HAYWARD, Calif. — Cal State East Bay swimmer Taylor Kolsch was named the Pacific Collegiate Swimming and Diving Conference (PCSC) Female Athlete of the Week for the week of Oct. 12–18 following an impressive performance at the Slug Shootout.

Kolsch captured two individual victories for the Pioneers, winning the 100-yard backstroke in 58.53 seconds and the 200-yard backstroke in 2:08.19.

Her time in the 100 backstroke currently ranks second among conference times. Kolsch's performance in the 200 backstroke was even more impressive, finishing nearly five seconds ahead of the rest of the field. The time currently stands as the fastest mark against PCSC competition this season.

Both of Kolsch's winning times currently rank 36th in the NCAA, further highlighting the strength of her performance and her place among the top swimmers in the country.

Kolsch's two victories were key highlights for Cal State East Bay at the Slug Shootout and helped earn her the conference's weekly honor.