2011-12 missouri state swimming & diving guide

2011-12 Guide

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Missouri State UniversityBears Swimming and Diving

2011-12 Schedule

Date Opponent Location Time

Oct. 8 Show-Me Showdown Columbia, Mo. 10 a.m.Oct. 15 Southern Illinois * Springfield 12 p.m.Oct. 28 Drury Springfield 5 p.m.Oct. 29 Alumni/Intrasquad Meet Springfield 5 p.m.Nov. 4 Lindenwood Springfield 5 p.m.Nov. 5 Truman State Springfield 2 p.m. Nov. 10 Missouri Springfield 4 p.m. Nov. 18-20 TYR Invitational (Northwestern) Evanston, Ill. All Day Dec. 17-19 Incarnate Word X-Mas Invitational San Antonio, Texas All Day Jan. 14 @ Truman State Kirksville, Mo. 2 p.m. Jan. 19 @ Drury Springfield 5 p.m. Jan. 20 William Jewell Springfield 4 p.m. Jan. 21 Lindenwood St. Peters, Mo. 1 p.m. Jan. 27 Evansville * Springfield 4 p.m. Feb. 16-18 MVC Championships (women) Carbondale, Ill. All Day March 1-3 MAC Championships (men) Oxford, Ohio All Day March 8-10 NCAA Zone ‘D’ Diving Championships Iowa City, Iowa All DayMarch 15-17 NCAA Women’s Championships Auburn, Ala. All DayMarch 22-24 NCAA Men’s Championships Seattle, Wash. All Day

Ø Bold indicates home meets at Hammons Student CenterØ * indicates conference meetsØ Times listed are Springfield times

Quick FactsLocation ...............................................................................................Springfield, Mo.Founded...................................................................................................................1905Enrollment............................................................................................................23,092Nickname ...............................................................................................................BearsColors ..................................................................................................Maron and WhiteMascot ................................................................................................................BoomerFacility .................................................................................. Hammons Student CenterLength ...............................................................................................................25 YardsPresident (Interim) .........................................................................................Clif SmartDirector of Athletics .....................................................................................Kyle MoatsFaculty Athletics Representative ...............................................................James HutterWomen’s Conference .........................................................Missouri Valley ConferenceMen’s Conference ............................................................... Mid-American Conference

Coaching StaffInterim Head Swimming Coach.................................................................Dave CollinsAlma Mater ..................................................................................................Drury/2005Email Address ...........................................................DavidCollins@MissouriState.eduHead Diving Coach ................................................................................Jim HuelskampAlma Mater ............................................................................................ Nebraska/1988Assistant Swimming Coach ...................................................................Josh UdermannVolunteer Assistant Swimming Coach ............................................Chelsea Dirks-HamVolunteer Assistant Diving Coach ...................................................... Eric Ducourneau

Women’s Team Information2010-11 Dual Meet Record ....................................................................................... 8-32010-11 MVC Finish .............................................................................1st (944 points)Letterwinners Returning .............................................................................................17Newcomers ...................................................................................................................9

Men’s Team Information2010-11 Dual Meet Record ....................................................................................... 8-32010-11 MAC Finish ............................................................................5th (432 points)Letterwinners Returning .............................................................................................11Newcomers .................................................................................................................12

Athletics Communications StaffAssistant AD for Communications ..........................................................Rick KindhartAssistant Director of Ath. Communications ............................................ Ben AdamsonAssistant Director of Ath. Communications ...................................................Tim BohnAssistant Director of Ath. Communications ............................................. Eric DoennigAthletics Communications Assistant .......................................................... Kevin KaneAthletics Communications Graduate Assistant .......................................Ashlee RussellAthletics Communications Graduate Assistant ....................................... Adam Samson

ContactSwimming & Diving Media Contact ...................................................... Adam SamsonOffice Phone .............................................................................................417.836.5402Cell Phone .................................................................................................402.689.2169Email Address ..................................................... Samson1988@live.missouristate.eduFax.............................................................................................................417.836.4868Mailing Address ...................................................................Athletics Communications........................................................................................................901 S. National Ave....................................................................................................Springfield, MO 65804Website ...................................................................................... missouristatebears.com

Table of Contents2011-12 Schedule ............................................................................... Inside Front CoverTable of Contents ........................................................................................................... 32010-11 Season Recap ................................................................................................... 4Records Against All Opponents ..................................................................................... 5Coaching Staff ............................................................................................................6-7Men’s Swimming & Diving

2011-12 NCAA Qualifying Standards ................................................................. 8Roster ................................................................................................................... 9Bios................................................................................................................10-212010-11 Schedule/Results .................................................................................. 222010-11 Top Performers by Event ..................................................................... 232010-11 Awards & Honors ................................................................................. 242010-11 CollegeSwimming.com Mid-Major Polls ............................................ 252011 MAC Championships Recap ..................................................................... 262011 MAC Championships Results ................................................................... 27Yearly Conference Championships Summary ..............................................28-29Individual Records ............................................................................................. 30Relay Records .................................................................................................... 31All-Time Top-Five Performers by Event ........................................................... 32All-Time Letterwinners .................................................................................33-34

CSCAA Scholar-All America Release ......................................................................... 35Women’s Swimming & Diving

2011-12 NCAA Qualifying Standards ............................................................... 36Roster ................................................................................................................. 37Bios................................................................................................................38-512010-11 Schedule/Results .................................................................................. 522010-11 Top Performers by Event ..................................................................... 532010-11 Awards & Honors ................................................................................. 542010-11 CollegeSwimming.com Mid-Major Polls ............................................ 552011 MAC Championships Recap ..................................................................... 562011 MAC Championships Results ................................................................... 57Yearly Conference Championships Summary ................................................... 58Individual Records ............................................................................................. 59Relay Records .................................................................................................... 60All-Time Top-Five Performers by Event ........................................................... 61All-Time Letterwinners ...................................................................................... 62

Missouri State University .......................................................................................63-90Missouri State Administration & Staff ...................................................................91-99Jack Steck Through the Years .............................................................................100-101Bears Across the Globe .......................................................................Inside Back Cover

The 2011-12 Missouri State men’s and women’s swimming & div-ing guide was created by Adam Samson with assistance from Tim Bohn, Rick Kindhart, Eric Doennig, Ben Adamson and Ashlee Rus-sell. Photos were provided by Missouri State Photo Services.

Missouri State Intercollegiate Athletics Mission Statement(approved by the Board of Governors October 1995, revised

November 1999, December 2001, October 2003)

Abridged Version - Missouri State University (MSU) is committed to an intercollegiate athletics program which complements the mission of the University and operates in accordance with the principles and regulations of the National College Athletic Asso-ciation. As a member of various athletics conferences, Missouri State is committed to academic and athletics excellence, sound fiscal management practices, enhancement of the physical and educational welfare of student-athletes, equal opportunity, char-acter development, principles of amateurism, as well as the fun-damental values of sportsmanship, civility, and the common vir-tue of good citizenship.

Times and scores used for the top performances and career bests are as of Feb. 6, 2012 (prior to the 2012 MAC and MVC Champi-onships).

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Swimming & Diving

The 2010-11 swimming and diving season was full of ups and downs. The men’s squad, in their second season of competition in the Mid-American Conference, stumbled to a fifth-place finish. On the other side, the women’s team captured their fourth consecutive conference crown and their eighth in nine years. Since Missouri State joined the Missouri Valley Conference in the 98-99 season, no team has won more conference championships than the Bears. Only one other team in Valley history has had eight titles in nine years, Southern Illinois.

The season began with cross-town rival Drury University coming to Hammons Student Center Pool on Oct. 22 to renew Springfield’s Duel in the Pool. Last season, the Bears and Panthers split the season series 1-1. In the first meeting this season, the Panthers walked away with two wins, the men by a score of 118-125 and the women by a score of 102-137.

The Bears hoped to rebound at conference foe Southern Illinois on Oct. 22. The Bears and Salukis meeting is usually one of the top matchups in the Missouri Valley and Mid-American Conferences. The meetings are always close affairs, with the men’s all-time series at 11-10 in favor of MSU and the women at 5-9 in favor of SIU. In the meet, the Bears fell to 0-2 on the season with 142-99 (men) and 140-103 (women) losses in Carbondale.

To stop the skid, Missouri State hosted the Lindenwood Lions in Springfield. Head coach Jack Steck was hoping that history would repeat itself as the Bears have never lost to the Lions in six meetings. The trend held true as the men and women escaped with 156-80 and 175-56 point wins, respectively. The women’s team, in particular, was impressive, as they did not lose an event in the meet.

On Nov. 12, the Bears travelled to Kirksville, Mo. to take on the Bulldogs of Truman State. While the men boast an impressive 21-0 mark against the Bull-dogs, Truman State has given the women fits in the past with a series record of 4-9 in favor of the Bulldogs. However, the women bucked the trend to win in Kirksville for the first time since 2005. The men also pulled out a victory, bring-ing each team to a 2-2 dual record on the season.

After rebounding to a .500 dual-meet record, Missouri State entered their invita-tional schedule. The first invitational was the highly competitive Purdue Invita-tional. Perennial powerhouses such at Ohio State, Michigan, Louisville and host school Purdue all participated in the meet. Even with all the top-tier competition, sophomore sensation Amber Green impressed. Her time of 50.14 in the 100-yard freestyle earned second in the event and made the NCAA Consideration Time. Fellow sophomore Aaron Henry was also impressive in the 200-yard backstroke. His time of 1:51.23 finished seventh overall and was one of the best times in the MAC at that time. Despite some impressive performances, the depth of the big-ger schools kept Missouri State down in the standings. The men finished fifth of seven and the women were sixth of eight.

The next two invitational meets took place in Mississippi at the Delta State Christmas Invite and the Tunica Invitational. The Bears built upon their impres-sive performances to leave the Magnolia State with two first-place finishes for each team. The Bears dominated the competition with each team winning their respective meets by at least 150 points.

After the invitational season, Missouri State picked up where it left off in the dual season with Truman State coming to Springfield. Though the location was different, the result was the same as their first matchup, with the Bears claiming victory. The men went 153-48 and the women were 148-57 to bring both records to 3-2 on the year.

The next meet was a shot at redemption with the Bears travelling cross-town to Drury for the second of the two meetings on the season. This meeting was televised locally on Mediacom. The television audience was in for a show, as the women’s meet came down to the final event; the 400-yard freestyle relay. Going into the final event, the Bears held a meager 112-110 lead. This close margin meant that whoever won the final event, the 200-yard freestyle relay, won the meet. Sprint freestyle is a strong point for both teams and the packed crowd at Breech Pool was ready for a great race. Heading into the final turn, both the

Bears and Panthers touched the far wall simultaneously. Down the final stretch Drury’s Kelsey Ward and MSU’s Anna Ahlin were stroke for stroke. The two seemed to touch the wall at the same time. The crowd fell silent as all eyes turned to the official scoreboard for the times. They arrived with Drury posting a time of 1:36.88 and MSU at 1:36.95. The women lost the event by a mere .07 seconds. The final team score came up to 121-118. The men’s score was a little more lopsided, with Drury winning by a score of 146-97.

With a 3-3 dual record, the Bears hit the road for the Lindenwood Quads. This triple-dual format would pit the Bears against Lindenwood, Illinois Tech and St. Louis University. In the meet, Missouri State rebounded from the tough loss at Drury to defeat all three competitors and move to 6-3 on the season. The freshman trio of Jared Roberts, Yuri Garanito and Michal Bulak showed signs of things to come with impressive showings in St. Charles.

For the final weekend of the regular season, Missouri State competed against conference foe Evansville and took on Eastern Illinois for the first time in the Jack Steck era. Both meetings were rousing victories for the maroon and white. At Evansville, the final tally was 92-21 for the men and 72-41 for the women. At Eastern Illinois, the men won by a score of 136-69 and the women by a score of 146-56. Both the men and the women finished the season 8-3 in dual meets this season.

Next up was the State Farm MVC Women’s Swimming and Diving Champi-onship in Carbondale, Ill. Last season, the Bears dominated the field with the second-largest margin of victory in conference history en route to their third con-secutive title. This season, Missouri State made history by winning their fourth consecutive title. It is the second time in school history the Bears have won four championships in a row and only the fourth time in conference history.

Highlighting Missouri State’s run was Green. Green competed in three individual events and four relays, setting new school and conference records in all but one event. Junior Brianna Willoughby also set a new conference mark in the 200-yard IM, breaking a six year record. The 400-yard freestyle relay squad did not set a record, but it did finish first in the meet, marking the first time since the 04-05 season a team has won all five relay events in the meet. For her efforts, Green was named the MVC Swimmer of the Year, becoming the fifth Bear to earn the honor. Head coach Jack Steck was named MVC Coach of the Year for the seventh time, building on his record of most Coach of the Year awards in MVC history.

In total, Missouri State won six individual events and all five relay events, set seven new conference records and landed eleven first-team all-conference squad members and seven on the honorable mention team.

Trying to repeat the women’s success, the men’s team also travelled to Carbon-dale for the Mid-American Conference championship. This is only the second year the men have competed in the MAC. In their first season, the Bears placed third in the seven-team field. This season, the Bears faced a sophomore slump, finishing fifth, matching the lowest conference finish in the school’s history. Though the Bears faced adversity, the future looks bright with sophomore the freshman trio of Roberts, Garanito and Bulak all earned all-MAC honors. Addi-tionally, sophomore Daan Jansen was named to the all-MAC team for the second consecutive season. Roberts was the only Bear to win an event, winning the 1650-yard freestyle with a time of 15:35.22. He was also the only freshman in the MAC to win an individual event.

Green was named MSU Female Swimmer of the Year and Anna Ahlin was named Freshman of the Year after winning both the 100- and 200-yard backstroke events at the MVC Championship. For the men, Roberts took home both the Men’s Swimmer of the Year and the Freshman of the Year honors. Additionally, senior Katharina Voelkel was named the Dr. Mary Jo Wynn Female Scholar-Athlete of the Year, awarded to the top scholar-athlete in the entire athletics department. Voelkel graduated with a 4.0 GPA in her double major of Mathematics/Biology. This is the second consecutive season that a swimmer has won the award, with diver Chelsea Ray receiving the honor the year before.

2010-11 Missouri State Season Recap

Missouri State Swimming & Diving4 2011-12

Swimming & Diving

Opponent ......................................................MSU RecordAlabama, University of ................................................ 0-1Arkansas, University of ............................................... 0-7Arkansas-Little Rock, University of ............................ 2-0Auburn University ....................................................... 0-1Clemson, University of ................................................ 0-1Delta State University .................................................. 6-0Denver, University of ................................................... 0-1Drury University ........................................................ 2-8Eastern Illinois University ........................................... 1-0Emory University ......................................................... 1-0Evansville, University of ............................................ 9-2Florida Alantic, University of ...................................... 0-1Henderson State University ......................................... 4-0Houston University ...................................................... 1-0Illinois Institute of Technology .................................... 3-0Illinois State University ............................................... 0-1Indiana, University of .................................................. 0-1Iowa, University of ...................................................... 0-2

Iowa State University ................................................... 0-1John Brown University ................................................ 4-0Kansas, University of ................................................... 0-6Kentucky, University of .............................................. 0-1Lincoln College ............................................................ 1-0Lindenwood University ............................................. 8-0Louisiana-Monroe, University of................................. 7-0Louisiana State University ........................................... 0-1Missouri, University of ............................................ 0-10Nebraska, University of .............................................. 0-4Nebraska - Omaha, University of ................................ 1-0North Texas, University of ........................................... 3-1Northern Iowa, University of ....................................... 3-0Rice University ............................................................ 0-1Saint Louis University ................................................. 5-0South Dakota State University ..................................... 1-0Southern Illinois University .................................... 5-10Tennessee, University of .............................................. 0-1Texas Christian University ........................................... 1-6

Truman State University ........................................... 6-9Vincennes University ................................................... 1-0Virginia Tech University .............................................. 0-1Webster University ....................................................... 1-0Western Illinois University .......................................... 8-1Western Kentucky University ...................................... 2-1Wyoming, University of............................................... 1-0

Opponent ................................................... MSU RecordAlabama, University of ................................................ 0-2Arkansas, University of ............................................. 3-13Arkansas-Little Rock, University of .......................... 15-3Augustana College ....................................................... 1-0Auburn University ....................................................... 0-1Austin College ............................................................. 6-0Bradley University ....................................................... 2-1Central Arkansas, University of ................................... 2-0Central Missouri State University ...............................11-5Cincinnati, University of .............................................. 0-2Clemson University ..................................................... 0-1Delta State University ................................................ 9-0Denver, University of ................................................... 0-1Dillard University ........................................................ 2-0Drury University ...................................................... 9-13Eastern Illinois University ........................................... 1-1Eastern Kentucky University ....................................... 1-0Emory University ......................................................... 1-0Evansville, University of .......................................... 14-0Florida Alantic ............................................................. 1-0Florida A&M University .............................................. 2-0Harding University....................................................... 1-0Henderson State University ....................................... 18-0Hendrix College ......................................................... 13-6Illinois, University of ................................................... 2-0Illinois Institute of Technology .................................... 3-0Illinois State University ............................................... 0-1

Indiana University ........................................................ 0-2Indiana State University ............................................... 0-1Iowa, University of ...................................................... 1-1Iowa State University ................................................. 0-8John Brown University .............................................. 18-4Kansas, University of ................................................. 1-8Kansas State University ............................................. 0-2Kentucky, University of ............................................... 0-1Lamar University ....................................................... 1-0Lincoln College .......................................................... 2-0Lindenwood University ............................................. 8-0Louisiana, University of, Monroe, ............................. 13-6LSU ............................................................................ 1-10Louisville, University of .............................................. 1-0McMurray University .................................................. 2-0Millikin University....................................................... 1-0Missouri, University of ............................................ 8-12Missouri, S & T ........................................................ 26-10Missouri, University of, Saint Louis ............................ 6-0Nebraska, University of ............................................... 0-1New Orleans, University of ......................................... 1-0Northern Illinois University ......................................... 1-0Northern Iowa, University of ....................................... 5-0Northwest Missouri State University ........................... 8-3Oklahoma, University of .............................................. 2-3Oklahoma State University .......................................... 0-1Oral Roberts University ............................................. 12-1Ouachita Baptist University ......................................... 5-0

Pittsburg State University ....................................... 12-6-1Principia College .......................................................... 6-0Rice University ............................................................ 4-0Saint Louis University ................................................. 7-0South Dakota State University ..................................... 1-0Southeast Missouri State University ............................ 8-4Southern Arkansas University...................................... 2-0Southern Illinois University ...................................11-11Southern Methodist University .................................... 0-2Southern Mississippi, University of ............................. 1-1Texas, University of ..................................................... 0-2Texas A&M University ................................................ 0-1Texas Christian University ........................................... 7-9Truman State University ......................................... 23-0Tulane University ......................................................... 1-5Valparaiso University ................................................... 0-0Vincennes University ................................................... 1-0Virginia Tech University .............................................. 0-1Washington (St. Louis) University .............................. 3-1Webster University ....................................................... 2-0Western Illinois University ........................................ 10-0Western Kentucky University ...................................... 4-3Wisconsin-Green Bay, University of ........................... 1-0Wisconsin-Milwaukee, University of .......................... 1-0Wyoming, University of............................................... 1-0

Men’s Records Against All Opponents

Women’s Records Against All Opponents

***Records do not include results from 2011-12 schedule; 2011-12 opponents are bolded


Men’s Swimming & Diving

Following the retirement of longtime head coach Jack Steck in December of 2011, Dave Collins was tabbed as the interim head coach for the remainder of the 2011-12 swimming & diving season.

