A last-minute change in the location of Saturday’s swim meet didn’t stop the Washington University swim and dive teams from cruising to three wins out of four in their final meet before conference championships. Relocated to Principia College in Elsah, Ill., due to issues with the I.E.

On Saturday afternoon, the Washington University men’s and women’s swimming teams competed in a dual meet with Division I Southern Illinois University. Despite their valiant efforts, the Bears fell short, leaving Carbondale, Ill., with 15 second-place and 18 third-place finishes.

The Washington University baseball team (24-13, 3-3) ‘stole’ a victory over Principia College on Saturday, breaking a school record in the process. Freshman Kyle Billig had five steals as the Bears ran rampant against the Panthers. The team stole a season-high 15 bases in a 14-4 mercy-rule win.

Welcome home. In their first home game in nearly three weeks, four players found the back of the net as the No. 15 Washington University men’s soccer team recorded a decisive 4-1 victory over Principia College on Thursday, Oct. 21.

Washington University swimmers took to the starting blocks and left the Principia College Panthers in their wake as the men’s team routed the competition 134-76 and the women picked up a 116-73 win.

Washington University snapped Principia College’s 13-0 record, scoring three goals to Principia’s one on Tuesday night.

The Washington University men’s soccer team will be looking to match or exceed last season’s NCAA Elite Eight appearance. Last season, the team finished 16-5-2 (4-1-2 UAA), third in the tough University Athletic Association conference.