Washington State Swimming Wraps Another Perfect Dual Meet Season with Dominant Win Over Idaho
The Washington State Cougars just put an emphatic exclamation point on another flawless regular season. With a 178-84 victory over Idaho on Saturday morning in Moscow, WSU closed out its second straight undefeated dual meet campaign-this time finishing 7-0 after last year’s 8-0 run. That’s not just consistency; that’s a program trending upward with serious momentum.
The Cougars didn’t just win-they controlled the meet from start to finish, taking 11 of the 14 events. And it wasn’t just a one-off performance.
This came less than 24 hours after they routed Idaho 210-52 in Pullman. Back-to-back wins, back-to-back statements.
WSU set the tone early, going 1-2 in the 400 medley relay. The A-team of Anna Rauchholz, Ashlyn Hernandez, Issabelle Parrish and Darcy Revitt cruised to a seven-second win, sending a clear message that the Cougars came to dominate. That early energy carried through the meet.
In the 100 free, WSU packed the top-5 with four swimmers, led by Avery Bulkley’s second-place finish. Then came a sweep in the 200 free, where Lauren Wille led a Cougar 1-2-3 finish. That depth is no accident-this team’s got layers, and they’re all performing.
Darcy Revitt continued her standout season with a win in the 100 breaststroke, clocking a 1:01.10. That time not only secured the win but also bumped her up the WSU all-time leaderboard-fifth-fastest in program history.
She wasn’t done, either. Revitt later added a 100 free win and anchored the 200 free relay to close out the meet.
Anna Rauchholz wasn’t far behind in the spotlight. She picked up wins in both the 100 back and 200 back, showing off her versatility and poise.
Mehlika Yalcin added a win in the 200 fly, and Barbora Mileisyte edged out Addyson Lewis in a tight 50 free race, 23.26 to 23.44. That kind of finish is what dual meets are all about-tight, competitive, and high-energy.
One of the day’s biggest highlights came from freshman Georgia Els. Having just joined the team earlier this month, she wasted no time making an impact, grabbing her first career win in the 200 breast. That’s the kind of debut that turns heads-and gives a glimpse of what the future might hold for WSU.
The Cougars also claimed the 500 free before wrapping up the meet with another relay win-this time in the 200 free relay, with Revitt, Mileisyte, Lewis and Parrish bringing it home.
Now, all eyes turn to the postseason. WSU heads to Houston for the Mountain West Conference Championships from February 18-21. Then it’s on to the big stage: the NCAA Championships in Atlanta, March 18-21.
With back-to-back undefeated seasons and a roster that’s firing on all cylinders, Washington State is more than just a team to watch-they’re a team to take seriously.