Collins joined Jack Steck’s staff in 2007 after a successful stint as head coach of the Springfield Parkview High and Ozark High swimming & diving programs. After one season at Missouri State, Collins was promoted to associate head swimming coach for the Bears’ swimming & diving program.

As the associate head coach, Collins was given the task of coordinating the Missouri State recruiting efforts for both the men’s and women’s squads. With Steck leading the distance groups, Collins concentrated his efforts primarily on the sprint and stroke groups.

Since his arrival at Missouri State, the Bears have broken all but one of the school records in the non-freestyle events on both the men’s and women’s side.

In 2011, Collins helped lead the Bears to a fourth-straight MVC title as numerous records were set at the conference championship. Missouri State took home all five relays, while also collecting six individual titles.

The Bears came away with their biggest margin of victory at the 2010 MVC Championships, in large part because of the success in the stroke events. The swimmers combined for five individual gold medals (Willoughby, Dirks-Ham (3), Moody) and first place in each of the medley relays. In their first go-around at the Mid-American Conference Championships, the MSU men secured a third-place team finish and produced champions in the 200 and 400 medley, as well as Roko Simunic (100 back) and Nick Carter (200 fly).

Missouri State once again led the pack at the women’s conference meet in 2009. The Bears recorded the program’s sixth women’s title and Collins’ stroke group played a key role as they totaled seven gold including three from Jordan Hawkins and two apiece from Brianna Willoughby and Chelsea Dirks-Ham.

In his first season as an asssistant coach for the Bears, Collins helped lead the men to their first Sun Belt Conference championship. With his guidance, three swimmers from the 2007-08 men’s squad achieved NCAA National Championship “B” cuts. Also in that first year, he helped coach the women’s team, which recaptured the Missouri Valley Conference title for the 2007-08 season.

Collins continues to serve as head coach of the Missouri State Aquatics club team, where he works to develop swimmers of all ages. He has coached numerous Missouri Valley LSC top-eight finishers, sectional qualifiers and produced the program’s first junior national qualifier.

Collins is a member of the American Swim Coaches Association (ASCA) in addition to the College Swim Coaches Association of America (CSCAA).

Collegiately, Collins was an academic All-American while swimming at Drury University. He specialized in the backstroke events, helping the Panthers to Division II national titles in 2003 and 2005 and national runner-up finishes in 2002 and 2004. The San Antonio, Texas, product earned a Bachelor of Arts in design arts in 2005 from Drury and continued there as a graduate assistant completing his Masters in Communications in 2007.

Interim Head CoachDAVE COLLINS

5th Season at Missouri StateAlma Mater: Drury, 2005

ContactEmail - [email protected] - @MoStateSwim

Missouri State Coaching Staff


Swimming & Diving

Head diving coach Jim Huelskamp enters his eighth season at the helm of the Bears’ diving program. Prior to joining the Missouri State swimming & diving staff in 2004, Huelskamp competed and coached for more than two decades at a variety of schools in Nebraska.

He is a three-time MVC Diving Coach of the Year, winning the award in his second year as coach (05-06), at the 2008 MVC Championships and then again for the 2009-10 season.

Huelskamp has developed some of Bears’ top divers in school history including varsity record holders Stacey Arkovich and Eric Ducourneau. Many of his divers have rewritten the MSU record books, cracking into the all-time top-five perfomers list.

Under his tutelage, Ducourneau was named MSU Diver of the Year four seasons in-a-row and also was an NCAA Zone ‘D’ Championships qualifier in as many years.

In 2010, Huelskamp’s divers had a big year at their respective conference meets. At the MVC Championships, Heather Fulton brought home the title in the 1-meter diving competition. On the 3-meter board, Chelsea Ray and Fulton teamed up for a 2-3 finish and scored valuable points for the Bears. Ducourneau wrapped up 2009-10 season with a fourth-place finish at the Mid-American Conference Championships.

At the 2009 Sun Belt Conference Championships, Ducourneau broke into the top three and scored a silver medal in the 1-meter, while Chelsea Ray earned a bronze medal at the MVC Championships in the 3-meter diving competition.

Huelskamp helped coach the Bears to their first-ever Sun Belt Conference championship in 2008. Ducourneau put together a stellar performance, finishing second in the 1-meter and third in the 3-meter competition. In addition, Ducourneau was one of 13 divers selected from the region to head to the NCAA Zone ‘D’ Championships. On the women’s side, Huelskamp was named MVC Diving Coach of the Year after he guided conference champion Chelsea Ray to the top on the 3-meter board and fifth place in the 1-meter competition.

During the 2005-06 season, Huelkamp was named MVC Diving Coach of the Year as he led Stacey Arkovich to a conference title in 3-meter diving and guided Ryan Maeker to second- and third-place finishes at the Missouri Valley Invitational.

Huelskamp received his Bachelor of Arts in Industrial Education from the University of Nebraska in 1988. Competitively, Huelskamp dove for Nebraska and was a member of the four-time Big 8 Championship Diving Team. He was a four-year letterwinner (1983-88) and qualified for the NCAA Pre-Qual Competitions on both the 1 and 3-meter board. He also qualified to compete at the senior nationals on the 10-meter platform.

Following graduation, Huelskamp continued his career in diving, coaching a number of top divers from the Omaha, Neb. metro area, including 13 metro champions, five state champions and five All-Americans. He graduated from from Omaha Burke Senior High School in 1983.

Head Diving CoachJIM HUELSKAMP

8th Season at Missouri StateAlma Mater: Nebraska, 1988

After returning to the MSU swimming & diving team as a graduate assistant last season, Josh Udermann has been promoted to assistant coach for the 2011-12 campaign. He will once again have the responsibility of coaching the sprint freestyle groups for the men’s and women’s teams.

In addition to coaching the Bears, he also been an age-group coach for the Missouri State Aquatics club team.

As a student-athlete, Udermann was successful in the pool as well as the classroom, appearing on the Dean’s List eight straight semesters and the MSU Academic Honor Roll all four years. As a sophomore, Udermann was selected as an All-Sun Belt honorable mention pick. His junior year, the Bears won their first-ever Sun Belt title, and then in his final season, he was selected as co-captain and helped lead the Bears to a second-place finish at conference.

Udermann is a 2009 MSU graduate. At Missouri State, Udermann double-majored in Art and Design and Print Journalism, while also double-minoring in History and Spanish. In 2011, Udermann earned his Masters of Science in Administrative Studies with an emphasis in Sports Management.

Assistant Swimming CoachJOSH UDERMANN

2nd Season at Missouri StateAlma Mater: Missouri State, 2009

Volunteer Assistant Swimming CoachCHELSEA DIRKS-HAM

1st Season at Missouri State

Volunteer Assistant Diving CoachERIC DUCOURNEAU

1st Season at Missouri State


Swimming & Diving

SwimmingEvent “A” Standard “B” Standard50 Free 19.35 20.29100 Free 42.26 44.37200 Free 1:33.61 1:38.09500 Free 4:15.68 4:25.291650 Free 14:51.15 15:30.69100 Fly 46.04 48.34200 Fly 1:42.95 1:48.09100 Back 46.28 48.59200 Back 1:41.53 1:46.60100 Breast 52.87 55.51200 Breast 1:54.25 1:59.96200 IM 1:44.05 1:49.25400 IM 3:43.68 3:54.86200 Free Relay 1:17.69 1:21.57400 Free Relay 2:51.26 3:01.09800 Free Relay 6:20.76 6:42.42200 Medley Relay 1:25.40 1:29.94400 Medley Relay 3:08.22 3:17.63

DivingEvent Points1-Meter Diving 300*3-Meter Diving 320*Platform Diving 300

*Qualifying point total in any 6 dive list with standard degree of difficulty

2011-12 NCAA Division I Men’s Swimming & Diving Qualifying Standards

Sophomore Yuri Garanito Senior Jeff Bentz



Missouri State Men’s Swimming & Diving Roster

Name Event(s) Year Hometown (Previous School)Amir Arbel Fly/IM Fr. Reut, IsraelVitalii Baryshok Free/Back/Fly Fr. Lugansk, Ukraine (Lugansk Taras Shevchenko)Jeff Bentz Free/Fly Sr. Overland Park, Kan. (Shawnee Mission South High)Michal Bulak Fly/IM So. Zamosc, PolandChris Carpenter IM/Breast Fr. Topeka, Kan. (Washburn Rural High)Jake Coleman Free So. Fort Smith, Ark. (Northside High)Bryson Cramer Back/Free Sr. Olathe, Kan. (Olathe East High)Aaron Dennis Breast/IM Fr. Springfield, Mo. (Greenwood Laboratory School)Yuri Garanito Back/Free So. Sau Paulo, Brazil (Colegio Auanco)Aaron Henry Back/Free Jr. Lincoln, Neb. (Lincoln Southeast High)Colin Hill IM/Breast So. Liberty, Mo. (Liberty High)Daan Jansen IM/Free Jr. Polokwane, South Africa (Pietersburg Hoerskool)Paul Le Back/Fly Fr. Moore, Okla. (Southmoore High)Isaac McKnight Free Fr. Chickasha, Okla. (Chickasha High)Garrett Nevels Diving Fr. Lee’s Summit, Mo. (Lee’s Summit High)Max Pratt Free Fr. Minneapolis, Minn. (Minneapolis Washburn High)Jared Roberts Free So. Wichita, Kan. (Maize High)Tyler Saltzberry Fly/Free Sr. La Salette, Ontario, Canada (Delhi District Secondary School)Caleb Schuermann Free Fr. Elkhorn, Neb. (Creighton Preparatory School)Jacob Sims Free Jr. Leavenworth, Kan. (Leavenworth High)Elijah Swaim Diving Fr. Webb City, Mo. (Webb City High)Zach Wheeler Diving Fr. Liberty, Mo. (Liberty High)Matthew Wilson Fly/Back Fr. West Monroe, La. (West Monroe High)

Interim Head Swimming Coach: Dave CollinsHead Diving Coach: Jim HuelskampAssistant Swimming Coach: Josh UdermannVolunteer Assistant Swimming Coach: Chelsea Dirks-HamVolunteer Assistant Diving Coach: Eric Ducourneau

Bottom Row (left to right): Zach Wheeler, Bryson Cramer, Jeff Bentz, Jared Roberts, Isaac McKnight, Elijah Swaim, Tyler Saltzberry2nd Row: Paul Le, Daan Jansen, Aaron Henry, Chris Carpenter, Michal Bulak;

3rd Row: Jake Colman, Vitalii Baryshok, Yuri Garanito, Amir Arbel, Aaron Dennis4th Row: Caleb Schuermann, Max Pratt, Jacob Sims, Matthew Wilson, Colin Hill, Garrett Nevels

Top Row: Jack Steck, volunteer assistant coach Chelsea Dirks-Ham, assistant coach Josh Udermann, interim head coach Dave Collins, head diving coach Jim Huelskamp



JEFF BENTZSeniorOverland Park, Kan. • Shawnee Mission South HighFreestyle/Butterfly

• MAC Swimmer of the Week - Dec. 22, 2011

CAREER BESTS AT MSU• 50 Free - 20.56• 100 Free - 45.82• 100 Fly - 51.76

BRYSON CRAMERSeniorOlathe, Kan. • Olathe East HighBackstroke/Freestyle

CAREER BESTS AT MSU• 200 Free - 1:40.98• 500 Free - 4:34.99• 1000 Free - 10:01.52• 1650 Free - 16:26.40• 100 Back - 54.06• 200 Back - 1:50.34

At Missouri State: Bentz is one of the few returning sprint freestylers and has been a member of each conference team since his arrival. The senior’s experience and leadership will play a big role in the Bears’ quest for the Mid-American Conference championship.

2010-11: Bentz was a key contributor in relays at the 2011 MAC Championships swimming in four of the five relays. He anchored the fourth-place 400 medley relay with a split of 44.99 and anchored the fourth-place 200 medley relay with a split of 20.10. Individually, Bentz posted a career best in the preliminary heat of the 50 free (20.56) and was the only Missouri State finisher to secure a spot in the championship finals (6th). He was also the lone MSU representative in the 100 free, placing 15th in the B-Final (46.23). Bentz finished the season with the MSU’s second fastest times in the 50 and 100 free.

2009-10: Bentz continued to improve in his sophomore campaign, setting personal bests in the 50 free (20.96) and 100 free (45.82) during Missouri State’s first run in the MAC Championships. He finished the 2009-10 season with the second-best 50 free time and third-best 100 free time. Bentz was a member of the 200 free relay that earned a gold medal at the 2010 MAC Championships.

2008-09: Set personal bests in the 100 free (45.95) and the 100 fly (51.76) at the 2009 Sun Belt Conference Championships.

Background: Jeffrey Bentz comes to Missouri State after four years of swimming with Shawnee Mission South High School in Overland Park, Kan. Bentz was selected as an All-American Swimmer in the 50 freestyle by the National Interscholastic Swimming Coaches Association of America his final year with the Raiders. His senior year, he was an all-state, all-conference, all-metro, all-Johnson County and all-Sun County honoree. He placed second in state competition in the 50 free with a time of 21.46. Bentz was a junior national qualifier and was named team captain as a senior.

Personal: Jeffrey Michael Bentz is the son of Gregory and Nancy Bentz. He was born on June 4, 1990 in Overland Park, Kan. He is majoring in general business.

At Missouri State: Cramer is one of the senior captains for the 2011-12 men’s squad and will play a big role in the Bears’ quest for the Mid-American Conference championship.

2010-11: In his junior season, Cramer once again made a significant contribution individually and on relays. At the MAC Championships, he placed in all three of his individual events and made the championship finals in the 200 back. Cramer placed seventh in the 200 back and set a new personal best in the event (1:50.51).Cramer competed in the consolation heat in both the 200 free (12th) and 500 free (16th), while also swimming the third leg of the 400 free relay.

2009-10: Cramer did all that was asked of him and more as a sophomore. He competed in sprint and distance freestyle as well as swimming the backstroke events. At the Mid-American Conference meet, Cramer set a new personal best in the 1,650-yard freestyle, touching the wall at 16:26.40.

2008-09: As a freshman, Cramer ended the year on the top-five list in four events, including three freestyle events. He set personal bests in the 200 free (1:41.39) and 500 free (4:34.99) at the Sun Belt Conference Championship.

Background: Bryson Cramer joins Missouri State after swimming all four years at Olathe East. After qualifying for state as a freshman, he set the team record in the 500 free his sophomore season, as well as placing third in state. In his junior year, he broke the team record in the 100 back and 200 medley relay, was state runner-up in the 100 back and 400 free relay and was named first team all-state. Cramer earned All-American honors in the 400 free relay and was selected to the All-State team as a senior.

Personal: Bryson Alvord Cramer is the son of Martin and Beth Cramer. He was born on June 2, 1989. Cramer is a technology management major.



TYLER SALTZBERRYSeniorLa Salette, Ontario, Canada • Delhi District Secondary SchoolButterfly/Freestyle

• 2010-11 Academic All-MAC Honorable Mention• 2008-09 MSU Honor Roll

CAREER BESTS AT MSU• 500 Free - 4:41.45• 1000 Free - 10:12.50• 1650 Free - 16:20.62• 100 Fly - 51.28• 200 Fly - 1:53.80

AARON HENRYJuniorLincoln, Neb. • Lincoln Southeast HighBackstroke/Freestyle

CAREER BESTS AT MSU• 200 Free - 1:42.61• 500 Free - 4:33.92• 1000 Free - 9:40.16• 1650 Free - 16:00.60• 100 Back - 51.19• 200 Back - 1:50.11

At Missouri State: Saltzberry is a captain in his final season with the Bears. The coaches are looking for the senior to provide the necessary leadership that it will take to challenge for a conference championship.

2010-11: As a junior, Saltzberry continued to contribute in the distance free and butterfly events. At the MAC Championships, he narrowly missed making the B-Final in the 500 free, but posted a career best in the preliminary heat (4:41.45). Saltzberry scored points for the Bears in the 200 fly, placing 15th with a time of 1:54.82.

2009-10: Saltzberry swam distance and butterfly events for the Bears as a sophomore. He finished the season setting personal bests in the 1650 free (16:20.62) and the 200 fly (1:53.80) at the 2010 MAC Championships. Saltzberry finished season with the third-best time in the 100 fly (51.42) and 200 fly.

2008-09: As a freshman, Saltzberry swam in butterfly and freestyle events. He competed in his first collegiate event at Drury, swimming the 200 fly in 2:01.18. He finished the year with the fourth-best time in the 200 fly (1:52.16) and fifth best in the 100 fly (51.28).

Background: Tyler Saltzberry joined the Bears after swimming for the South Western Aquatics Club in Ontario, Canada. Saltzberry was ranked in the top 20 in the Canadian Power Rankings and holds 13 club records in various events. He participated in the National Qualifier in the 200, 400, 800 and 1500 free as well as the 100 fly. A swimmer since the age of six, Saltzberry participated in the Provincial Qualifier for eight consecutive years.

Personal: William Tyler Saltberry is the son of Dean and Kelly Saltzberry. He was born on February 2, 1989 in Simcoe, Ontario, Canada. He has one brother, Steven. He is majoring in wildlife biology.

At Missouri State: Henry has improved each year and will carry that trend into the 2011-12 season. His depth in the distance freestyle and backstroke events provides the Bears with multiple options.

2010-11: Henry established himself as a scoring threat at the MAC Championships during his sophomore campaign. He dropped more than four seconds from the prelims session and finished 10th overall (4:33.92) in the 500 free. Out of the 16 swimmers in the finals, Henry shaved off the most time from his prelims mark. He finished 11th in the 100 back while setting a new career best in prelims (51.19). Perhaps one of his biggest feats was clocking in at 1:50.34 in the 200 back prelims to secure a spot in A-Final. Henry finished eighth and was one of three Bears in the 200 back championship finals heat.

2009-10: As a freshman, Henry swam in the distance and backstroke groups. At the MAC Championships, Henry placed 10th in the 100 back (51.55), good enough for fourth on the season’s top-five list.

Background: Henry joined the Bears after swimming for Lincoln Southeast High School. He was a Nebraska State Championship finalist in all four years of his prep career, including an individual championship in the 100 back in 2008. He also earned All-American accolades as a senior.

Personal: Aaron Ray Henry is the son of Randy and Nancy Henry. He was born on October 17, 1990 in Lincoln, Neb. He has one sister, Ashley. He is majoring in hospitality & restaurant administration.



DAAN JANSENJuniorPolokwane, South Africa • Pietersburg HighIndividual Medley/Freestyle/Back

• MAC Swimmer of the Week - Nov. 9, 2011• 2010-11 All-MAC First Team• 2010-11 Academic All-MAC First Team• MAC Swimmer of the Week - Jan. 12, 2011• 2009-10 All-MAC Second Team• 2008-09 MSU Freshman of the Year

CAREER BESTS AT MSU• 500 Free - 4:41.85• 1000 Free - 9:41.13• 1650 Free - 15:40.99• 100 Back - 53.41• 200 Back - 1:52.98• 200 IM - 1:51.65• 400 IM - 3:56.59

JACOB SIMSJuniorLeavenworth, Kan. • Leavenworth HighFreestyle

CAREER BESTS AT MSU• 50 Free - 21.04• 100 Free - 46.49• 200 Free - 1:41.98• 100 Back - 53.80

At Missouri State: During his freshman and sophomore campaigns, Jansen has been a top scorer in the IM and distance freestyle events. Because of his leadership and strong work ethic, the coaches expect big things out of the South Africa native.

