right? Pretty cool!

Absolutely, it’s exciting! They faced some stiff competition from UC Santa Barbara, though.

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Eren said:
The Mustangs are really making a comeback in the Big West. First time since 2010, right? Pretty cool!

What’s a B-cut time? I keep hearing about it.

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Kit said:

Eren said:
The Mustangs are really making a comeback in the Big West. First time since 2010, right? Pretty cool!

What’s a B-cut time? I keep hearing about it.

It’s the time needed to qualify for last-chance meets or the NCAA. Basically a good benchmark!

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So awesome that both the men’s and women’s teams set program records! They had 17 new top-five marks!

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Camden said:
So awesome that both the men’s and women’s teams set program records! They had 17 new top-five marks!

That’s a huge achievement! Do you know which relays set the program marks?

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@Zyler
Yep! The men’s relay team reset their program record again and there was also a new mark in the 200-yard freestyle relay.

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Camden said:
So awesome that both the men’s and women’s teams set program records! They had 17 new top-five marks!

What a way to end the season! I hope they keep it up next year!

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Excited to see how Yoo and Huston will do in last-chance meets. They’ve got potential!

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Zoren said:
Excited to see how Yoo and Huston will do in last-chance meets. They’ve got potential!

For sure! Last year was close for Huston at the Olympic trials too. He’ll bounce back!

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Zoren said:
Excited to see how Yoo and Huston will do in last-chance meets. They’ve got potential!

Right! Fingers crossed they get their NCAA bids this time around.