News Summary
The San Diego swimming and diving team competed against San Diego State in a dual meet at their home pool, concluding with a loss of 81-67. The Toreros saw group participation from 23 swimmers, with notable performances in individual events and relays. Despite this setback, the team remains focused on improving as they prepare for upcoming meets, including the Pepperdine Invite. This reflects their ongoing efforts to enhance performance in a challenging season, as SDSU continues to maintain a strong history of victories over USD.
San Diego, CA – The San Diego swimming and diving team faced off against San Diego State (SDSU) in a dual meet at their home pool on September 26, 2025. This event marked the second meet of the season for the Toreros, who were eager to improve their performance after a previous loss.
In this matchup, the Toreros finished with a score of 81-67, as SDSU swept the top three spots in every individual event except for the 400 free. This defeat continued the Aztecs’ dominance, as they have now won all 14 pentathlon meetings against the Toreros since 2011.
A total of 23 swimmers from San Diego participated across eight different events during the meet. Notable performances included the team of Penelope Leonard, Elise Sullivan, Ava Delaney, and Alison Diehl, who secured third place in the 200 medley relay. Additionally, Alison Diehl competed individually and achieved a fourth-place finish in the 150-yard butterfly, clocking in with a time of 1:33.13. Sydney Wilson also shone in her second meet, finishing fourth in the 150-yard backstroke, registering a time of 1:34.06.
Individual Competitors
The complete list of competitors from San Diego who participated in the meet includes:
- Milan Bever
- Haley Borja
- Skylar Bruner
- Ava Craig
- Ashley Deabler
- Ava Delaney
- Alison Diehl
- Claudia Dumais
- Bethany Garcia
- Amalia Guerra
- Skyler Horder
- Chloe Howell
- Erin Kau
- Penelope Leonard
- Alexandra Ostrom
- Mallory Paine
- Elle Ramos
- Gwendolyn Smith
- Elise Sullivan
- Anna Vermeulen
- Analeis Vos
- Emma Welch
- Sydney Wilson
Upcoming Events
Looking ahead, the Toreros will next compete in the Pepperdine Invite on Saturday, October 4, starting at 10:00 a.m. at Raleigh Runnels Memorial Pool in Malibu. Fans and supporters can follow the team’s updates through their social media channels on Twitter/X and Instagram ‘@USD.Swim.Dive’.
Season Context
This meet follows a prior competition held on September 19, 2025, where the Toreros also faced SDSU in an annual pentathlon, resulting in a narrow loss for USD with a score of 33-24. The dual meet against SDSU was a test for the Toreros, revealing areas for improvement as they gear up for upcoming challenges.
As SDSU prepares for their next competitions, including a face-off against Pepperdine on October 9 and the Fresno State Invitational on October 10-11, 2025, the Toreros remain focused on developing their skills and building momentum in the season ahead.
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Additional Resources
- USD Toreros News
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