2010-11: At the MAC Championships, Jansen finished ninth in the 200 IM with a personal best. His 1:51.65 in the B-Final would have been good for fifth in the championship heat. In the 400 IM, Jansen out-touched Miami’s Brendan Melling for a silver medal and then teamed up with Jared Roberts to take two of the top three spots in the 1650 free, finishing third (15:45.18).

2009-10: Jansen turned heads as a freshman. In just three months with the team after arriving in January, Jansen cracked the season top-three in five different events: 1000 free (9:41.13, 2nd), 200 back (1:52.98, 3rd), 200 IM (1:53.12, 2nd), 400 IM (3:57.29, 2nd) and the 1650 free, in which he recorded the season’s best time at the Mid-American Conference Championship (15:40.99, 2nd in the MAC).

Background: Jansen comes to the Bears from Polokwane, South Africa. He is a two-time National Junior record holder in the 200-meter breast. While swimming for Pietersburg High School, Jansen racked up numerous honors, including finalist for Limpopo Province Swimmer of the Year. He is a five-time provincial winner and set school records in the 100-meter back, 100-meter breast and 200-meter IM. In international competition, Jansen placed fourth in the 400-meter IM at the FINA/Arena World Cup. He was also a finalist in the 400-meter IM at the Olympic Trials.

Personal: Daniel Elardus Jansen is the son of Carel Jansen and Maria Eagar. He was born on May 14, 1990 in Polokwane, South Africa. He has three siblings: Theunis, Elzabe and Willemieh. Jansen is a majoring in human resources management and plans on opening his own business following graduation.

At Missouri State: Sims had a breakthrough year for Missouri State last season and moved into a scoring role. The coaches look for the sprint freestyler to continue growing as a swimmer in his junior season.

2010-11: Following Winter Break, Sims had a strong performance at the Tunica Invitational collecting a victory in the 100 free and a third-place finish in the 50 free. At the MAC Championships, Sims set personal bests in the 50, 100 and 200 free and dropped more than three seconds in the 200 free. As a freshman, he was a key contributor on relays, swimming on the 200, 400 and 800 free relays.

2009-10: Sims did not compete in any meets as a freshman.

Background: Sims comes to Missouri State from the Tsunami Swim Team based in Kansas City, Mo. A former basketball player, Sims has height and athleticism which will transfer well to the pool. Sims has potential to become a strong swimmer for the Bears.

Personal: Jacob Michael Sims is the son of Mike and Connie Sims. He was born on October 27, 1990 in Kansas City, Kan. He has a sister, Nicole. Sims is majoring in advertising & promotion.



MICHAL BULAKSophomoreZamosc, PolandButterfly/Individual Medley

• 2010-11 All-MAC Second Team

CAREER BESTS AT MSU• 100 Fly - 49.19• 200 Fly - 1:48.58• 200 Free - 1:43.33• 200 IM - 1:55.62

JAKE COLEMANSophomoreFort Smith, Ark. • Northside HighFreestyle

CAREER BESTS AT MSU• 200 Free - 1:42.23• 500 Free - 4:40.98• 1000 Free - 10:04.41• 1650 Free - 16:12.04

At Missouri State: After making his debut last January, Bulak adjusted quickly and had a great conference meet. He has solidified himself as one of Missouri State’s top butterfly swimmers and will also contribute in the IM events.

2010-11: Bulak kicked off the 2011 MAC Championships with a 13th-place finish in the 200 IM (1:54.02). He swam the butterfly leg of the 200 and 400 medley relays that both finished fourth. His biggest splash came in the individual butterfly events, placing sixth in the 100 (49.38) and turning in one of the MSU’s top performances with a second-place finish in the 200 (1:48.58). His time in the 200 fly was just .50 seconds off the NCAA “B” cut. For his performances, Bulak was named to the 2010-11 All-MAC second team.

Background: Michal Bulak is one of the most talented butterfly specialists to come to Missouri State as a freshman. While in high school in Poland, Bulak was a ten-time medalist in the Polish National Meet, including two gold medals.

Personal: Michal Bulak is the son of Adam and Ewa Bulak. He was born on January 9, 1991 in Zamosc, Poland. He has three siblings: Waldemar, Artur and Anna. He is majoring in engineering physics.

At Missouri State: Coleman made giant improvements as a freshman in the distance events and the coaches look for that to continue into the 2011-12 season.

2010-11: Coleman put up career bests in all three of his individual events at the MAC Championships (200 free, 500 free and 1650 free). As a freshman, Coleman made the B-Final in the 200 free (13th) and scored six points in the 1650 free with an 11th-place finish.

Background: Coleman attended Northside High School in Fort Smith, Ark. He competed at state all four years of high school. He made all-state and all-conference as team captain his junior and senior year. His senior year he finished first in the 200-yard freestyle and third in the 500-yard freestyle at state. Coleman is also the school record holder for the 50-yard freestyle.

Personal: Jake Alexander Coleman is the son of Danny and Tricia Coleman. He was born on December 25, 1991 in Fort Smith, Ark. He has one brother, John. He is majoring in economics.



YURI GARANITOSophomoreSau Paulo, Brazil • Colegio AuancoBack/Freestyle/Individual Medley

• 2010-11 All-MAC Second Team

CAREER BESTS AT MSU• 50 Free - 21.49• 200 Free - 1:42.60• 100 Back - 149.70• 200 Back - 1:47.80• 200 IM - 1:53.78• 400 IM - 4:14.16

COLIN HILLSophomoreLiberty, Mo. • Liberty HighBreaststroke/Individual Medley

CAREER BESTS AT MSU• 100 Breast - 59.01• 200 Breast - 2:04.69• 200 Fly - 1:56.61• 200 IM - 1:54.34• 400 IM - 4:02.65

At Missouri State: After arriving in January, Garanito stepped right into the mix and was a key contributor in the backstroke and relays. The coaches are excited to see what Garanito can do with an entire year of training.

2010-11: In his first season with the Bears, Garanito established himself as the team’s top backstroke swimmer with his individual and relay performances at the MAC Championships. Garanito swam the backstroke leg on both of MSU’s fourth-place medley relays and also served as the anchor of the 200 free relay. Individually, he was the Bears’ top finisher in the 100 back (49.70) and 200 back (1:47.89), finishing third and fourth, respectively. At the conclusion of the conference meet, Garanito was named to the All-MAC second team.

Background: Garanito is a backstroke specialist from Sau Paolo, Brazil. In 2010, Garanito placed third in the 100- and 200-yard backstroke and first in the 50-yard backstroke at the Brazilian Junior National Meet. He has placed in the top 4 in the 100- and 200-yard backstroke events at the Brazilian Junior National Meet in each of the past four years.

Personal: Yuri Correa Garanito is the son of Alberto and Fahima Garanito. He was born on Feb. 18, 1992 in Sau Paolo, Brazil. He is majoring in general business.

At Missouri State: Now that Hill has a season of college swimming under his belt, the coaches expect the sophomore to become a top-end point scorer in the breaststroke and IM events.

2010-11: As a freshman, Hill made quite the debut at the MAC Championships placing in the top-16 in each of his individual events. On the first day, he recorded a personal best in the 200 IM (1:54:34) and finished 14th. Hill’s best finish came on the second day of competition when he notched another career best in the 400 IM (4:02.65) and was the top finisher in the B-Final. His final day included a 14th-place finish in the 200 breast (2:08.21).

Background: Hill attended Liberty (Mo.) High School where he swam all four years. He was the conference champion his senior year in the 200 free and 100 breast, finishing fourth at state in the 200 free. As a junior, he was the conference champion in the 200 and 500 free his junior year, finishing fifth at state in the 200. He holds the Liberty High record in the 500 free, 200 free relay and 200 medley relay. Hill also holds a conference record for the 200 free.

Personal: Colin Hill is the son of Jim and Pam Hill. He was born on July 17, 1992 in Liberty, Mo. He has two sisters, Melissa and Natalie, and one brother, Patrick. His father, Jim, was a swimmer at William Jewell University, while his brother, Patrick, swam at Truman State University. He is majoring in political science.



JARED ROBERTSSophomoreWichita, Kan. • Maize HighFreestyle

• 2010-11 All-MAC First Team

CAREER BESTS AT MSU• 200 Free - 1:40.16• 500 Free - 4:31.77• 1000 Free - 9:22.04• 1650 Free - 15:30.22

AMIR ARBELFreshmanReut, IsraelButterfly/Individual Medley/Freestyle

CAREER BESTS AT MSU• 500 Free - 4:37.21• 1000 Free - 9:48.51• 1650 Free - 16:18.51• 100 Fly - 52.09• 200 Fly - 1:52.56• 400 IM - 4:08.18

At Missouri State: Roberts came on strong at the end of his freshman year and was the only Bear to win an individual event at the conference meet. The sophomore had a great summer of training and is highly motivated to defend his title in the 1650 free at the 2012 MAC Championships.

2010-11: Roberts was one of the great success stories of the 2010-11 season. As a freshman, he was the lone Missouri State swimmer to win an individual title at the MAC Championships. Roberts surprised SIU’s Csaba Gercsak, who was the favorite to win the 1650 free, dropping more than 40 seconds off of his previous best to stake claim as the top mile swimmer in the MAC. His 15:35.22 was also an NCAA consideration time. He was Missouri State’s top finisher in the 500 free, taking home sixth place (4:31.77) and also won the B-Final in the 200 free (1:40.16). Roberts was one of two MSU to garner All-MAC first team honors.

Background: Roberts attended Maize (Kan.) High School in Wichita, Kan., where he was team captain his junior and senior year. He holds school records for the 200 and 500 free.

Personal: Jared Scott Roberts is the son of Jack and Jami Roberts. He was born on March 10, 1992 in Wichita, Kan. Roberts is majoring in accounting.

At Missouri State: Because of NCAA requirements, Arbel trained last season, but was unable to compete. The coaches have high expectations for the freshman in the butterfly and distance freestyle events.

Background: Arbel comes to Missouri State from Reut, Israel. He participated in the 18th Maccabiah Games in 2009, winning three bronze medals. He swam the 400-meter free with a time of 4:05.76, the 400-meter IM at 4:24.04, 200-meter fly in 2:02.02, the 100-meter fly in 55.80 and the 1500-meter free with a time of 16:25.

Personal: Amir Arbel is the son of Amos and Aliza Arbel. He was born on September 26, 1989 in Rat Gan, Israel. He has three siblings: Yael, Ido and Omeri. He is majoring in cell & molecular biology.



VITALII BARYSHOKFreshmanLugansk, Ukraine • Lugansk Taras Shevchenko National UniversityFreestyle/Butterfly

• MAC Swimmer of the Week - Nov. 17, 2011• MAC Swimmer of the Week - Nov. 2, 2011

CAREER BESTS AT MSU• 50 Free - 20.43• 100 Free - 44.32• 200 Free - 1:36.38*• 500 Free - 4:44.79• 100 Fly - 48.96* Denotes MSU School Record

CHRIS CARPENTERFreshmanTopeka, Kan. • Washburn Rural HighIndividual Medley/Breaststroke

CAREER BESTS AT MSU• 200 Back - 1:56.11• 100 Breast - 58.37• 200 Breast - 2:07.11• 200 IM - 1:51.93• 400 IM - 4:01.40

At Missouri State: Baryshok is going to provide some much needed firepower in the sprint freestyle events. The Bears will lean on him to be a key contributor on relays and a top-end point scorer at the MAC Championships.

Background: Baryshok arrives at Missouri State with a wealth of national and international swimming experience. While competing in Ukraine, he trained with Lugans’ka under head coach Vitaliy Padalkin. He also swam for Olimpsport when competing at international meets such as the 2010 LEN European Championships, and the 2008/2009 LEN: European Junior Championships. In 2011, Baryshok competed in both the Open Ukrainian National Swimming Championships (March) and the Ukrainian National Cup (May). At the Open, Baryshok made the championship finals in the 50-meter back (27.33) and 100-meter back (1:00.41), placing 3rd and 8th overall, respectively. In May, he grabbed a bronze medal in the 50 back (26.82), while also finishing fourth in the 100 back (57.72) and fifth in the 100 free (51.65).

Personal: Vitalii Baryshok is the son of Sergy and Larysa Baryshok. He was born on January 11, 1991 in Lugansk, Ukraine. He is planning to major in physical education.

At Missouri State: With a well-rounded swimming background, Carpenter will be able to help provide depth in numerous events including the breaststroke and IM.

Background: Carpenter comes to Missouri State after swimming club for MSU graduate Paul Monroe at the Topeka Swim Association and Jeff Handley at Washburn Rural High School. The WRHS standout was an all-city, all-league and all-state selection four consecutive years and finished no lower than fifth at the KSHSAA State Swimming & Diving Championships in his individual events. Carpenter holds the Washburn Rural school record in the 100 free, 200 free, 500 free, 100 breast and was a member of the record-holding 200 medley and 400 free relay teams. As a junior, Carpenter captured the state championship in the 100 free. In his final three years, he also collected second-place finishes in the 100 back, 100 breast and 200 free. He was named to the USA Swimming Scholastic All-America team three straight years and Missouri Valley Swimming All-Academic team all four seasons. He was a junior national qualifier in four events: 100 breast, 100 free, 200 free and 200 IM.

Personal: Christopher Neil Carpenter is the son David and Jane Carpenter. He was born on September 29, 1992 in Topeka, Kan. He has two siblings: Joanna House and Erin Carpenter. His sister, Joanna, played tennis at Westminster College in Fulton, Mo. He is undecided on a major.



AARON DENNISFreshmanSpringfield, Mo. • Greenwood Laboratory SchoolBreaststroke/Individual Medley

CAREER BESTS AT MSU• 100 Breast - 58.26• 200 Breast - 2:07.88• 100 Fly - 51.83• 200 IM - 1:56.64

PAUL LEFreshmanMoore, Okla. • Southmoore HighBackstroke/Individual Medley/Freestyle

• TYR Invitational Swimmer of the Meet

CAREER BESTS AT MSU• 50 Free - 21.17• 100 Free - 45.91• 200 Free - 1:42.22• 100 Back - 49.33• 200 Back - 1:46.67• 100 Fly - 50.57• 200 IM - 1:51.63• 400 IM - 4:08.53

At Missouri State: After a great high school career, the coaches are excited to keep the Springfield native in town and swimming for the Bears. Dennis will jump right into the mix as one of the top breaststrokers on the men’s squad.

Background: Dennis, who swam all four years for head coach Jason Hite at Greenwood Laboratory School, won the 100 breaststroke (57.87) as a senior at the 2010 MSHSAA Swimming & Diving Championships. Dennis also finished fourth in the state of Missouri in the 200 IM with a time of 1:55.66. As a junior at Greenwood, Dennis made the championship finals in both of his individual events, placing third in the 100 breast (1:00.28) and sixth in the 200 IM (1:57.28). His sophomore year, he was the only underclassmen to qualify for the finals heat at state, finishing seventh. Dennis ranked as Missouri’s No. 11 recruit by CollegeSwimming.com.

Personal: Aaron Michael Dennis is the son of Denny and Marilyn Dennis. He was born on June 28, 1992 in Springfield, Mo. Both parents, Denny and Marilyn, are Missouri State University alumni. Dennis plans to major in accounting.

At Missouri State: With great swimming credentials, Le enters the 2011-12 season as one of Missouri State’s top overall swimmers and will be a difference-maker at the conference level.

Background: The Oklahoma standout swam for Chesapeake Swim Club while attending Southmoore High School. Ranked as the No. 2 recruit in the state of Oklahoma by CollegeSwimming.com, Le topped off his high school career with two individual titles in the 100 fly and 100 back at the Oklahoma Class 6A State Swimming & Diving Championships. He won his first state title as a junior in the 100 back. In 2011, Le garnered all-state honors in the fly and back, while also being named the Oklahoma 6A Swimmer of the Year. He achieved junior national qualifying times in the 100 back, 100 fly and 50 free.

Personal: Paul Nguyen Le is the son of Muoi Le and Tammy Davis. He was born on November 27, 1992 in Norman, Okla. He has two sisters, Jennifer and Elizabeth. Le plans to major in entrepreneurship.



ISAAC MCKNIGHTFreshmanChickasha, Okla. • Chickasha HighFreestyle

CAREER BESTS AT MSU• 50 Free - 21.29• 100 Free - 46.26• 200 Free - 1:41.05• 100 Breast - 1:01.34

GARRETT NEVELSFreshmanLee’s Summit, Mo. • Lee’s Summit HighDiving

CAREER BESTS AT MSU• 1-Meter Diving - 327.38• 3-Meter Diving - 317.40• Platform Diving - 179.55

At Missouri State: McKnight is primed to come in as a freshman and make an immediate impact in the sprint and middle-distance freestyle events, as well as relays.

Background: McKnight arrives at Missouri State after swimming four years at Chickasha High School and the Chesapeake Swim Club. The four-year captain at Chickasha totaled six individual titles in three years at the Oklahoma Class 5A State Swimming & Diving Championships. As a senior, he was named the Oklahoma 5A Swimmer of the Year and earned NISCA All-American status in the 100 free. During his junior year, he added All-American honors in the 100 and 200 free to his lengthy swimming resume. As a sophomore, he set the 5A state record in the 50 and 100 free and then broke the 200 free record the following season. McKnight was tabbed as the Oklahoma Suburban Conference Most Valuable Swimmer in three consecutive seasons. He is also a three-time USA Swimming Scholastic All-American (2009-11).

Personal: Isaac T. McKnight is the son of Max and Sandra McKnight. He was born on December 29, 1992 in Stillwater, Okla., and has one sister, Madison. He plans to major in general business.

At Missouri State: Nevels is one of three freshman divers that will be asked to contribute immediately following the departure of 2011 senior divers Eric Ducourneau and Cameron Wilson.

Background: Nevels joins the Missouri State diving program after lettering all four years at Lee’s Summit (Mo.) High School. At Lee’s Summit, he was coached by diving great Tom Hairabedian, who has competed in more than 50 USA Masters National Championships and three FINA Masters World Championships. Nevels earned all-ttate honors twice and is a four-time All-Big 7 Conference selection. Nevels showed improvement every year and as a senior, he achieved his highest finish at the MSHSAA State Championships, winning silver with a score of 427.90 points. His junior year, he scored 13 points for Lee’s Summit and placed sixth at the state meet (378.10). As a sophomore, he was one of just four underclassmen to compete in the MSHSAA Diving Championship finals and finished 10th (352.60). Nevels also lettered in track & field his senior year, competing in the pole vault.

Personal: Garrett T. Nevels is the son of Mike Nevels and Gail Leaderbrand. He was born on January 18, 1993 in Independence, Mo. His father is a Missouri State grad and his brother, Devin, is currently a sophomore at MSU. He is currently undecided on a major.



