BERKELEY – California won 14 of 16 events, with three swimmers claiming two apiece, as the Golden Bears defeated Arizona State, 172-118, in a dual meet Friday at Spieker Aquatics Complex.
 
Cal, which was racing in competition for the first time in nearly a month, closes out its home campaign Saturday when the Bears host Arizona at noon. The meet serves as the final home appearance for four seniors – Valerie Hull, Jasmine Mau, Maija Roses and Noemie Thomas.
 
"Overall, we did a nice job but I can see we need to work some cobwebs out as we get back into racing after a tough training spell," head coach Teri McKeever said. "I think our top end performed well. We need to keep working on our depth throughout the lineup. Tomorrow will be special for our four seniors and we're looking forward to recognizing them for all they have done for our program these past four years."
 
Thomas was one of the double-winners, taking the 100-yard butterfly in 52.60 and the 200 fly in 1:58.41. In addition, junior Amy Bilquist prevailed in the 100 backstroke (53.38) and 100 freestyle (49.68), while freshman Robin Neumann won the 200 free (1:47.35) and 500 free (4:55.74).
 
Others to come out on top during the meet were sophomore Chenoa Devine in the 1000 free (10:01.70), freshman Ali Harrison in the 100 breast (1:02.99), sophomore Abbey Weitzeil in the 50 free (22.20), junior Kathleen Baker in the 200 back (1:57.15), junior Phoebe LaMay on the 1-meter springboard (315.45) and freshman Sarah Darcel in the 400 individual medley (4:18.14). The Bears also captured the 400 medley relay and 400 free relay.