The men's and women's swim teams fell to the Whitworth Pirates on Saturday, January 17 in a conference meet in Spokane, Washington.

The women entered the meet undefeated in conference at 3-0The men's and women's swim teams fell to the first place Whitworth Pirates on Saturday, January 17 in a conference meet in Spokane, Washington. Both the men’s and women’s Whitworth teams currently secure the first place slot in conference.

The Pioneer women were handed their first conference loss of the season, as they entered the meet with an undefeated NWC record of 3-0. The lady Pirates, who were also undefeated in conference entering the meet, improved to 5-0 with the sweep. The women fell 141-52 as they moved into third place in NWC standings.

The Pioneer men also faced an undefeated Pirate team. The Pirate men entered the meet with the same impressive record as their women at 5-0 in NWC and 5-1 overall. The men dropped to the Pirates 167-25. Despite both teams losses to the dominant first place Pirates, the men and women swam strong races.

The Pioneer women will return to Zehntbauer Swimming Pavilion on Monday, January 19, when they host the University of Alaska at 11 am.