MAX PRATTFreshmanMinneapolis, Minn. • Minneapolis Washburn HighFreestyle/Breaststroke

CAREER BESTS AT MSU• 100 Free - 48.87• 200 Free - 1:45.27• 500 Free - 4:46.07• 100 Breast - 1:03.16• 200 Breast - 2:18.89

CALEB SCHUERMANNFreshmanElkhorn, Neb. • Creighton Preparatory SchoolFreestyle

CAREER BESTS AT MSU• 50 Free - 21.41• 100 Free - 46.75• 200 Free - 1:39.74• 500 Free - 4:34.08• 1000 Free - 9:36.50• 1650 Free - 15:56.89

At Missouri State: With great size and potential, Pratt will train middle-distance freestyle and will provide depth at the conference level.

Background: Pratt joins the Bears after participating in both swimming and tennis for the Minneapolis Washburn Millers. Coached by Ryan Hoag, Pratt capped off his high school career finishing second in the Minnesota-Class A state finals in the 200 free (1:44.04) and 500 free (4:42.43). As a senior, Pratt was named all-conference and all-state for the fourth consecutive year, while breaking two conference records along the way. In addition, the senior captain was also a Swimmer of the Year nominee.

Personal: Max Daniel Pratt is the son of Daniel and Elizabeth Pratt. He was born on March 4, 1992 in Edina, Minn. He has two siblings, Emma and Sophie. His father played hockey and football at St. Cloud State University. He plans to major in digital film production.

At Missouri State: Capable of scoring valuable points at the conference meet, the coaches expect big things out of Schuermann as a freshman in the freestyle events.

Background: The versatile swimmer, who swam for Tom Beck at Creighton Prep and Greater Omaha Aquatics, was ranked as Nebraska’s No. 1 recruit for 2011 by CollegeSwimming.com. Schuermann wrapped up his high school career as one of the most decorated swimmers in Nebraska state high school swimming history. He collected 11 gold medals at the Nebraska State Swimming Championships, including four individual titles (100 free, 200 free, 500 free and 200 IM). He is the current state-record holder in the 500 free (4:34.76) in addition to the 200 and 400 free relays. Throughout his four years, Schuermann was named to the NISCA High School Swimming All-American team in multiple events and recorded qualifying times for Junior Nationals, US Open and Senior Nationals. He was named Midwestern Short Course Swimmer of the Year in 2006-07 and 2008-09 and Midwestern Long Course Swimmer of the Year in 2007.

Personal: William Caleb Schuermann is the son of Victor and Wilma Schuermann. He was born on July 17, 1992 in Omaha, Neb and has two sisters: Nicole and Andi Kay. His mother, Wilma, played collegiate basketball and softball at Iowa Western Community College. He is currently undecided on a major.



ELIJAH SWAIMFreshmanWebb City, Mo. • Webb City HighDiving


ZACH WHEELERFreshmanLiberty, Mo. • Liberty HighDiving


At Missouri State: Swaim is one of three freshman divers that will be asked to contribute immediately.

Background: Swaim joins the Missouri State program after swimming and diving all four years for head coach Shawn Klosterman at Webb City (Mo.) High School. Lettering three years in swimming and four years in diving, Swaim ended his high school career ranked second all-time at Webb City on the 1-meter board (6 dives). Swaim also holds the Central Ozark Conference record in 1-meter diving for both the 6- and 11-dive competitions. His junior and senior year he finished eighth at the MSHSAA Swimming & Diving Championships and also made the championship finals as a sophomore, tying for 11th with 334.55 points.

Personal: Elijah Ryan Swaim is the son of Garold and Sherri Swaim. He was born on March 31, 1993 in Joplin, Mo. He has one brother Caleb. He plans to major in media production.

At Missouri State: Wheeler is one of three freshman divers that will be asked to contribute immediately.

Background: Wheeler arrives at Missouri State after diving at Liberty (Mo.) High School under head coach Chris Murphy. The three-time letterwinner concluded his high school career in convincing fashion as he placed second at conference and third at the 2010 MSHSAA State Swimming & Diving Championships with 406.05 points. With his performance, he became the first Liberty diver to score over 400 points at state since Adam Curnow in 1992. His 6- and 11-dive scores both rank on LHS’s all-time top-10 list. The two-time all-state and all-conference honoree was named diving team captain during his junior and senior campaigns. As a junior, Wheeler finished 15th at state and sixth at conference.

Personal: Zachary Tyler Wheeler is the son of Brian and Tracy Wheeler. He was born on December 7, 1992 in Kansas City, Mo. and has two siblings, Aaron Wheeler and Nick Roofener. He plans on studying exercise & movement science and would like to become an athletic trainer and diving coach after graduation.



MATTHEW WILSONFreshmanWest Monroe, La. • West Monroe HighButterfly/Backstroke/Freestyle

CAREER BESTS AT MSU• 500 Free - 4:36.87• 100 Back - 50.57• 100 Fly - 50.27• 200 Fly - 1:50.74

At Missouri State: Because of a limited club background, the coaching staff believes that Wilson will really flourish in the college swimming setting, especially in the butterfly and backstroke events.

Background: Wilson comes to Missouri State from West Monroe High School and the City of Shreveport Swim Team (COSST). He was conference champion multiple times in the 100 butterfly and broke the conference meet record in the 100 fly. As a junior, he was the Louisiana state champion in the 100 fly and finished third at state in the 200 IM. He broke various club records at the City of Shreveport Swim Team in multiple events. He is a Junior National qualifier in the 100 fly, 200 fly and 100 back. He was Senior of Distinction at West Monroe High School and a member of the National Honor Society. He received numerous academic awards as a student at West Monroe High School.

Personal: Matthew Wilson is the son of John and Kathy Wilson. He was born on October 12, 1992 in West Monroe, La. He plans to major in exercise & movement science.



2010-11 Missouri State Men’s Schedule & ResultsDate Opponent/Invitational Location Results

Oct. 22, 2010 Drury Springfield, Mo. L, 118-125

Oct. 30, 2010 @ Southern Illinois Carbondale, Ill. L, 99-142

Nov. 5, 2010 Lindenwood Springfield, Mo. W, 156-80

Nov. 12, 2010 @ Truman State Kirksville, Mo. W, 94-28

Nov. 19, 2010 Purdue Invitational West Lafayette, Ind. 5th of 7, 310 points (Cincinnati, Louisville, Michigan, Ohio State, Purdue, Southern Illinois)

Dec. 17, 2010 Delta State Invitational Cleveland, Miss. 1st of 5, 823.5 points (Delta State, Evansville, Limestone, Mars Hill)

Jan. 7, 2011 Tunica Invitational Tunica, Miss. 1st of 4, 1,063 points (Delta State, Eastern Illinois, Rhodes)

Jan. 15, 2011 Truman State Springfield, Mo. W, 153-48

Jan. 20, 2011 @ Drury Springfield, Mo. L, 97-146

Jan. 22, 2011 Illinois Institute of Technology St. Charles, Mo. W, 123-22

Jan. 22, 2011 @ Lindenwood St. Charles, Mo. W, 116-30

Jan. 22, 2011 Saint Louis St. Charles, Mo. W, 108-39

Jan. 28, 2011 @ Evansville Evansville, Ind. W, 92-21

Jan. 29, 2011 @ Eastern Illinois Charleston, Ill. W, 136-69

March 3, 2011 MAC Championships Carbondale, Ill. 5th of 7, 432 points

March 10, 2011 NCAA Zone ‘D’ Diving Championships Austin, Texas Ducourneau, 16th (1-Meter) Ducourneau, 15th (3-Meter)



2010-11 Missouri State Men’s Top Performers by Event

50 Yard Freestyle1. Dillon Burns ...........................................................................................20.482. Jeff Bentz ...............................................................................................20.563. Jacob Sims ..............................................................................................21.484. Yuri Garanito ..........................................................................................21.495. Jordan Victoire .......................................................................................21.96

100 Yard Freestyle1. Dillon Burns ...........................................................................................46.142. Nick Carter .............................................................................................46.223. Jeff Bentz ...............................................................................................46.234. Jacob Sims ..............................................................................................47.155. Bryson Cramer .......................................................................................47.20

200 Yard Freestyle1. Jared Roberts .......................................................................................1:40.162. Nick Carter ..........................................................................................1:41.023. Bryson Cramer ....................................................................................1:41.434. Jake Coleman ......................................................................................1:42.235. Jacob Sims ...........................................................................................1:42.56

500 Yard Freestyle1. Jared Roberts .......................................................................................4:31.772. Aaron Henry ........................................................................................4:33.923. Gilles Cantrelle ...................................................................................4:35.914. Bryson Cramer ....................................................................................4:38.53t5. Tom Bullock ........................................................................................4:41.45t5. Tyler Saltzberry ...................................................................................4:41.45

1000 Yard Freestyle1. Jared Roberts .......................................................................................9:22.982. Daan Jansen .........................................................................................9:32.833. Jake Coleman ......................................................................................9:45.724. Aaron Henry ........................................................................................9:51.865. Frankie DeMaria ...............................................................................10:04.26

1650 Yard Freestyle1. Jared Roberts .....................................................................................15:35.222. Daan Jansen .......................................................................................15:45.183. Jake Coleman ....................................................................................16:12.044. Tom Bullock ......................................................................................16:29.685. Frankie DeMaria ...............................................................................16:49.74

100 Yard Backstroke1. Yuri Garanito ..........................................................................................49.702. Nick Carter .............................................................................................50.643. Aaron Henry ...........................................................................................51.194. Daan Jansen ............................................................................................53.055. Waldo Broodryk .....................................................................................53.58

200 Yard Backstroke1. Yuri Garanito .......................................................................................1:47.892. Aaron Henry ........................................................................................1:50.343. Bryson Cramer ....................................................................................1:50.514. Daan Jansen .........................................................................................1:53.475. Waldo Broodryk ..................................................................................2:00.00

100 Yard Breaststroke1. Chris Novak ...........................................................................................56.962. Waldo Broodryk .....................................................................................58.343. Gilles Cantrelle ...................................................................................1:00.004. Colin Hill .............................................................................................1:00.205. Cameron Case .....................................................................................1:01.24

200 Yard Breaststroke1. Chris Novak ........................................................................................2:01.852. Gilles Cantrelle ...................................................................................2:05.433. Waldo Broodryk ..................................................................................2:07.32

4. Colin Hill .............................................................................................2:08.215. Cameron Case .....................................................................................2:11.19

100 Yard Butterfly1. Michal Bulak ..........................................................................................49.192. Jordan Victoire .......................................................................................51.053. Tyler Saltzberry ......................................................................................51.784. Jeff Bentz ...............................................................................................52.045. Nick Carter .............................................................................................52.16

200 Yard Butterfly1. Michal Bulak .......................................................................................1:48.582. Tyler Saltzberry ...................................................................................1:54.463. Nick Carter ..........................................................................................1:54.784. Colin Hill .............................................................................................1:56.355. Tom Bullock ........................................................................................1:57.64

200 Yard IM1. Daan Jansen .........................................................................................1:51.652. Michal Bulak .......................................................................................1:53.323. Colin Hill .............................................................................................1:54.344. Chris Novak ........................................................................................1:55.005. Cameron Case .....................................................................................1:55.93

400 Yard IM1. Daan Jansen .........................................................................................3:56.612. Gilles Cantrelle ...................................................................................4:02.033. Colin Hill .............................................................................................4:02.654. Waldo Broodryk ..................................................................................4:06.115. Cameron Case .....................................................................................4:09.41

200 Yard Freestyle Relay1. Missouri State .....................................................................................1:23.02



200 Yard Medley Relay1. Missouri State .....................................................................................1:31.60


1-Meter Diving1. Eric Ducourneau ..................................................................................334.132. Cameron Wilson ...................................................................................257.63

3-Meter Diving1. Eric Ducourneau ..................................................................................332.952. Cameron Wilson ...................................................................................271.65



All-MAC First Team Daan JansenJared Roberts

All-MVC Honorable Mention Michal BulakYuri Garanito

Academic All-MAC First TeamDaan JansenChris Novak

Academic All-MAC Honorable MentionWaldo BroodrykDillon BurnsTyler Saltzberry

MAC Swimmer of the Week Dillon Burns - Oct. 27, 2010Jeff Bentz - Dec. 22, 2010Daan Jansen - Jan. 12, 2011

MSU Male Co-Swimmers of the Year Daan JansenJared Roberts

MSU Male Diver of the Year Eric Ducourneau

MSU Male Swimming & Diving Freshman of the Year Jared Roberts

Jack Steck Inspiration Award Chris Novak

2010-11 Men’s Awards & Honors

All-MAC First TeamJared Roberts

All-MAC First TeamDaan Jansen

Team CaptainDillon Burns

Team CaptainChris Novak

Dillon Burns Eric Ducourneau



Final CSCAA Mid-Major Division I Poll (March 16)Rk. Prv. Team .................................................................................................. Points1 1 Navy ......................................................................................... 261.72 3 Princeton .................................................................................. 258.23 6 Denver ...................................................................................... 249.94 8 Western Kentucky .................................................................... 248.95 24 Harvard..................................................................................... 248.76 11 Columbia .................................................................................. 248.27 2 Oakland .................................................................................... 248.18 29 Eastern Michigan ..................................................................... 247.59 5 Cleveland State ........................................................................ 240.910 21 UNC Wilmington ..................................................................... 238.511 18 Cal Poly .................................................................................... 238.112 16 Delaware .................................................................................. 237.913 14 Massachusetts .......................................................................... 237.914 27 Dartmouth ................................................................................ 237.715 17 Boston University .................................................................... 237.616 9 Army ........................................................................................ 237.217 7 UMBC ...................................................................................... 237.018 12 UW-Milwaukee ........................................................................ 236.719 13 UC-Santa Barbara .................................................................... 235.020 14 CSU-Bakersfield ...................................................................... 235.021 20 Cornell ...................................................................................... 232.822 15 Missouri State ......................................................................... 232.123 22 St. Bonaventure ........................................................................ 230.624 35 Davidson .................................................................................. 228.125 23 Bucknell ................................................................................... 226.1

Other receiving votes: Southern Illinois 225.4, Binghamton 224.9, William & Mary 222.6, Rider 219.0, La Salle 218.8, Pacific 214.9, Marist 213.6, Fordham 212.2, South Dakota State 212.1, Xavier 208.2, Drexel 206.6, Niagara 204.9, George Washington 202.9, Loyola 201.8, Evansville 199.8, Towson 196.0, Boston College 185.2, Eastern Illinois 184.0, South Dakota 182.6

CSCAA Mid-Major Division I Poll (Feb. 15)Rk. Prv. Team ................................................................................................... Points1 1 Navy ......................................................................................... 253.62 20 Oakland ..................................................................................... 239.83 2 Princeton ................................................................................... 238.74 3 CSU-Bakersfield....................................................................... 230.35 4 Cleveland State ......................................................................... 229.86 5 Denver ...................................................................................... 229.07 6 UMBC ...................................................................................... 228.68 7 Western Kentucky..................................................................... 228.59 10 Army ......................................................................................... 227.510 8 Southern Illinois ....................................................................... 225.411 9 Columbia .................................................................................. 224.912 24 UC-Santa Barbara ..................................................................... 224.413 11 UW-Milwaukee ........................................................................ 224.414 12 Massachusetts ........................................................................... 224.215 14 Missouri State ......................................................................... 221.916 18 Delaware ................................................................................... 221.417 13 Boston University ..................................................................... 220.718 15 Cal Poly .................................................................................... 219.619 16 La Salle ..................................................................................... 218.820 NR Cornell ...................................................................................... 218.421 17 UNC Wilmington...................................................................... 217.622 19 St. Bonaventure ........................................................................ 212.923 21 Bucknell .................................................................................... 210.824 22 Harvard ..................................................................................... 210.525 23 Rider ......................................................................................... 208.5

Other receiving votes: Drexel 206.6, Dartmouth 204.2, Binghamton 203.3, Eastern Michigan 202.0, Loyola 201.8, Niagara 201.5, Evansville 199.8, Marist 198.8, William & Mary 197.8, Davidson 195.8, South Dakota State 192.9, Pacific 192.0, Xavier 191.9, Towson 186.3, Fordham 185.7, Boston College 185.2, Eastern Illinois 184.0, South Dakota 182.6, George Washington 176.2

2010-11 Men’s CSCAA/Collegeswimming.com Mid-Major Division I Polls

CSCAA Mid-Major Division I Poll (Dec. 20)Rk. Prv. Team .................................................................................................. Points1 1 U.S. Naval Academy ................................................................ 253.62 7 Princeton .................................................................................. 238.73 10 CSU-Bakersfield ...................................................................... 230.24 5 Cleveland State ........................................................................ 229.85 3 Denver ...................................................................................... 229.06 8 UMBC ...................................................................................... 228.67 4 Western Kentucky .................................................................... 228.58 NR Southern Illinois ....................................................................... 225.49 2 Columbia .................................................................................. 224.710 NR Army ........................................................................................ 224.711 13 UW-Milwaukee ........................................................................ 224.412 17 Massachusetts .......................................................................... 221.213 19 Boston University .................................................................... 220.714 11 Missouri State ......................................................................... 220.515 14 Cal Poly .................................................................................... 219.616 15 La Salle .................................................................................... 218.817 6 UNC Wilmington ..................................................................... 214.018 9 Delaware .................................................................................. 213.419 18 St. Bonaventure ........................................................................ 212.920 12 Oakland .................................................................................... 210.821 22 Bucknell ................................................................................... 210.822 16 Harvard..................................................................................... 210.523 NR Rider ......................................................................................... 208.524 NR UC-Santa Barbara .................................................................... 207.925 20 Drexel ....................................................................................... 206.6

Other receiving votes: Dartmouth 204.2, Binghamton 203.3, Eastern Michigan 201.9, Loyola 201.8, Niagara 199.7, Marist 198.8, William & Mary 197.0, Davidson 195.7, South Dakota State 192.8, Xavier 191.8, Towson 186.3, Evansville 185.8, Fordham 185.6, Boston College 185.1, Eastern Illinois 183.9, South Dakota 182.5, George Washington 176.1

CSCAA Mid-Major Division I Poll (Nov. 18)Rk. Team .................................................................................................. Points1 Navy ......................................................................................... 233.02 Columbia .................................................................................. 220.93 Denver ...................................................................................... 216.54 Western Kentucky .................................................................... 215.95 Cleveland State ........................................................................ 214.56 UNC Wilmington ..................................................................... 214.07 Princeton .................................................................................. 213.78 UMBC ...................................................................................... 213.79 Delaware .................................................................................. 212.010 CSU-Bakersfield .......................................................................211.311 Missouri State ......................................................................... 210.912 Oakland .................................................................................... 210.813 UW-Milwaukee ........................................................................ 210.714 Cal Poly .................................................................................... 210.615 La Salle .................................................................................... 210.516 Harvard..................................................................................... 210.517 Massachusetts .......................................................................... 209.818 St. Bonaventure ........................................................................ 207.919 Boston University .................................................................... 207.620 Drexel ....................................................................................... 206.621 Dartmouth ................................................................................ 204.222 Bucknell ................................................................................... 202.223 Eastern Michigan ..................................................................... 202.024 Loyola ...................................................................................... 201.925 Binghamton .............................................................................. 200.4

*** The Mid-Major ranking uses is available to those institutions that a) are not members of a BCS conference or Mountain West Conference, or b) provide fewer than one-half of the allowable scholarships under the NCAA rules.



