2008 Woodie Awards
SectionsSwimming and diving falls to Mizzou, Arkansas
Kai Raymer
Issue date: 1/15/08 Section: Sports
Area college rivals gave the Missouri State swimming and diving teams a difficult welcome into 2008.
The men's squad lost a dual meet Saturday to Missouri (160.5-139.5), while the women fell to Arkansas (247-53) and Missouri (210-71).
Junior Victor Serra had a standout day on the men's side. Serra won first in the 100-yard butterfly (50.18) and 200-yard individual medley (1:52.99).
Senior Ignacio Gayo also grabbed two first place finishes, winning the 50-yard freestyle (20.71) and 100-yard freestyle (45.54).
Freshman Taylor Parsons, Serra and senior A.J. Goertzen won the top three spots in the 200-yard butterfly competition, respectively.
Other first place finishers for the men included Josh Udermann (200-yard freestyle) and Nicholas Villarroel (100-yard backstroke).
On the women's side, the 200-yard medley relay team of Jordan Hawkins, Frannie Moody, Andi Rojas-Jimenz and Matana Wellman placed second.
In the 200-yard freestyle relay, the team of Hawkins, Wellman, Rojas-Jimenz and Breanna Hollar took fifth.
Chelsea Ray's fourth place showing in the 3-meter diving event was the highest individual finish for Missouri State.
A busy weekend is ahead for Missouri State. The Bears travel to Truman State for a 4 p.m. meet Friday, then return home to host Southern Illinois Saturday at 2 p.m.
The men's squad lost a dual meet Saturday to Missouri (160.5-139.5), while the women fell to Arkansas (247-53) and Missouri (210-71).
Junior Victor Serra had a standout day on the men's side. Serra won first in the 100-yard butterfly (50.18) and 200-yard individual medley (1:52.99).
Senior Ignacio Gayo also grabbed two first place finishes, winning the 50-yard freestyle (20.71) and 100-yard freestyle (45.54).
Freshman Taylor Parsons, Serra and senior A.J. Goertzen won the top three spots in the 200-yard butterfly competition, respectively.
Other first place finishers for the men included Josh Udermann (200-yard freestyle) and Nicholas Villarroel (100-yard backstroke).
On the women's side, the 200-yard medley relay team of Jordan Hawkins, Frannie Moody, Andi Rojas-Jimenz and Matana Wellman placed second.
In the 200-yard freestyle relay, the team of Hawkins, Wellman, Rojas-Jimenz and Breanna Hollar took fifth.
Chelsea Ray's fourth place showing in the 3-meter diving event was the highest individual finish for Missouri State.
A busy weekend is ahead for Missouri State. The Bears travel to Truman State for a 4 p.m. meet Friday, then return home to host Southern Illinois Saturday at 2 p.m.
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