ST. GEORGE, Utah (December 12, 2025) - Northern Arizona Swimming & Diving opened its two-day exhibition relay meet against Utah Tech with a strong and composed performance on Friday evening, finishing day one tied at 51–51 after six relay events in St. George.
The Lumberjacks claimed three relay victories on the night, taking first place in the 4×100 IM relay, 300-yard backstroke relay, and 300-yard breaststroke relay, showcasing balance and depth across the relay lineup.
NAU's first win came in the 4×100 IM relay, as Beezer Geer, Mariana Diaz-Ponce, Kat Richter, and Kokona Watanabe touched first in 3:57.78, with another NAU relay close behind at 3:58.40. Momentum continued in the 300-yard backstroke relay, where Gracie Munk, Allie Hayes, and Isahbel Krasht earned the top spot in 2:48.93.
The Lumberjacks added their third relay win in the 300-yard breaststroke relay, as Mariana Diaz-Ponce, Trelise Dance, and Cydnie Perkins combined for a winning time of 3:09.74.
Across the remaining relays, Northern Arizona remained competitive throughout the evening, earning runner-up finishes in the 200-yard freestyle relay, 300-yard butterfly relay, and 500-yard freestyle relay, while multiple relay entries gained valuable race experience in the exhibition format.
Following the opening night, head coach Andy reflected on the performance: "Relays tonight ended in a tie, 51–51. We won the IM, backstroke, and breaststroke relays. Lots of good swims at the end of a five-hour travel day. Looking forward to tomorrow."
The exhibition meet continues on Saturday, as the Lumberjacks look to build on Friday's momentum and close out the weekend in St. George.
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