DAY THREE RECAP

CARBONDALE, Ill. -- Missouri State had a great day in the pool, but ultimate-ly came up short in their second MAC Championship. The Bears accumulated 432 points, settling for fifth place. The finish is the lowest conference finish in school history.

The eventual team championship went to the University at Buffalo, who led the entire meet. Their win breaks a four-year championship streak for Eastern Michigan, who finished second.

Missouri State is a perennial swimming powerhouse, and though this season will be considered a down year, the giant woke from hibernation for the last day of competition. In the first day, no MSU swimmer finished in the top three of any event. On the second day, two swimmers reached the podium. On the final day, five Bears medaled in their respective events. Last season, six Bears medalled in the entire meet.

Freshman Jared Roberts set tone for the day, winning the 1,650-yard freestyle with a time of 15:35.22. His time is an NCAA “B” cut as well as the third-fastest time in school history. Roberts was also the first event champion for Missouri State in the meet.

“[Head coach Jack] Steck told me I could win the mile, but I didn’t really believe him,” Roberts said of his finish. “Turns out, he was right.”

Sophomore Daan Jansen continued to excel as well, finishing third in the event at 15:45.18. The finish was Jansen’s second trip to the podium in as many days.

Another very strong event for the Bears was the 200-yard backstroke. Mis-souri State placed three swimmers in the top eight, guaranteeing points. Even though points were guaranteed, freshman Yuri Garanito swam hard. His time of 1:47.89 earned him a third-place finish and the number two spot on Missouri State’s all-time list in the event.

Junior Bryson Cramer (1:50.51, seventh) and sophomore Aaron Henry (1:51.26, eighth) also scored highly for the Bears.

The Bears’ momentum slowed in the 100-yard freestyle, with only one swim-mer in the consolation heat. Junior Jeff Bentz time of 46.23 earned him a 15th-place finish as the lone Bear to score in the event.

Senior Chris Novak picked up the pace again in the 200-yard breaststroke. In the final race of his collegiate career, Novak came in at 2:01.85, placing third in the event. The time is a new career-best and improves his previous mark as the fifth-fastest time in school history. Novak will now resume his training for the 2012 Olympic Trials.

Continuing the trend of freshman excellence was freshman butterfly special-ist Michal Bulak in the 200-yard butterfly. Bulak touched the wall at 1:48.58, finishing second in the event. His time is the third-fastest in MSU history.

Senior diver Eric Ducourneau capped off an impressive career with a 332.95 on the three-meter board earning sixth. Ducourneau was the top diver for the Bears this season and will go down as one of the top divers in MSU history. He is first all-time on the three-meter board and third on the one-meter.

“Eric did very well in this meet,” diving coach Jim Huelskamp said of Ducour-neau. “He is probably the best diver I have ever coached, one of the best to compete at Missouri State.”

The final event of the meet was the 400-yard freestyle relay. The quad of senior Dillon Burns, Bentz, Cramer and sophomore Jacob Sims finished the meet with a time of 3:05.68, placing sixth in the event.

This was the final swimming competition for the Bears this season. Ducour-neau will return to action at the NCAA Zone “D” Regional next weekend, Mar. 11-13 in Austin, Texas.

DAY TWO RECAP

The Missouri State men’s swimming and diving squad turned in some great times, but remains in fifth at the Mid-American Conference Championship in Carbondale, Ill.

On the first day, the Bears wrapped up with a fourth place finish in the 400-yard medley relay. Day two began on the same tone, with the Bears quad of freshman Yuri Garanito, senior Chris Novak, freshman Michal Bulak and

junior Jeff Bentz finishing fourth in the 200-yard medley relay at 1:31.60.

The thrill of the meet came in the 400-yard individual medley. Sophomore Daan Jansen was seeded fourth in the event, the same position he finished last season. However, Jansen came out strong and turned in an impressive 3:56.61, to finish second in the event. Thus far, Jansen owns the highest finish for the Bears in the meet.

The Bears also dominated the consolation heat of the 400-yard IM. Freshman Colin Hill just missed out on the championship final, and used the consola-tion round to show he deserved to swim with the best. Hill won the heat with a time of 4:02.65, two-tenths of a second faster than the eighth place finisher and a full second and a half ahead of the tenth place finisher. Close behind Hill, junior Waldo Broodryk finished third in the event with a time of 4:06.11.

Bulak was the only Missouri State swimmer in the championship heat of the 100-yard butterfly. Though new to the program, Bulak swam hard for a time of 49.38, finishing sixth overall.

The next event was the 200-yard freestyle. Though the Bears did not place a swimmer in the championship heat, three MSU swimmers stood out in the consolation heat. Freshman Jared Roberts won the heat with a time of 1:40.16. Roberts’ time was two full seconds faster than his preliminary time. Junior Bryson Cramer (1:41.64) and freshman Jake Coleman (1:42.25) finished 12th and 13th, respectively.

Novak was the lone Missouri State representative in the 100-yard breaststroke championship heat. Novak touched the wall at 57.09 for a seventh-place finish. Broodryk swam in the consolation heat, finishing 13th with his time of 58.39.

The Bears returned to the podium in the 100-yard backstroke. Garanito, in his first MAC Championship, earned the bronze in the event with a time of 49.70. He became only the second Bear to medal in an event this meet. Sophomore Aaron Henry earned valuable points in the consolation heat, finishing 11th with a time of 51.76.

The second day ended with the 800-yard freestyle relay. The Bears squad of Jansen, Cramer, Roberts and sophomore Jacob Sims finished at 6:45.81, grab-bing a fourth-place finish, but a false start disqualified the Bears.

The final day of competition will begin tomorrow at noon with the preliminary heats. The 1650-yard freestyle consolation heats will begin shortly after the preliminary round. All other championship heats will begin at 7:00 p.m.

DAY ONE RECAP

The 200-yard freestyle relay was a sign of things to come, as the Bears finished fifth in the event with a time of 1:23.02. The quad of junior Jeff Bentz, senior Dillon Burns, sophomore Jacob Sims and freshman Yuri Garanito had not swam as a group all season, but still managed to set a season-best time in the event.

In the 500-yard freestyle, sophomore Aaron Henry made a huge leap, dropping 4.2 seconds from his preliminary time to finish at 4:33.92, a new career best. He finished tenth overall.

In the championship heat of the 500-yard freestyle, freshman Jared Roberts touched the wall at 4:31.77, earning a sixth-place finish for the Bears.

Though the Bears did not place anyone in the championship heat of the 200-yard individual medley, sophomore Daan Jansen came in with a time of 1:51.65, winning the consolation heat by a full second. If he would have made the championship heat, Jansen would have finished fifth in the event.

Bentz led the Bears in the 50-yard freestyle, coming in at 20.81 for a sixth-place finish. Burns also scored for in the event, finishing 14th with a time of 20.99.

Senior diver Eric Ducourneau built on his impressive resume with a score of 277.45 on the one-meter board. He finished sixth in the event. Freshman Cam-eron Wilson finished strong with a 229.80, came in at twelfth.

The Bears hoped to defend their MAC title in the 400-yard medley relay with a squad of Garanito, senior Chris Novak, freshman Michal Bulak and Bentz. However, Buffalo had other plans, as their squad touched at 3:14.98, setting new conference and pool records. Missouri State did manage to come in at 3:19.30, finishing fourth.

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FINAL STANDINGS1. Buffalo .................................................................................................... 763.52. Eastern Michigan ....................................................................................... 6853. Southern Illinois ...................................................................................... 613.54. Miami (Ohio) ............................................................................................. 4855. Missouri State ............................................................................................ 4326. Ball State .................................................................................................... 2397. Evansville ................................................................................................... 126

EVENT RESULTSEvent Name Prelims/Finals Time FinishEvent #1: 200 Free Relay200 Free Relay Missouri State 1:23.02 5thJeff Bentz (21.09), Dillon Burns (20.26), Jacob Sims (20.59), Yuri Garanito (21.08)

Event #2: 500 Free500 Free Jared Robets 4:32.73/4:31.77 6th500 Free Aaron Henry 4:38.19/4:33.92 10th500 Free Gilles Cantrelle 4:35.91/4:36.64 12th500 Free Bryson Cramer 4:38.71/4:38.53 16th500 Free Tyler Saltzberry 4:41.45 21st500 Free Jake Coleman 4:41.54 22nd

Event #3: 200 IM200 IM Daan Jansen 1:53.28/1:51.65 9th200 IM Michal Bulak 1:53.32/1:54.02 13th200 IM Colin Hill 1:54.51/1:54.34 14th200 IM Chris Novak 1:55:00 18th

Event #4: 50 Free50 Free Jeff Bentz 20.56/20.81 6th50 Free Dillon Burns 20.96/20.99 14th50 Free Jacob Sims 21.48 26th50 Free Yuri Garanito 21.49 27th

Event #5: 1-Meter Diving1-Meter Diving Eric Ducourneau 277.20/277.45 6th1-Meter Diving Cameron Wilson 222.85/229.80 12th

Event #6: 400 Medley Relay400 Medley Relay Missouri State 3:19.30 4thYuri Garanito (49.75), Chris Novak (55.78), Michal Bulak (48.78), Jeff Bentz (44.99)

Event #7: 200 Medley Relay200 Medley Relay Missouri State 1:31.60 4thYuri Garanito (23.66), Chris Novak (25.75), Michal Bulak (22.09), Jeff Bentz (20.10)

Event #8: 400 IM400 IM Daan Jansen 3:59.72/3:56.61 2nd400 IM Colin Hill 4:03.93/4:02.65 9th400 IM Waldo Broodryk 4:06.40/4:06.11 11th

Event #9: 100 Fly100 Fly Michal Bulak 49.19/49.38 6th100 Fly Tyler Saltzberry 51.78 22nd100 Fly Jeff Bentz 52.26 25th100 Fly Dillon Burns 53.01 29th

Event #10: 200 Free200 Free Jared Roberts 1:42.10/1:40.16 9th200 Free Bryson Cramer 1:41.43/1:41.64 12th200 Free Jake Coleman 1:42.23/1:42.25 13th200 Free Jacob Sims 1:42.56 19th

Event #11: 100 Breast100 Breast Chris Novak 56.96/57.09 7th100 Breast Waldo Broodryk 58.34/58.39 13th

Event #12: 100 Back100 Back Yuri Garanito 50.20/49.70 3rd100 Back Aaron Henry 51.19/51.76 11th

Event #13: 800 Free Relay800 Free Relay Missouri State - DQ

Event #14: 1650 Free1650 Free Jared Roberts NA/15:35.22 1st1650 Free Daan Jansen NA/15:45.18 3rd

1650 Free Jake Coleman NA/16:12.04 11th

Event #15: 200 Back200 Back Yuri Garanito 1:49.25/1:47.89 4th200 Back Bryson Cramer 1:50.68/1:50.51 7th200 Back Aaron Henry 1:50.34/1:51.26 8th

Event #16: 100 Free100 Free Jeff Bentz 46.27/46.23 15th100 Free Dillon Burns 46.66 22nd100 Free Jacob Sims 47.15 26th

Event #17: 200 Breast200 Breast Chris Novak 2:03.14/2:01.85 3rd200 Breast Waldo Broodryk 2:07.79/2:07.32 12th200 Breast Colin Hill 2:09.08/2:08.21 14th

Event #18: 200 Fly200 Fly Michal Bulak 1:50.28/1:48.58 2nd200 Fly Tyler Saltzberry 1:54.46/1:54.82 15th

Event #19: 3-Meter Diving3-Meter Diving Eric Ducourneau 298.90/332.95 6th3-Meter Diving Cameron Wilson 224.90/236.40 14th

Event #20: 400 Free Relay400 Free Relay Missouri State 3:05.68 6thDillon Burns (46.36), Jeff Bentz (46.92), Bryson Cramer (46.57), Jacob Sims (45.83)

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Sophomore Jared Roberts was Missouri State’s only athlete to win a gold medal.



1966 MIAA Championship: CMSU 85, NWMSU 63, SEMSU 15, MSU 13.1967 MIAA Championship: CMSU 77, NWMSU 61, SEMSU 27, MSU 20. MSU Champion: Mike Wilson, 500 free.1968 MIAA Championship: CMSU 94, MSU 41, NWMSU 32, SEMSU 17.MSU Champions: Jim Graf, 100 free; Barry Dewlen, 1650 free.1969 MIAA Championship: CMSU 71.5, NWMSU 65, MSU 40.5, SEMSU 17.MSU Champion: Steve Artale, 200 fly.1970 MIAA Championship: MSU 133, CMSU 75.5, NWMSU 65, UMR 63, SEMSU

33.5.MSU Champions: Ben Green, 100 back, 200 back, 1650 free; Herb Netherton, 200 free,

500 free; Gary Birum, 100 fly, 200 fly; Green-Joe Gordon-Birum-Netherton, 400 relay medley.

1971 MIAA Championship: MSU 110.5, UMR 105.5, CMSU 64, NWMSU 49, SEMSU 37.

MSU Champions: Ben Green, 200 free, 500 free, 1650 free; Tom Tipton, 100 breast; Green-Tipton-Gary Birum-Herb Netherton, 400 medley relay.

1972 MIAA Championship: MSU 119.5, UMR 114.5, SEMSU 66, CMSU 41, NWMSU 28.

MSU Champions: Ben Green, 200 free, 500 free, 1650 free; Tom Tipton, 100 breast, 200 breast; Jim Campbell, 100 fly; Rick Iverson, 200 back, 200 IM; Iverson-Tipton-Campbell-Green, 400 medley relay.

1973 MIAA Championship: MSU 164, UMR 133, SEMSU 92, CMSU 43, NWMSU 30.

MSU Champions: Tom Tipton, 100 breast, 200 breast; Jim Campbell, 100 fly, 200 fly; Rick Iverson, 200 back, 200 IM; Jeff Conner, 400 IM; Iverson-Tipton-Campbell-Ben Green, 400 medley relay.

1974 MIAA Championship: UMR 155, MSU 151, SEMSU 69, CMSU 50, NWMSU 30.

MSU Champions: Tom Tipton, 100 breast; Rick Iverson, 200 IM; Doug Carson, 200 breast; Mark Lale, 100 fly; Iverson-Tipton-Lale-Tom Roddy, 400 medley relay; Lale-Roddy-Mike St. Clair-Bob Niehouse, 400 free relay.

1975 MIAA Championship: UMR 144, MSU 135, SEMSU 90, CMSU 50, NEMSU 35.

MSU Champions: Rick Iverson, 200 fly; Mark Lale, 100 fly; Chuck Frederking, 100 back; Iverson-John Newman-Lale-Mike St. Clair, 400 medley relay; Gary Mendenhall-St. Clair-Tom Roddy-Newman, 400 free relay.

1976 MIAA Championship: UMR 173, MSU 133, CMSU 64, SEMSU 60, NWMSU 26.

MSU Champions: Mark Kraus, 200 IM, 400 IM; Chuck Frederking, 100 back, 200 back; Mike Defferding, 50 free; Defferding-Randy Smith-John Newman-John Altheide, 400 free relay.

1977 MIAA Championship: UMR 195, CMSU 101, MSU 97, SEMSU 47, NWMSU 16.

MSU Champions: Brian Maddox, 50 free; Chuck Frederking, 200 back.1978 MIAA Championship: UMR 138, MSU 117, CMSU 110, SEMSU 70, NWMSU

18, NEMSU 8.MSU Champions: Doug Binkley, 1-meter diving, 3-meter diving; John Newman, 50

free; Rob Stanton, 100 free, Mark Finley-Newman-Stanton-Brian Maddox, 400 free relay.

1979 MIAA Championship: SEMSU 515, UMR 509, MSU 258, NEMSU 237, CMSU 193.

1980 MIAA Championship: UMR 603, SEMSU 424, MSU 244, NEMSU 203, CMSU 202.

1981 MIAA Championship: MSU 525, UMR 487, SEMSU 367, NEMSU 143, UMSL 142, CMSU 111.

MSU Champions: Keith Spennewyn, 200 free, 500 free; Bryan Cavaness, 100 breast, 200 breast; John Schettler, 50 free, 100 free; Chuck Artale, 100 fly; Greg Wilhelm, 1650 free; Dan Hemenway-Cavaness-Artale-John Schettler, 400 medley relay; Schettler-Scott Davison-Spennewyn-Cavaness, 400 free relay; Wilhelm-Davison-Spennewyn-Shettler, 800 free relay.

1982 Mid-Continent Championship: MSU 574, EIU 502, WIU 349, UNI 239.MSU Champions: Mike Ablard, 100 breast; Don Fearon, 1-meter diving, 3-meter

diving; John Schettler, 100 free; Walter Flick, 1650 free; Blake Heid-Schettler-Greg Wilhelm-Keith Spennewyn, 800 free relay; 400 Medley Relay.

1983 Mid-Continent Championship: MSU 482, EIU 435, WIU 414, UIC 223, UNI 180.

MSU Champions: Mike Ablard, 100 breast, 200 breast; Blake Heid, 200 fly, 200 IM; Rob Fletcher, 50 free; Phil Frank, 100 fly; Dave Byers, 100 back; Greg Wilhelm, 1650 free; Don Fearon, 1-meter diving; Scott Klempel, 3-meter diving; Byers-Frank-Ablard-Fletcher, 400 medley relay.

1984 Mid-Continent Championship: MSU 509, EIU 452, WIU 349, UIC 289, UNI 164.

MSU Champions: Mike Ablard, 100 breast, 200 breast; Steve Taraszka, 50 free, 100 free; John Gonzalez, 200 free; Phil Frank, 100 fly; Jim Borkowski, 400 IM, 200 fly; Dave Byers, 100 back; Don Fearon, 3-meter diving; Steve Cox-Borkowski-Tyrie-Gonzalez, 800 free relay; Byers-Ablard-Frank-Tyrie, 400 medley relay; S. Cox-Taraszka-Tyrie-Gonzalez, 400 free relay.

1985 Mid-Continent Championship: WIU 491, MSU 487, EIU 279, UIC 262, UNI 203, WGB 20; MSU Champions: Mike Ablard, 100 breast, 200 breast; Clift Cox, 200 free; Eric Pool, 1650 free; Phil Frank, 100 fly; Jim Borkowski 200 IM, 200 fly; Steve Cox-C. Cox-Courtney Tate-John Gonzalez, 400 free relay; S. Cox-C. Cox-Borkwoski-Gonzalez, 800 free relay.

1986 Mid-Continent Championship: WIU 554.5, MSU 528, UIC 245.5, EIU 150.5, UNI 116.5.

MSU Champions: Jim Borkowski, 200 IM; Clift Cox, 200 free; Eric Pool, 400 IM, 1650 free; Mike May-Scott Ludgate-Jim Borkowski-C. Cox, 400 medley relay; John Gonzalez- Borkowski-Bryan Beatty-C. Cox, 800 medley relay.

1987 Mid-Continent Championship: MSU 516, WIU 445, UIC 378, UNI 204, EIU 193.

MSU Champions: Jim Borkowski, 200 IM, 100 fly, 200 fly; Eric Pool, 400 IM; Kevin Barbee, 3-meter diving; Borkowski-Bryan Beatty-John Gonzalez-Matt North, 800 free relay.

