Penn West California athletics update

The Penn West California Vulcans swimming team secured four event victories during a dual meet at Lock Haven, despite a 118-87 loss. Notable individual performances included Adeline McCusker winning the 200 breaststroke with a season-best time, Carly Glaser winning the 200 freestyle, and Rachel Smith winning the 200 backstroke. The 200 medley relay team, consisting of Rachel Smith, Adeline McCusker, Lacey Noble, and Tabitha Smith, also claimed a victory.

In men’s basketball, the PSAC West preseason poll has placed the Vulcans third. Defending national champion Gannon is the preseason favorite in the division, followed by Indiana. The California men’s team enters the season looking to defend its PSAC championship while replacing its entire starting lineup. The women’s basketball team was picked to finish fourth in the West division, with Indiana named the preseason favorite.