Springfield Standard

Missouri State University's men's and women's swimming and diving teams achieved significant victories over the University of Nebraska Omaha during a two-day meet at the H&K Swimming Pool in Omaha. The men's team finished with a score of 182.5-109.5, while the women's team won 179-118.

On the first day, Missouri State's men led 95-66, beginning with a win in the 200 medley relay by Carter Crook, Luigi Da Silva, Jack Ailshire, and Matvei Chesakov. Anderson Brown secured first place in the 400-yard individual medley (3:57.12), followed by Mate Miszlai and Tomas Chocholaty for a Bears sweep. Zach Mendez won the 200-yard freestyle (1:37.04). Da Silva also took first in the 100-yard breaststroke (53.19), narrowly beating teammate Kiefer Roemer. Gonzolo Ruiz claimed victory in the 100-yard backstroke (49.18), and Ilias El Fallaki won the 500-yard freestyle (4:28.89). In diving, Logan Schelfaut placed second on the three-meter board.

For the women, Missouri State held a comfortable lead after day one at 96-70. Olivia Sala, Lana Janson, Addie Ludbrook, and Makenzie Kurre opened with a win in the 200-yard medley relay (1:42.94). Lillie Freulon edged out Ludbrook to win the 100-yard butterfly (54.29). Sala added another victory in the 400-yard individual medley (4:24.34), while Janson narrowly beat Kurre in the 200-yard freestyle (1:49.12). Lindsey Hervey was victorious in the 500-yard freestyle (4:56.90), and Janson teamed up with Cameryn Johnson, Kurre, and Ludbrook to take first in the 200-yard freestyle relay (1:34.33). Delaney Nickels won on the one-meter diving board.

The second day saw continued success for both teams as they closed out their respective wins against Omaha.

Schelfaut again finished second on one-meter diving behind Omaha's Nathan Frette for a second consecutive day.

El Fallaki claimed victory in the men's mile race—the 1650-yard freestyle—with Ruiz winning his event in backstroke and Da Silva taking another breaststroke title.

Anderson Brown captured first place again in butterfly events; Kayden Hedrick followed closely behind him for second place.

Missouri State ended with a win in both men's and women's final relays—Chesakov, Chris Bedsole, Mendez, and Miszlai took gold for men; Janson joined Aleca Howard, Paige Corbin, and Kurre for women’s top finish.

Evie Kolb marked her first collegiate victory by winning women's mile race—the 1650 free—in dominant fashion.

Following these results, Missouri State will next compete at Indianapolis’ House of Champions Invitational from November 20 at IU Natatorium.