1988 Mid-Continent Championship: MSU 563.5, WIU 490, UIC 291, UNI 215, EIU 187.5.

MSU Champions: Eric Pool, 200 IM; Bryan Beatty, 500 free; Eric Christensen, 3-meter diving; Kevin Barbee, 1-meter diving; Justin O’Sullivan, 400 IM; Paul Steppan, 100 fly.

1989 Mid-Continent Championship: MSU 728.5, WIU 410, UIC 371.5, UNI 299, EIU 209.

MSU Champions: Bryan Beatty, 50 free; Dru Shiner, 100 free; Paul Kuhn, 500 free, 1650 free; Paul Steppan, 200 IM, 100 fly; Jeff Haseltine, 200 fly; Mike McKinney, 400 IM; Matt Thompson, 100 back 200 back; Thompson-Carey Ward-Troy Francis-Beatty, 200 medley relay; Francis-Eric Pease-Steppan-Beatty, 200 freestyle relay; Thompson-Ward-Steppan-Shiner, 400 medley relay; Shiner-Francis-Steppan-Beatty, 400 free relay; Shiner-Steppan-Matt North-Beatty, 800 free relay; Derek McCrea, 1-meter diving, 3-meter diving.

1990 Mid-Continent Championship: MSU 913, NIU 835, WIU 508, UIC 440, UNI 360, EIU 188.

MSU Champions: Mike McKinney, 200 IM; Dru Shiner, 50 free, 100 free; Matt Thompson, 100 back, 200 back; Andy Weinberg, 1650 free; Thompson-Ward-Steppan-Shiner, 400 medley relay; McKinney-Weinberg-Steppan-Shiner, 800 free relay; Steppan-O’Sullivan-Thompson-Shiner, 400 free relay; Eric Christensen, 1-meter diving, 3-meter diving.

1994 Missouri Valley Championship: Southern Illinois 1017, MSU 913, Evansville 649, Northern Iowa 300, Bradley 198.

MSU Champions: Ed Gaylord, 400 IM; Brad Hamman, 200 back.1995 Missouri Valley Championship: Southern Illinois 885, MSU 848, Evansville

591, Northern Iowa 382, Bradley 141.MSU Champions: DonDziekanowski, 100 breast; Craig Scoby, 200 free; Seth Shippy,

200 IM.1996 Missouri Valley Championship: Southern Illinois 1082, MSU 817, Evansville

475, Northern Iowa 440, Bradley 220.MSU Champions: Jason Bentley, 100 breast, 200 breast, 200 IM; Jeff DiNicola,

3-meter diving.1997* Missouri Valley Championship: Southern Illinois 1012, MSU 790, Evansville

670, Northern Iowa 431, Bradley 119.MSU Champions: Jason Bentley, 100 breast, 200 breast, 200 IM; Gary Wall, 100 fly.1999* Missouri Valley Championship: Southern Illinois 972, MSU 841, Evansville

729, Northern Iowa 252, Bradley 110.MSU Champions: Jason Bentley, 100 breast, 200 breast; Michael Baima, 100 fly, 200

fly; Jeff DiNicola, 1-meter diving, 3-meter diving.2000 Missouri Valley Championship:MSU 926.5, Southern Illinois 898.0, Evansville

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635.5, Northern Iowa 369.0, Bradley 124.MSU Champions: Eric Bintner, 1650 free; Michael Baima, 200 fly; Joe Schiermann,

3-meter diving; Nathan Segura, 500 free; Johnathan Waldon, 1-meter diving.2001 Missouri Valley Championship: MSU 916, Southern Illinois 911, Evansville

684, Northern Iowa 355, Bradley 204.MSU Champions: Michael Baima, 200 fly; Eric Binter, 1650 free; Ryan Heydenrych,

100 back; Johnathan Waldon, 1-meter diving; Josh Wegrzyn, 200 back.2002 Missouri Valley Championships: Southern Illinois 940.5, MSU 912, Evansville

570, Northern Iowa 444, Bradley 236.5.MSU Champions: Eric Bintner, 500 free, 1650 free; Josh Wegrzyn, 200 IM, 100 back,

200 back; Michael Baima, 100 fly; Johnathan Waldon, 1-meter diving, 3-meter diving; Baima-Wegrzyn-Miro Majorahn-Ryan Heydenrych, 200 free relay; Wegrzyn-Majorahn-Baima-Heydenrych, 200 medley relay.

2003 Missouri Valley Championships: MSU 1,018, Southern Illinois 956, Evansville 468.

MSU Champions: Raichin Antonov, 100 fly; Matt Beasley, 200 free, 100 free; Eric Bintner, 500 free, 1650 free; Miro Majorahn, 200 breast; Ramiro Palmar, 100 breast; Johnathan Waldon, one-meter diving; Antonov-Eric Ertl-Majorahn-Beasley, 200 free relay; Tony Freeman-Majorahn-Beasley-Antonov, 400 medley relay; Freeman-Majorahn-Alex Blanch-Antonov, 200 medley relay; Erik Korte-Jim Blackburn-Bintner-Beasley, 800 free relay; Antonov-Korte-Majorahn-Beasley, 400 free relay.

2004 Missouri Valley Invitational: Southern Illinois 821.50, MSU 779, Western Kentucky 742.50, Evansville 369. Louisiana-Monroe 344.

MSU Champions: Raichin Antonov, 50 free; Matt Beasley, 200 IM; Seth Johnson, 200 breast; Miro Majorahn-Eric Ertl-Beasley-Antonov 400 free relay.

2005 Missouri Valley Invitational: MSU 746 SIU 681, Evansville 322.MSU Champions: Matt Beasley, 200 IM, 200 free; Raichin Antonov, 50 free, 100 free;

Ryan Maeker, 1-meter diving; Greg Temple, 100 breast; Seth Johnson, 200 breast; Cole Kalkbrenner, 3-meter diving; Richards-Gayo-Beasley-Antonov, 200 free relay; Freeman-Temple-Gayo-Richards, 400 medley relay; Antonov-Richards-Beasley-McBride, 800 free relay; Antonov-Richards-Gayo-Beasley, 400 free relay.

2006 Missouri Valley Championships: MSU 713, SIU 688, Evansville 300.MSU Champions: Matt Beasley, 200 IM, 100 free; Igmacio Gayo, 50 free; Greg

Temple, 100 breast, 200 breast; Mitch Richards, 100 back; Richards-Serra-Beasley-Gayo, 200 free relay; Richards-Johnson-Serra-Gayo, 400 medley relay; Beasley-Gayo-Pyle-Pajares, 800 free relay.

2007 Sun Belt Championships: Western Kentucky 734, Denver 665, MSU 627, SIU 598.50, Flordia Alantic 354, Evansville 207.50.

MSU Champions: Victor Serra, 200 IM, 100 fly; Eduardo Pajares, 400 IM; Pajares-Temple-Serra-Gayo, 400 medley relay.

2008 Sun Belt Championships: MSU 688, Denver 654, Western Kentucky 539.50, Southern Illinois 347, Florida Alantic 121, Evansville 108.

MSU Champions: Serra-Burns-Denefe-Gayo, 200 free relay; Serra, 200 IM; Gayo, 50 Free; Villarroel-Skinner- Serra-Gayo, 400 medley relay; Villarroel-Skinner-Serra-Gayo, 200 medley relay; Pajares 400 IM; Serra 100 Fly; Skinner 100 Breast; Villarroel 100 Back; Skinner 200 Breast; Serra, 200 Fly.

2009 Sun Belt Championships: Denver 1226, MSU 1172.50, WKU 1064.5, SIU 734, New Orleans 552.2, FAU 446.50, UE 207.

MSU Champions: Burns; 50 Free, Serra; 100 Fly, 200 Fly, 200 IM Skinner; 100 Breast, 200 Breast, Simunic; 100 Back, Serra, Villarroel, Skinner, Sauaia; 200 Medley Relay, Sauaia, Skinner, Serra, Simunic; 400 Medley Relay, Sauaia, Simunic, Serra, Burns; 200 Free Relay.

2010 Mid-American Conference Championships: Eastern Michigan 773, Buffalo 613.5, Missouri State 587, Miami 574.5, Southern Illinois 478, Ball State 231.5, Evansville, 136.5.

MSU Champions: Simunic, Denefe, Burns, Bentz, 200 Free Relay; Simunic, Skinner, Villarroel, Burns, 400 Medley Relay; Simunic, Skinner, Villarroel, Burns, 200 Medley Relay; Simunic, 100 Back; Nick Carter, 200 Fly.

2011 Mid-American Conference Championships: Buffalo 763.5, Eastern Michigan 685, Southern Illinois 613.5, Miami (Ohio) 485, Missouri State 432, Ball State 239, Evansville 126.

MSU Champion: Jared Roberts, 1650 free.

Missouri State Men’s Yearly Conference Summary

18 CONFERENCE TITLES

5 MIAA Championships - 7 Mid-Continent Championships5 MVC Championships - 1 Sun Belt Championship

1970 - 1971 - 1972 - 1973 - 1981 - 1982 - 1983 - 1984 - 1987 - 1988 - 1989 - 1990 - 2000 - 2001 - 2003 - 2005 - 2006 - 2008



Event/Record Record Holder Time/Score Event (Date)50-Yard Freestyle MSU Record ...............................Ignacio Gayo ............................................... 20.23 ............................................................Sun Belt Championships (2/28/2008) HSC Pool Record .......................Raichin Antonov, MSU ............................... 20.47 .............................................................................vs. John Brown (2/5/2005) MAC Record ..............................Brennan Warren, Miami (Ohio) .................. 19.57 ........................................................................... 1999 MAC Championships

100-Yard Freestyle MSU Record ...............................Raichin Antonov ......................................... 44.08 ........................................................... Indiana Last Chance Meet (3/5/2005) HSC Pool Record .......................Raichin Antonov, MSU ............................... 44.49 .............................................................................vs. John Brown (2/5/2005) MAC Record ..............................Dan Draeger, Toledo ................................... 43.62 ........................................................................... 1998 MAC Championships

200-Yard Freestyle MSU Record ...............................Vitalii Baryshok .......................................... 1:36.38 ................................. Incarnate Word Christmas Invitational (12/18/2011) HSC Pool Record .......................Vitalii Baryshok, MSU................................ 1:38.22 ...........................................................................vs. Missouri (11/10/2011) MAC Record ..............................Dan Draeger, Toledo ................................... 1:36.44 ........................................................................ 1997 MAC Championships

500-Yard Freestyle MSU Record ...............................Eric Bintner ................................................. 4:23.37# ............................................................MVC Championships (2/23/2003) HSC Pool Record .......................Eegan Groome, Missouri ............................ 4:31.18 ...........................................................................vs. Missouri (11/10/2011) MAC Record ..............................Paul Ricard, Miami (Ohio) ......................... 4:21.84 ........................................................................ 2007 MAC Championships

1000-Yard Freestyle MSU Record ...............................Eric Bintner ................................................. 9:14.47# ......................................................... Indiana Open Time Trial (3/9/2002) HSC Pool Record .......................Eric Bintner, MSU ...................................... 9:19.92 .................................................................vs. Henderson State (1/24/2003) MAC Record ..............................Mark Leonard, Eastern Michigan ............... 9:01.22 ........................................................................ 1997 MAC Championships

1650-Yard Freestyle MSU Record ...............................Eric Bintner ................................................. 15:19.22# ..........................................................MVC Championships (2/22/2003) HSC Pool Record .......................Eric Bintner, MSU ...................................... 15:49.07 ......................................................................vs. Truman State (2/2/2002) MAC Record ..............................Mark Leonard, Eastern Michigan ............... 14:56.78 ...................................................................... 1997 MAC Championships

100-Yard Backstroke MSU Record ...............................Roko Simunic.............................................. 47.40@ ........................................................Sun Belt Championships (2/20/2009) HSC Pool Record .......................Nicolas Villarroel, MSU ............................. 49.00 ...................................................................................vs. Drury (10/31/2009) MAC Record ..............................Roko Simunic, MSU ................................... 47.67 ..........................................................2010 MAC Championships (3/5/2010)

200-Yard Backstroke MSU Record ...............................Josh Wegrzyn .............................................. 1:46.58# ............................................................MVC Championships (2/23/2002) HSC Pool Record .......................John Higgins, Missouri ............................... 1:46.98 ...........................................................................vs. Missouri (11/10/2011) MAC Record ..............................Matt Schwippert, Buffalo ............................ 1:45.23 .......................................................2010 MAC Championships (3/5/2010)

100-Yard Breaststroke MSU Record ...............................Cajun Skinner.............................................. 53.57 ...................................................................MAC Championships (3/6/2010) HSC Pool Record .......................Matt Beasley ............................................... 56.23 .......................................................................... vs. Delta State (10/22/2005) MAC Record ..............................Bryson Tan, Eastern Michigan .................... 54.33 ........................................................................... 2001 MAC Championships

200-Yard Breaststroke MSU Record ...............................Cajun Skinner.............................................. 1:58.67 .........................................................Sun Belt Championships (2/20/2009) HSC Pool Record .......................Igor Kozlovskij, Missouri ........................... 2:01.58 ...........................................................................vs. Missouri (11/10/2011) MAC Record ..............................Scott Murphy, Eastern Michigan ................ 1:59.27 .......................................................2010 MAC Championships (3/6/2010)

100-Yard Butterfly MSU Record ...............................Victor Serra ................................................. 47.45@ ........................................................Sun Belt Championships (2/21/2009) HSC Pool Record .......................Neil O’Halloran, Missouri .......................... 48.20 ..............................................................................vs. Missouri (11/10/2011) MAC Record ..............................Kevin Northup, Miami (Ohio) .................... 46.92 ........................................................................... 1999 MAC Championships

200-Yard Butterfly MSU Record ...............................Victor Serra ................................................. 1:47.16@ .....................................................Sun Belt Championships (2/21/2009) HSC Pool Record .......................Radu Miclaus, Missouri .............................. 1:50.56 .............................................................................vs. Missouri (1/18/2002) MAC Record ..............................Kevin Northup, Miami (Ohio) .................... 1:45.83 ........................................................................ 1999 MAC Championships

200-Yard Individual Medley MSU Record ...............................Victor Serra ................................................. 1:47.38 .........................................................Sun Belt Championships (2/20/2009) HSC Pool Record .......................Matt Beasley, MSU ..................................... 1:49.76 ..........................................................................vs. John Brown (2/5/2005) MAC Record ..............................Kevin Northup, Miami (Ohio) .................... 1:47.65 ........................................................................ 1999 MAC Championships

400-Yard Individual Medley MSU Record ...............................Vic Reffel .................................................... 3:51.79 .........................................................Sun Belt Championships (2/20/2009) HSC Pool Record .......................Mack Darragh, Missouri ............................. 3:57.99. ..........................................................................vs. Missouri (11/10/2011) MAC Record ..............................Dan Wohl, Eastern Michigan ...................... 3:51.47 ........................................................................ 2007 MAC Championships

1-Meter Diving MSU Record ...............................Johnathan Waldon ....................................... 341.78 .................................................................vs. Western Illinois (10/12/2001) HSC Pool Record .......................Kevin Barbee, MSU .................................... 339.40 ................................................................. Maroon and White (10/31/1987) MAC Record ..............................Chris Heaton, Miami (Ohio) ....................... 345.35 ......................................................................... 2009 MAC Championships

3-Meter Diving MSU Record ...............................Eric Ducourneau ......................................... 365.85 .........................................................................@ Lindenwood (11/7/2008) HSC Pool Record .......................Evan Watters, Missouri ............................... 378.38 ..............................................................................vs. Missouri (1/17/2004) MAC Record ..............................Jeffery Craig, Eastern Michigan ................. 356.10 ........................................................2010 MAC Championships (3/6/2010)

Missouri State Men’s Individual Records



Event/Record Record Holders Time Event (Date)200-Yard Freestyle Relay MSU Record ...............................Victor Serra, Dillon Burns .......................... 1:19.40@ ............................................2009 Sun Belt Championships (2/20/2009) ....................................................Roko Simunic, Ciro Sauaia ........................................................................................................................................................... HSC Pool Record .......................Southern Illinois ........................................ 1:23.47 ................................................................ vs. Southern Illinois (1/29/2000) ....................................................Louw, Leal, Papachrysanthou, Perkins ........................................................................................................................................ MAC Record ..............................Toledo ......................................................... 1:19.75 ........................................................................ 1999 MAC Championships ....................................................Draeger, Fries, McCann, Powells .................................................................................................................................................

400-Yard Freestyle Relay MSU Record ...............................Mitch Richards, Ignacio Gayo .................... 2:56.29# ...................................................... Indiana Last Chance Meet (3/5/2005) ....................................................Matt Beasley, Raichin Antonov .................................................................................................................................................... HSC Pool Record .......................Missouri ..................................................... 3:02.95 ...........................................................................vs. Missouri (11/10/2011) ....................................................Kozlovskij, O’Halloran, Conroy, Melo......................................................................................................................................... MAC Record ..............................Toledo ......................................................... 2:58.07 ........................................................................ 1997 MAC Championships ....................................................Powells, Fries, Fulling, Draeger ...................................................................................................................................................

800-Yard Freestyle Relay MSU Record ...............................Raichin Antonov, Mitch Richards ............... 6:36.72# ..................................................Missouri Valley Invitational (2/17/2005) ....................................................Matt Beasley, Andrew McBride .................................................................................................................................................... HSC Pool Record .......................Missouri State ............................................ 6:51.57 ................................................................................vs. Webster (2/4/2006) ....................................................Matt Beasley, Mitch Richards ....................................................................................................................................................... ....................................................Tony Freeman, Ignacio Gayo ........................................................................................................................................................ MAC Record ..............................Toledo ......................................................... 6:37.42 ........................................................................ 1998 MAC Championships ....................................................Rosepapa, Fulling, Powells, Draeger ............................................................................................................................................

200-Yard Medley Relay MSU Record ...............................Nicolas Villarroel, Cajun Skinner ............... 1:27.55@ ............................................2009 Sun Belt Championships (2/21/2009) ....................................................Victor Serra, Ciro Sauaia .............................................................................................................................................................. HSC Pool Record .......................Missouri ..................................................... 1:30.30 ...........................................................................vs. Missouri (11/10/2011) ....................................................Sellers, Kozlovskij, O’Halloran, Melo ......................................................................................................................................... MAC Record ..............................Toledo ......................................................... 1:29..26 ....................................................................... 1998 MAC Championships ....................................................McCann, Fries, Powells, Draeger .................................................................................................................................................

400-Yard Medley Relay MSU Record ...............................Roko Simunic, Cajun Skinner .................... 3:12.48@ ............................................2009 Sun Belt Championships (2/20/2009) ....................................................Victor Serra, Ciro Sauaia .............................................................................................................................................................. HSC Pool Record .......................Missouri State ............................................ 3:22.37 ................................................................................vs. Drury (10/31/2009) ....................................................Nicolas Villarroel, Roko Simunic ................................................................................................................................................. ....................................................Ciro Sauaia, Dillon Burns ............................................................................................................................................................. MAC Record ..............................Missouri State ............................................ 3:17.02 .......................................................2010 MAC Championships (3/4/2010) ....................................................Roko Simunic, Cajun Skinner ...................................................................................................................................................... ....................................................Nicolas Villarroel, Dillon Burns ...................................................................................................................................................

