Idaho Won Swim Meet Against College of Idaho
The University of Idaho women's swim and dive team secured a victory during their recent competition.
Updated on Oct. 5, 2026 in Swimming
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The University of Idaho women's swim and dive team defeated the College of Idaho in a recent meet. The Vandals finished first in every event they entered.
Why it matters
The victory highlights the depth of the University of Idaho roster, which features 30 athletes, compared to the five-person roster of the College of Idaho. This performance builds momentum for the team following their previous season results.
Katy Foley secured first-place finishes in the 50-yard freestyle and the mixed 200-yard backstroke. Bella Liao won the 200-yard freestyle, edging out teammate Isabelle Borke who took second place.
The players
Katy Foley
She is a member of the University of Idaho swim and dive team who joined the school's leaderboard for records in Spring 2026.
Bella Liao
She is a competitor on the University of Idaho swim team who finished first in the 200-yard freestyle during the meet.
Isabelle Borke
She is a member of the University of Idaho swim team who placed second in the 200-yard freestyle event.
The details
The University of Idaho team utilized their full roster of 30 swimmers to sweep all contested events, including various freestyle, backstroke, and relay races. This dominant performance comes as the squad looks to improve upon their fifth-place finish at the Mountain Pacific Swimming Federation Championships in February.
Timeline
The meet took place on October 3, 2026.
The University of Idaho will face Seattle University on October 9, 2026.
Season Trajectory
This victory strengthens the team's standing as they prepare for the Mountain Pacific Swimming Federation Open Water Championship later this season. The result sets a positive tone for upcoming dual meets following their fifth-place finish in February.
The University of Idaho remains undefeated in events they entered during this meet, maintaining a strong position for their upcoming head-to-head match against Seattle University. With 10 seniors on the roster, the team is leaning on veteran experience as they navigate their 2026-27 schedule.
The takeaway
Maintaining a deep roster allows the University of Idaho to rotate athletes across multiple disciplines effectively. Such early-season dominance is often a precursor to stronger finishes in later conference championship meets.
What happens next
The University of Idaho swim and dive team is scheduled to compete against Seattle University on October 9, 2026.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by The Argonaut.
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