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Swimmers take care of business against Seattle U, Whitaker leads the way
The Cougars didn't mess around. Seattle U came to Pullman and left with a loss, plain and simple. Whitaker set the tone, and the rest of the squad followed. That's how you handle business in October: no drama, no letdown, just a clean win against a regional opponent.
There's something satisfying about a meet like this. It's not the headline-grabbing showdown of the season, but it's the kind of work that builds a team. You don't win the big ones in February if you're sleepwalking through the ones in October. The swimmers clearly got the memo.
Whitaker leading the way is a good sign. When you've got someone willing to step up and carry the load, it takes pressure off everyone else. They can settle in, do their jobs, and let the results pile up. That's how a squad starts believing in itself.
And if you want more on the momentum this program is carrying, check out "Emerson Matthews on the win, the grind, and proving it in Texas." Different sport, same attitude. These Cougs aren't just showing up; they're showing out.
For now, the pool is taken care of. The scoreboard says what it says. Next one up, and the Cougs keep moving.
Go Cougs.