# indicates Missouri Valley Conference record @ indicates Sun Belt Conference record

Missouri State Men’s Relay Records

Dillon Burns



50-Yard Freestyle1. Ignacio Gayo ................................20.23............................................... 2008T2. Raichin Antonov...........................20.25............................................... 2005T2. Dillon Burns .................................20.25............................................... 20094. Andy Denefe ................................20.42............................................... 20085. Vitalii Baryshok ......................... 20.43 ..........................................2011-12

100-Yard Freestyle1. Raichin Antonov...........................44.08............................................... 20052. Josh Wegrzyn ...............................44.27............................................... 20023. Vitalii Baryshok ......................... 44.32 ..........................................2011-124. Ignacio Gayo ................................44.41............................................... 20085. Matt Beasley.................................44.47............................................... 2006

200-Yard Freestyle1. Vitalii Baryshok ......................... 1:36.38 ......................................2011-122. Matt Beasley ................................1:36.55 .......................................... 20053. Eduardo Pajares ...........................1:38.36 ........................................... 20094. Eric Bintner .................................1:38.68 .......................................... 20035. Raichin Antonov ..........................1:38.69 .......................................... 2004

500-Yard Freestyle1. Eric Bintner ..................................4:23.37 .......................................... 20032. Eduardo Pajares ...........................4:24.13 .......................................... 20093. Matt Beasley ................................4:27.73 .......................................... 20034. Nick Carter ...................................4:28.75 ........................................... 20105. Vic Riffel .....................................4:29.31 .......................................... 2009

1000-Yard Freestyle1. Eric Bintner ..................................9:14.47 ........................................... 20022. Jared Roberts ............................ 9:22.04 ......................................2011-123. Daan Jansen ............................... 9:27.75 ........................................... 20104. Andy Cook ...................................9:28.57 ........................................... 19945. Ed Gaylord ...................................9:28.97 ........................................... 1996

1650-Yard Freestyle1. Eric Bintner .................................15:19.22 ........................................ 20032. Jared Roberts ............................ 15:30.23 ....................................2011-123. Vic Riffel .....................................15:34.43 ......................................... 20094. Ryan Bullock ...............................15:35.75 ........................................ 20075. Andy Cook ..................................15:40.39 ........................................ 1994

100-Yard Backstroke1. Roko Simunic ...............................47.40............................................... 20092. Nicolas Villarroel .........................48.06............................................... 20093. Josh Wegrzyn ...............................48.08............................................... 20024. Paul Le ........................................ 49.33 ..........................................2011-12T5. Pat Bergin .....................................49.70............................................... 2010 Yuri Garanito ............................. 49.70 ............................................... 2011

200-Yard Backstroke1. Josh Wegrzyn ...............................1:46.58 ........................................... 20022. Paul Le ........................................ 1:46.67 ......................................2011-123. Yuri Garanito ............................. 1:47.80 ......................................2011-124. Nicolas Villarroel .........................1:48.00 ........................................... 20095. Pat Bergin .....................................1:48.28 ........................................... 2009

100-Yard Breaststroke1. Cajun Skinner ...............................54.18............................................... 20092. Roko Simunic ...............................54.76............................................... 20093. Greg Temple .................................55.55............................................... 20064. Jason Bentley ...............................55.98............................................... 19975. Mike Ablard .................................56.01............................................... 1985

200-Yard Breaststroke1. Cajun Skinner ...............................1:58.67 ........................................... 20092. Seth Johnson.................................2:00.24 ........................................... 20053. Greg Temple .................................2:00.68 ........................................... 20054. Jason Bentley ...............................2:01.83 ........................................... 19975. Chris Novak .................................2:01.85 ............................................2011

100-Yard Butterfly1. Victor Serra ..................................47.45............................................... 20092. Ciro Sauaia ...................................48.37............................................... 20093. Ignacio Gayo ................................48.83............................................... 20084. Chris Ulrich ..................................48.88............................................... 19915. Michael Baima .............................48.92............................................... 2002

200-Yard Butterfly1. Victor Serra ..................................1:44.78 ........................................... 20092. Eduardo Pajares ............................1:47.36 ........................................... 20093. Michal Bulak .............................. 1:48.58 ........................................... 20114. Nick Carter ...................................1:48.63 ........................................... 20105. Michael Baima .............................1:48.97 ........................................... 2002

200-Yard Individual Medley1. Victor Serra .................................1:47.38 .......................................... 20092. Matt Beasley ................................1:48.38 .......................................... 20053. Roko Simunic ..............................1:48.61 .......................................... 20094. Josh Wegrzyn ..............................1:48.75 .......................................... 20025. A.J. Goertzen ...............................1:51.16 .......................................... 2008

400-Yard Individual Medley1. Vic Riffel .....................................3:51.79 .......................................... 20092. Eduardo Pajares ...........................3:53.26 .......................................... 20093. Matt Beasley ................................3:55.15 .......................................... 20044. Niklas Gustafsson.........................3:56.59 ........................................... 20105. A .J. Goertzen ..............................3:56.60 .......................................... 2008

1-Meter Diving (6)1. Johnathan Waldon ........................341.78............................................. 20012. Kevin Barbee ................................339.40............................................. 19873 Eric Ducourneau...........................335.30............................................. 20094. Eric Christensen ...........................314.55............................................. 19875. Don Fearon ...................................307.35............................................. 1984

1-Meter Diving (11)1. Kevin Barbee ................................523.55............................................. 19882. Johnathan Waldon ........................503.65............................................. 20003. Jimmy Moore ...............................496.65............................................. 19914. Jeff DiNicola ................................489.30............................................. 19985. Eric Christensen ...........................475.35............................................. 1990

3-Meter Diving (6)1. Eric Ducourneau...........................365.85............................................. 20092. Eric Christensen ...........................364.50............................................. 19873. Kevin Barbee ................................343.45............................................. 19874. Don Fearon ...................................334.35............................................. 19835. Johnathan Waldon ........................329.70............................................. 2002

3-Meter Diving (11)1. Johnathan Waldon ........................556.65............................................. 20002. Don Fearon ...................................547.80............................................. 19833. Joe Schiermann ............................543.00............................................. 20014. Scott Klempel ...............................536.55............................................. 19825. Eric Christensen ...........................535.50............................................. 1987

Bold indicates current Bears’ swimmers.Athletes may be listed only once per event on the MSU all-time top five. Therefore, only an athlete’s career best will be listed.

Missouri State Men’s All-Time Top-Five Performers by Event

Freshman Vitalii Baryshok



Name Year(s)Mike Ablard ................................................................................. 1982-83-84-85Shannon Aiken ........................................................................................1984-85Jason Allen ................................................................................... 1990-91-92-93John Altheide ............................................................................... 1976-77-78-79Andy Anderson .......................................................................................1994-95Jason Anderson ............................................................................ 1988-89-92-93Raichin Antonov .......................................................................... 2002-03-04-05Dan Applebaum ........................................................................................... 1983Charles Artale.....................................................................................1978-80-81Randy Artale ...........................................................................................1981-82Steve Artale .................................................................................. 1969-70-71-72Michael Baima ............................................................................. 1999-00-01-02Ron Ball ..................................................................................................1970-71Kevin Barbee .....................................................................................1986-87-88Thomas Barneby .......................................................................................... 1966Matt Beasley ................................................................................ 2003-04-05-06Bryan Beatty ................................................................................ 1986-87-88-89Jake Becchina............................................................................................... 1998Jason Bentley ............................................................................... 1996-97-98-99Jeff Bentz ..........................................................................................2009-10-11Pat Bergin ...........................................................................................2008-09-10Nick Bilyk ...............................................................................................1993-94Doug Binkley .....................................................................................1977-78-79Eric Bintner .................................................................................. 2000-01-02-03Scott Bintner ............................................................................ 1997-98-99-2000Gary Birum .............................................................................................1970-71John Birum ..............................................................................................1969-70Jim Blackburn .............................................................................. 2002-03-04-05Alex Blanch ............................................................................................2002-03Sam Blundell ................................................................................................ 1994Roberto Bonilla ............................................................................................ 1992Nick Borchers .............................................................................. 1986-87-88-89Jim Borkowski ............................................................................. 1984-85-86-87Rob Bowlin ........................................................................................2003-04-05Jeff Bratten ................................................................................................... 2006Waldo Broodryk .................................................................................2009-10-11Angela Brown .............................................................................................. 1990Michal Bulak .............................................................................................. 2011Ryan Bullock ......................................................................................2004-05-06Tom Bullock ............................................................................................2009-10Trae Burke ..........................................................................................1993-94-95Dillon Burns ..................................................................................2008-09-10-11Lyle Bush ..................................................................................................... 1969Matt Buster................................................................................... 1998-99-00-01David Byers .......................................................................................1982-83-84Rick Byers .................................................................................................... 1983Jim Campbell ............................................................................... 1970-71-72-73Gilles Cantrelle .............................................................................................2011Doug Carson ................................................................................................ 1974Nick Carter ................................................................................................... 2010Cameron Case .............................................................................................. 2010Bryan Cavaness ..................................................................................1980-81-82Richard Cavender......................................................................................... 1966Bryan Childers ............................................................................................. 1990Eric Christensen ........................................................................... 1986-87-88-90Stewart Clark ............................................................................... 1973-74-75-76Jake Coleman ............................................................................................. 2011John Comstock ............................................................................. 1975-76-77-78Jeff Conner ..............................................................................................1973-74Andy Cook ................................................................................... 1991-92-93-94Blain Conway............................................................................................... 1972Clift Cox..................................................................................................1985-86Shane Costello ........................................................................................2007-08Steve Cox ..................................................................................... 1984-85-86-87Bill Cover ................................................................................................2002-03Bryson Cramer .................................................................................2009-10-11Mike Crawford ............................................................................................. 1972Marc Crump ................................................................................................. 1987Greg Curgenven ........................................................................... 1991-92-93-94Dan Dart ..................................................................................................1977-78Scott Davison ............................................................................................... 1981Scott DeAvilla .........................................................................................1987-88Michael Defferding ...................................................................................... 1976Livny Del Valle .......................................................................................1996-97Frankie DeMaria .......................................................................................... 2010Andy Denefe ................................................................................ 2007-08-09-10Tim Derma ..............................................................................................1995-96Todd Derma ............................................................................................1995-96Barry Dewlen ............................................................................... 1966-67-68-69Ron Dewlen ................................................................................. 1969-70-71-72

Jason Deymen-Jones .................................................................................... 2003Jeff DiNicola ................................................................................ 1996-97-98-99Dave Dornaus..........................................................................................1993-94Eric Ducourneau ...........................................................................2008-09-10-11Mike Duffy .........................................................................................1986-87-88Don Dziekanowski ....................................................................... 1994-95-96-97Lori Ecker .................................................................................................... 1976Andy Ellsworth ............................................................................ 1988-88-90-91Eric Ertl ........................................................................................ 2002-03-04-05Don Fearon.........................................................................................1982-83-84Bruce Feerick ............................................................................................... 1966Brad Ferrell .............................................................................................1998-99Dean Ferrell ................................................................................................. 1982David Fink ................................................................................... 1990-91-92-93Mark Finley ........................................................................................1977-78-79Rob Fisher ...............................................................................................1990-91Paris Fitzgerald ............................................................................ 2005-06-07-08Scott Flaschar ............................................................................................... 1973Rob Fletcher ................................................................................................. 1983Walter Flick .............................................................................................1981-82Ty Foreman .................................................................................. 1998-99-00-01Troy Francis ................................................................................. 1986-87-88-89Phillip Frank.......................................................................................1983-84-85Chuck Frederking......................................................................... 1974-75-76-77Bryan Freeman ...................................................................................1998-00-01Tony Freeman .............................................................................. 2003-04-05-06Bill Friscella ................................................................................................. 1968Tom Fruehling .............................................................................................. 1969Todd Gabel ..............................................................................................1986-87Cory Gallagher ...................................................................................2002-03-04Yuri Garanito ............................................................................................. 2011Mark Gates .........................................................................................1981-82-83Ed Gaylord ................................................................................... 1994-95-96-97Ignacio Gayo ................................................................................ 2005-06-07-08Craig Gehrke ...........................................................................................1996-98Chris Gleich ................................................................................. 2004-05-06-07AJ Goertzen .......................................................................................2005-06-07John Gonzalez .............................................................................. 1984-85-86-87Joe Gordon ................................................................................... 1970-71-72-73Jason Gossard............................................................................................... 1993David Gourley .........................................................................................2006-07James Graf ................................................................................... 1968-69-70-71Dave Graumnitz ......................................................................................1986-87Mark Gravetter ............................................................................................. 1967Ben Green .................................................................................... 1970-71-72-73John Grimm ................................................................................................. 1971Axayacatl Guerra ......................................................................................... 2006Gary Gunnoe ................................................................................................ 1994Heath Haffner ............................................................................................... 1991Jeff Hagan .................................................................................... 1982-83-84-85Karl Haley ..........................................................................................1999-2000Herbert Half ............................................................................................1974-75Brad Hamman .............................................................................. 1994-95-96-97Jerry Hamman .............................................................................. 1982-83-84-85Steven Hancock ......................................................................................1977-78Mark Hanneke .............................................................................................. 1973Phillip Harrison ............................................................................ 1976-77-78-79Jeff Haseltine ..........................................................................................1988-89Josh Havemann ............................................................................ 1999-00-01-02Chris Heer .................................................................................................... 1990Blake Heid ................................................................................... 1982-83-84-85Soren Heilskov ............................................................................. 1999-00-01-02Dan Hemenway ............................................................................ 1979-80-81-82Aaron Henry ..........................................................................................2010-11Ryan Heydenrych ...............................................................................2000-01-02Chris Heynio ................................................................................ 1998-99-00-01Colin Hill ..................................................................................................... 2011Chris Holt ..................................................................................................... 1992Randy Horner ............................................................................................... 1992Gary Howard ................................................................................................ 1974Bruce Husman .........................................................................................1990-91Chris Hyatt .........................................................................................2008-09-10Rick Iverson ................................................................................. 1972-73-74-75Daan Jansen ...........................................................................................2010-11Mark Jenkins ................................................................................................ 1974Robert Johnson............................................................................................. 1997Seth Johnson ................................................................................ 2004-05-06-07Todd Jones ................................................................................... 1988-89-90-91Cole Kalkbrenner ......................................................................... 2004-05-06-07Brian Keller .................................................................................................. 1996Darin Kent .................................................................................... 1998-99-00-01

Missouri State Men’s All-Time Letterwinners



Nick Kime ...............................................................................................2004-05Bob Klee .................................................................................................1978-79Scott Klempel..........................................................................................1982-83James Klinck ......................................................................................1968-69-70Shawn Klosterman .............................................................................1994-95-96Justin Knight ................................................................................................ 1992Mark Koenig ...........................................................................................1977-78Greg Kohlmaier ......................................................................................1968-69Erik Korte..................................................................................... 2000-01-02-03Mark Kraus .............................................................................................1976-78Mike Kruse.........................................................................................1993-94-95Paul Kuhn..................................................................................... 1989-90-91-92Randy Kuhn ............................................................................................1972-73Chris Kuttenkuler ......................................................................................... 1992Greg Kuttenkuler ......................................................................................... 1988Anthony Kwee ............................................................................. 1994-95-96-97Mark Lale ...........................................................................................1973-74-75Andy LaPlante ...................................................................................2001-02-03Daniel Laure............................................................................................1976-77John Laws .................................................................................... 2002-03-04-05Julius Levitch ..........................................................................................1970-71Scott Ludgate ..........................................................................................1986-87Jesse Lund .................................................................................................... 2006Steve Lunsford ...................................................................................1973-74-75Brian Maddox .........................................................................................1977-78Ryan Maeker ................................................................................ 2004-05-06-07John Maier ................................................................................................... 1973Miro Majorahn ............................................................................. 2001-02-03-04Kyle Margheim ............................................................................ 2005-06-07-08Stanley Marshall ................................................................................1968-69-70Dave Matl................................................................................................1986-87Mike May ................................................................................................1986-88Terry McBrayer .......................................................................................1966-69Andrew McBride ......................................................................................... 2005Derek McCrea .............................................................................. 1988-89-90-91Devlin McDonough ..................................................................................... 1988Mike McKinney ......................................................................................1989-90Cole McGee .......................................................................................2006-07-08David McMullin........................................................................................... 1994Gary Mendenhall ......................................................................................... 1975Marcio Menezes ........................................................................... 1999-00-01-02Dan Merrill..............................................................................................2002-03Matt Miller ..............................................................................................1999-00Jimmy Moore ............................................................................... 1989-90-91-92Steve Moore ................................................................................................. 1984Jeremy Morris .............................................................................................. 1997Ross Mueller ......................................................................................2003-04-05Bryan Muench .............................................................................. 2004-05-06-07Shaun Mullen ..........................................................................................1986-87Chris Mulwee ............................................................................................... 2002Michael Murphy......................................................................................1974-75Anson Neal..............................................................................................1998-99Herb Netherton............................................................................................. 1970Eduardo Nevado.................................................................................1997-98-99Brent Newcomb ........................................................................... 1990-91-92-93Tommy Newcomb ...................................................................................1994-95John Newman............................................................................... 1975-76-77-78Bob Niehouse .....................................................................................1972-73-74David Nielsen............................................................................... 1999-00-01-02Frankie Noriega ........................................................................................... 1997Matt North ..........................................................................................1987-88-89Chris Novak ..................................................................................2008-09-10-11Mike O’Hare ................................................................................................ 1992Justin O’Sullivan ................................................................................1988-89-90Micah Osborne ............................................................................. 2000-01-02-03Jeff Overton .......................................................................................1999-00-01Eduardo Pajares ........................................................................... 2006-07-08-09Ramiro Palmar ........................................................................................2003-04Matt Parker................................................................................................... 1987Scotty Parlett ...........................................................................................1996-97Aaron Paskvan ........................................................................................1994-95Eric Pease ................................................................................................1989-90Vance Perkins .....................................................................................2008-09-10Robert Perkins .........................................................................................1981-82Brendon Pienaar ........................................................................... 2001-02-03-04Bruce Ploetze ............................................................................................... 1974Eric Pool....................................................................................... 1985-86-87-88Chance Potts.......................................................................................1989-90-91Dustin Powers .............................................................................................. 1999Chad Price ..........................................................................................1994-95-97Robert Ptacek ............................................................................................... 1978

