SAN FRANCISCO – California junior Ryan Hoffer was named the Pac-12 Conference Swimmer of the Month on Thursday following an impressive showing at the Minnesota Invitational in Minneapolis on Dec. 4-7.
 
In the Bears' final meet of the 2019 calendar year, Hoffer won one individual title and two relay titles while posting NCAA "A" cuts in five total events, including four relays.
 
Individually, Hoffer became the first swimmer to break the 19-second mark in the 50 freestyle this season, touching the wall in 18.98 to win the event. It stands as the fastest time in the nation so far during the 2019-20 season and is also the fifth-fastest in program history.
 
Hoffer also played a part on two winning relays, helping Cal claim "A" cuts in the 200 medley relay (1:23.12) and the 200 free relay (1:16.01). The 200 free relay finish is the fastest in the nation so far this season. The Scottsdale, Ariz., native additionally had a hand in Cal's "A" cuts in the 400 medley relay (3:03.89) and 400 free relay (2:50.59) events.
 
Hoffer is the first Bear to be tabbed as the Pac-12 Swimmer of the Month since Andrew Seliskar earned the honor in December of 2018. The Pac-12 office will shift to a weekly award system starting on Jan. 8.
 
Hoffer and the Bears are gearing up for a busy start to the New Year, as they will host the Cal Invitational on Jan. 18-19 and consecutive Pac-12 dual meets against Arizona and Arizona State on Jan. 24 and Jan. 25. All three meets will be held at Spieker Aquatics Complex.
 
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