RESULTS

HAYWARD, Calif. — The Cal State East Bay swimming team made a statement behind a tremendous performance on Friday afternoon, defeating conference rival Pepperdine, 196-66.

It was a big victory for CSUEB, which won the Pacific Coast Swim and Dive (PCSC) titles in two-consecutive seasons from 2018-2020.

Senior Alondra Ortiz led the way on Friday, recording first-place victories in both 100 and 200 backstroke. The Irvine native posted a time of 59.01 seconds in the 100 backstroke, while finishing the 200 in 2:07.72. 

Ortiz also led off for the Pioneers' 400 medley relay team that placed first in 3:58.04, which also included freshman Delaney Carlson, freshman Emma Knott and senior Isabel Rishwain. 

Knott placed first in both the 100 freestyle (54.16) and 100 butterfly (59.06), while junior Tori Padilla earned first place in the 100 breaststroke (1:08.54).

Sophomore Chenoa Bodero was the top finisher in both the 200 IM (2:12.27) and 200 butterfly (2:11.25).

Freshman Justine Garcia placed first in the 200 freestyle (1:57.53), while senior Maddie Wittkowske won both the 1000 freestyle (10:47.17) and 500 freestyle (5:14.19).

Cal State East Bay returns to action next Saturday, Oct. 23, as the Pioneers take on another Division-I foe Nevada beginning at 11 a.m. 

At this week's events, CSUEB has asked fans wear pink to raise awareness and to honor breast cancer survivors, those still fighting the disease and those who have passed. Eastbay SAAC (Student-Athlete Advisory Committee) will raise money here for a local organization, HERS (Hope, Empowerment, Renewal, and Support) Breast Cancer Foundation. HERS is a non-profit local organization serving Bay Area breast cancer patients and under-served patients in need. All donations, regardless of amount, will make an impact. Here are examples of the difference your contributions will make:

Your impact:

• $50 provides a specialty bra
• $60 provides a post-surgical garment
• $85 provides a Lymphedema garment
• $150 provides a wig
• $300 provides a prosthesis

Breast Cancer Statistics:

• Breast cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the breast. 
• 1 in 8 women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime.
• Breast cancer is the most common cancer in American women, except for skin cancers. It is estimated that in 2021, approximately 30% of all new women cancer diagnoses will be breast cancer. 
• There are over 3.8 million breast cancer survivors in the United States.
• On average, every 2 minutes a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer in the United States. 

Resources for Breast Cancer Exams/checks:

Adult women of all ages are encouraged to perform breast self-exams at least once a month. There are guides on this website to learn more about breast cancer symptoms, early detection, and how to perform breast self-exams: https://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/about-breast-cancer/