J.R. Pyle ....................................................................................... 2005-06-07-08Stephen Reichert .......................................................................................... 1989Tim Relling .................................................................................................. 1984Mitch Richards ........................................................................................2005-06Jeff Rick ..................................................................................................1984-85Victor Riffel ................................................................................. 2006-07-08-09Jared Roberts ............................................................................................. 2011Doug Robinett .........................................................................................1996-97Tom Roddy ................................................................................... 1972-73-74-75Bill Rose..................................................................................................1977-78Blake Rowe .................................................................................. 1983-84-85-86Adam Ruggeberg ......................................................................................... 2005Tyler Saltzberry................................................................................2009-10-11Ciro Sauia...........................................................................................2008-09-10Mike St. Clair .....................................................................................1973-74-75Greg St. John ................................................................................ 1979-80-81-82Todd Scarlet ............................................................................................1980-83John Schettler ..........................................................................................1981-82Ray Scheider ......................................................................................1969-70-71Joe Schiermann ............................................................................ 1998-99-00-01Curtis Schroeger......................................................................................2002-03Craig Scoby .................................................................................. 1994-95-96-97Clint Scott .................................................................................... 1993-94-00-01Nathan Segura .............................................................................. 1998-99-00-01Victor Serra .................................................................................. 2006-07-08-09Igor Sevo ............................................................................................2003-04-05Cajun Skinner.....................................................................................2008-09-10Jesse Shalley .......................................................................................... 2007-08Dru Shiner .................................................................................... 1987-88-89-90Seth Shippy .................................................................................. 1994-95-96-97Jacob Sims .............................................................................................2010-11Roko Simunic.....................................................................................2008-09-10Eric Smith .................................................................................................... 1992Marty Smith ................................................................................................. 1972Randy Smith................................................................................................. 1976T.J. Smith ..................................................................................................... 1994Leandro Souza ............................................................................................. 2005Keith Spennewyn ....................................................................................1981-82Robert Stanton ........................................................................................1978-79Paul Steppan.......................................................................................1988-89-90Shane Sutcliffe ............................................................................................. 1977Steve Taraszka .............................................................................................. 1984Courtney Tate ............................................................................... 1983-84-85-86Tom Taylor ................................................................................................... 1968Greg Temple .......................................................................................2004-05-06Michael Thiel ............................................................................................... 1966Don Thomas .......................................................................................1979-80-81Justin Thompson .....................................................................................2002-03Matt Thompson ............................................................................ 1989-90-91-92Mike Thompson ........................................................................................... 1988Tom Tipton ................................................................................... 1971-72-73-74Pat Tufts ..................................................................................................1989-90Roy Tyrie ...................................................................................................... 1984Josh Udermann............................................................................. 2006-07-08-09Chris Ulrich .............................................................................................1991-92Tanner Valant ..........................................................................................1995-96Robert Van Allen .....................................................................................1976-77Bryan Vance ................................................................................. 1988-89-90-91Paul Vanderploeg ......................................................................................... 1988Nicolas Villarroel ...............................................................................2008-09-10Ken Wagner .............................................................................................1985-86Johnathan Waldon ........................................................................ 2000-01-02-03Michael Walker ..................................................................................1980-81-82Gary Wall ..................................................................................... 1996-97-98-99Carey Ward .................................................................................. 1989-90-91-92Josh Wegrzyn ..........................................................................................2001-02Andrew Weinberg ........................................................................ 1990-91-92-93Gary West ..................................................................................... 1972-73-74-76Mark West .................................................................................................... 1979Tim Weisner ................................................................................................. 1979Don Wilhelm ................................................................................................ 1981Greg Wilhelm ............................................................................... 1981-82-83-84Randy Williams ............................................................................................ 1972Charles Willoughby ..................................................................................... 1967Cameron Wilson............................................................................................2011Mike Wilson ............................................................................................1967-68Marcus Whitfield ......................................................................... 1995-96-97-98Kerry Woodson ............................................................................................ 1995Thomas Yaeger ........................................................................................1975-76

Missouri State Men’s All-Time Letterwinners



EVANSTON, Ill. -- The Missouri State men’s and women’s swimming & diving teams have earned Scholar All-America honors, announced July 21 by the Col-lege Swimming Coaches Association of America (CSCAA).

Both squads picked up the Scholar All-America Team Award after compiling a cumulative team grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or above for the 2011 Spring semester.

“Our sport is a long season that spans both semesters, so our kids really have to manage their time, stay organized and commit to the team of excellence in and out of the water,” associate head coach Dave Collins said. “We’ve been lucky enough to win conference championships as well as earn academic awards, which really describes a complete program.”

The MSU women combined for a 3.50 GPA, ranking 14th overall among 113 Division I teams to receive the honor. The men’s squad was one of 52 Division I teams to take home the award, registering a 3.07 cumulative GPA.

“For both the men’s and women’s team, it has become the norm to hold them-selves to a high academic standard,” Collins said. “It’s really a testament to the resources that they have while they’re here at Missouri State.”

MSU Men, Women Pick Up CSCAA Scholar All-America Honors

Top 25 Division I Cumulative Team GPA’s (Women)1. Yale University - 3.642. University of Alabama - 3.633. Ball State University - 3.60t4. University of Evansville - 3.59t4. Tulane University - 3.59t4. Clemson University - 3.597. Wagner College - 3.568. University of Illinois - 3.559. Iona College - 3.5410. Brown University - 3.53t11. University of South Carolina - 3.52t11. Gardner-Webb University - 3.5213. Towson University - 3.5114. Missouri State University - 3.50t15. University of Illinois at Chicago - 3.48t15. Northwestern University - 3.48t17. Miami University - 3.47t17. University of Arkansas Little Rock - 3.47t17. Bucknell University - 3.47t20. Cleveland State University - 3.46t20. Manhattan College - 3.46t20. American University - 3.4623. Rice University - 3.45t24. University of Akron - 3.44t24. University of Cincinnati - 3.44t24. Duquesne University - 3.44

Top 35 Division I Cumulative Team GPA’s (Men)t1. University of Denver - 3.44t1. University of Alabama - 3.44t3. Boston College - 3.40t3. Harvard - 3.40t5. Lafayette College - 3.38t5. University of Cincinnati - 3.387. Brown University - 3.31t8. University of Notre Dame - 3.30t8. University of Evansville - 3.3010. University of Louisville - 3.29t11. University of Minnesota - 3.28t11. Eastern Illinois University - 3.2813. American University - 3.27t14. Colorado School of Mines - 3.26t14. Xavier University - 3.26t14. Georgetown University - 3.2617. Seton Hall University - 3.2518. University of South Carolina - 3.2419. Iona College - 3.2220. Georgia Institute of Technology - 3.21t21. Bucknell University - 3.20t21. Gardner-Webb University - 3.20t21. Marist Colege - 3.2024. University of Georgia - 3.1625. Ball State University - 3.14t26. Davidson College - 3.12t26. Binghamton University - 3.12t28. University of Connecticut - 3.11t28. Lehigh University -3.11t30. University of California, Santa Barbara - 3.10t30. Ohio State University - 3.10t30. Michigan State University - 3.1033. University of Maryland Baltimore County - 3.0934. Southern Methodist University - 3.0835. Missouri State University - 3.07


Swimming & Diving

SwimmingEvent “A” Standard “B” Standard50 Free 21.93 22.99100 Free 47.84 50.19200 Free 1:44.02 1:48.29500 Free 4:38.46 4:47.791650 Free 15:53.38 16:30.59100 Fly 52.02 54.62200 Fly 1:54.95 2:00.69100 Back 52.55 55.17200 Back 1:53.37 1:59.24100 Breast 59.65 1:02.98200 Breast 2:09.25 2:16.20200 IM 1:56.13 2:01.79400 IM 4:05.65 4:19.69200 Free Relay 1:28.35 1:32.76400 Free Relay 3:14.93 3:24.67800 Free Relay 7:02.07 7:23.17200 Medley Relay 1:36.68 1:42.70400 Medley Relay 3:32.56 3:43.18

DivingEvent Points1-Meter Diving 265*3-Meter Diving 280*Platform Diving 225

*Qualifying point total in any 6 dive list with standard degree of difficulty

2011-12 NCAA Division I Women’s Swimming & Diving Qualifying Standards

Sophomore Renata Sander Freshman Roni Balzam


Women’s Swimming & Diving

Missouri State Women’s Swimming & Diving Roster

Name Event(s) Year Hometown (Previous School)Anna Ahlin Back/Free/IM So. Stockholm, Sweden (Fryshuset Gymnasium)Roni Balzam Fly/IM Fr. Ramat Yishay, Israel (Qiryat Tivon)Katie Brown Breast/Fly Jr. Bentonville, Ark. (Bentonville High)Brynne Buell Back/Free Sr. Wentzville, Mo. (Holt High)Liz Chollet Diving Sr. Aurora, Ill. (West Aurora High)Lindsey Conway Diving So. Longview, Texas (Pine Tree High)Dimitra Drakopoulou Free Sr. Athens, Greece (Hillcrest College)Janke Engelbrecht Free/Back So. Tzaneen, South Africa (Ben Vorster)Megan Holthoff Fly/Back Fr. Enid, Okla. (Enid High)Suzanne Van Rensburg Free/Fly Fr. Polokwane, South Africa (Pietersburg High)Paige Koebbe Diving So. St. Louis, Mo. (Nerix Hall)Katie Lindeman IM/Free Sr. Springfield, Mo. (Glendale High)Hannah Molden Free So. Topeka, Kan. (Washburn Rural High)Shannon Myer Free/Back Fr. St. Joseph, Mo. (Central High)Marta Nogueroles Free/Fly Jr. Barcelona, Spain (Collegio Closa)Melissa Oishi Breast/IM Jr. Seattle, Wash. (U. of New Orleans)Brandy Pappas Free/Breast Fr. Lincoln, Neb. (Lincoln East High)Laura Peterson Free Sr. Little Rock, Ark. (Mount St. Mary Academy)Alyssa Powers Breast/IM Fr. Kansas City, Mo. (Staley High)Dawn Richerson Free Sr. Mansfield, Texas (U. of North Texas)Renata Sander Breast/IM So. Belo Horizonte, Brazil (Colegio Dona Clara)Zenetta Slabbert Free So. Fort Smith, Ark. (Southside High)Ali Stauffer Free/Fly Sr. Joplin, Mo. (Joplin High)Kaylee Steffen Back/Free Jr. Oklahoma City, Okla. (Putnam City West High)Merideth Swain Free/Fly Fr. Springfield, Mo. (Kickapoo High)Andrea Uzcategui Free/Fly Jr. Caracas, Venezuela (Indian River State College)Brianna Willoughby IM/Back Sr. Fort Carson, Colo. (Fountain-Fort Carson High)Brittany Winter Free/Fly Jr. Newton, Kan. (Newton High)

Interim Head Swimming Coach: Dave CollinsHead Diving Coach: Jim HuelskampAssistant Swimming Coach: Josh UdermannVolunteer Assistant Swimming Coach: Chelsea Dirks-HamVolunteer Assistant Diving Coach: Eric Ducourneau

Bottom Row (left to right): Skylar Allen, Andrea Uzcategui, Hannah Molden, Lindsey Conway, Melissa Oishi, Brittany Winter, Zenetta Slabbert2nd Row: Megan Holthoff, Katie Lindeman, Laura Peterson, Katie Brown, Marta Nogueroles, Brynne Buell

3rd Row: Paige Koebbe, Renata Sander, Roni Balzam, Alyssa Powers, Suzanne Van Rensburg4th Row: Dawn Richerson, Janke Engelbrecht, Brianna Willoughby, Kaylee Steffen, Brandy Pappas, Merideth Swain

5th Row: Dimi Drakopoulou, Ali Stauffer, Anna Ahlin, Shannon Myer, head diving coach Jim HuelskampTop Row: Jack Steck, volunteer assistant coach Chelsea Dirks-Ham, assistant coach Josh Udermann, interim head coach Dave Collins



BRYNNE BUELLSeniorWentzville, Mo. • Holt HighBackstroke/Freestyle

• 2010-11 All-MVC Honorable Mention• 2010-11 MVC Scholar-Athlete

CAREER BESTS AT MSU• 50 Free - 25.25• 100 Free - 54.71• 100 Back - 59.30• 200 Back - 2:06.17• 100 Fly - 59.24

DIMITRA DRAKOPOULOUSeniorAthens, Greece • Hillcrest CollegeFreestyle

• 2010-11 All-MVC First Team• 2010-11 MVC Scholar-Athlete• MVC Swimmer of the Week - Jan. 14, 2011• 2009-10 All-MVC First Team• 2008-09 All-MVC First Team

CAREER BESTS AT MSU• 100 Free - 54.16• 200 Free - 1:52.45• 500 Free - 4:55.37*• 1000 Free - 10:08.46*• 1650 Free - 16:47.16** Denotes MSU School Record

At Missouri State: Buell stepped up as a junior and will look to close out her MSU career with another solid showing at the MVC Championships.

2010-11: One of Buell’s top performances of her career came at the MVC Championships when she was one of four Bears to qualify for the A-Final in the 200 back. She dropped 1.66 seconds from her prelims time to finish sixth and earn 13 points. Buell qualified for the B-Final in the 100 fly (59.24) and 100 back (59.48), while also setting personal bests in each of the events. The Wentzville, Mo. native finished 13th in 100 fly and notched a 10th-place finish in the 100 back. Buell was named to the All-MVC honorable mention team and was a 2010-11 MVC Scholar-Athlete.

2009-10: Buell cracked the season top-five for the first time in her career. Her times in the 100 back (1:00.27) and the 200 back (2:10.55) in the MVC Championships ranked fifth and fourth, respectively, on the season. As a sophomore, Buell set new personal bests in every event except the 100 free.

2008-09: Buell swam in two meets for MSU as a freshman, competing in both the 100 back (1:01.79), as well as the 50 free (26.30).

Background: Buell came to Missouri State as a four-year state finalist for Holt High School in Wentzville, Mo. As a freshman, she was a member of the conference-champion 200 medley relay and the 400 free relay squads. Her sophomore year, she led Holt to a Gateway Athletic Conference title and was named team captain. As a junior, Buell set the school record in the 100 free and was a member of the 400 free relay that set a conference record. In her final prep year, she helped lead Holt High to an undefeated season and another conference championship.

Personal: Brynne Buell is the daughter of Pearson and Lisa Buell. She was born on September 24, 1990 in Lake St. Louis, Mo. She has one brother, Josh. She is majoring in public relations.

At Missouri State: Drakopoulou was named senior captain for the 2011-12 season. She has established herself as one of the top distance swimmers in the MVC and one of the best in Missouri State history.

2010-11: For the third straight season, Drakopoulou finished the year as the Bears’ top distance freestyler. She claimed Missouri State’s top time in the 500 free (4:57.48), 1000 free (10:15.96) and 1650 free (17:04.66). At the MVC Championships, she took second in the 500 free, fourth in the 1650 free and sixth in the 200 free, while swimming on MSU’s record-setting 800 free relay. She was one of 11 MSU swimmers to be named to the All-MVC first team and was a 2010-11 MVC Scholar-Athlete.

2009-10: As a sophomore, Drakopoulou set school records in the 500 free (4:55.37), 1000 free (10:08.46) and 1650 free (16:47.16), all in the 2010 MVC Championships. Drakopoulou broke the four-year-old 1000 free record on the front end of her 1650 free at the conference meet.

2008-09: Drakopoulou swam distance freestyle for Missouri State as a freshman, and set the season’s top times in the 500 free (4:58.71) and 1650 free (17:13.84).

2007-08: Drakopoulou joined the Bears during the spring semester and did not compete in any meets.

Background: She joined Missouri State after representing South Africa in international competition. In 2007, she qualified for the South Africa Senior Nationals and placed second in the 400 free, third in the 200 free and fourth in the 100 fly. She was placed on the United Schools Sports Association of South Africa swimming team for three consecutive years.

Personal: Dimitra Drakopoulou is the daughter of Dimitrios and Charmaine Drakopoulos. She was born on July 25, 1989 in Pietermaritzburg, KZN, South Africa. She has three siblings: Anastasia, Anthea and Katerina. She is working toward her master of science in community agency.



KATIE LINDEMANSeniorSpringfield, Mo. • Glendale HighIndividual Medley/Freestyle

• 2010-11 All-MVC Honorable Mention• 2010-11 MVC Scholar-Athlete• 2009-10 All-MVC Honorable Mention• 2009-10 MVC Scholar-Athlete• 2008-09 All-MVC Honorable Mention

CAREER BESTS AT MSU• 200 Free - 1:55.73• 500 Free - 5:04.48• 1650 Free - 17:50.19• 200 Fly - 2:07.29• 400 IM - 4:34.06

LAURA PETERSONSeniorLittle Rock, Ark. • Mount St. Mary AcademyFreestyle

• 2010-11 MVC Scholar-Athlete• 2009-10 MVC Scholar-Athlete

CAREER BESTS AT MSU• 100 Free - 54.30• 200 Free - 1:54.98• 500 Free - 5:09.17• 1000 Free - 10:52.48• 1650 Free - 17:49.52• 100 Fly - 1:01.85• 200 Fly - 2:09.34

At Missouri State: The Bears will benefit from Lindeman’s veteran leadership and experience at the conference level in the fly, IM and distance free events.

2010-11: As a junior, Lindeman finished on the 2010-11 MSU top-times list in the 500 free (3rd), 200 fly (2nd) and 400 IM (3rd). At the MVC Championships, the hometown native teamed up with Willoughby and Steffen to take three of the top-four spots in the 400 IM, finishing fourth (4:34.06). Also at the conference meet, Lindeman recorded a fifth-place finish in the 200 fly (2:07.29) and was Missouri State’s highest finisher in the event. She received All-MVC honorable mention accolades and was named to the 2010-11 MVC Scholar-Athlete team.

2009-10: Lindeman had her best meet of the year when it counted the most. At the MVC Championships, she set personal bests in the 500 free (5:05.81, fifth-best time on the season) and 200 fly (2:09.53, fourth-best time on the season). She also was named to the 2009-10 MVC Scholar-Athlete team.

2008-09: As a freshman, Lindeman swam in the MVC Championships and turned personal bests in the 1650 free (18:25.73), 200 fly (2:12.47) and 400 IM (4:39.82).

Background: Lindeman joined the Bears after leading the Glendale Falcons to three consecutive All-City Championships. Lindeman was a member of the 200 free relay team that set a school record her freshman year. As a sophomore, she led the 400 free relay squad to an eighth place finish in state competition. Her senior year, she was named team co-captain and recorded a 10th-place finish in the 500 free and 12th in the 200 IM at the state meet.

Personal: Katherine Anne Lindeman is the daughter of Byron and Janice Lindeman. She was born on July 29, 1990 in Springfield, Mo. She has two sisters: Erin and Amy. She is majoring in criminology.

At Missouri State: Peterson enters her senior year with a wealth of experience at the MVC Championships and will once again provide depth in the freestyle and butterfly events.

2010-11: As a junior, Peterson registered top-five times among MSU swimmers in the 200 free, 1000 free, 1650 free and 200 fly. She set personal bests in the 100 fly at Drury and the 200 free and 200 fly at the MVC Championships. At the conference meet, Peterson finished in the top-16 in all three of her individual events: 200 free (9th), 200 fly (10th) and 1650 free (13th). For her work both in the classroom and in the pool, she was named to teh 2010-11 MVC Scholar-Athlete team.

2009-10: Peterson swam sprint free, distance free and butterfly events for the Bears as a sophomore. Her times of 1:55.76 in the 200 free (4th), 18:38.31 in the 1,650 free (5th) and 2:10.86 for the 200 fly (5th) all rank in the seasons top five times. She was also named a 2009-10 MVC Scholar-Athlete at the end of the season.

2008-09: Peterson swam in multiple events as a freshman. She set a personal best and fourth best on the team in the 200 free at the MVC Championships (1:55.57).

Background: Peterson became a Bear after swimming four years for Mount St. Mary’s Academy in Little Rock, Ark. Peterson was a four-time all-state and all-region selection. Her senior year, she was named women’s Swimmer of the Year by her teammates, leading her high school to a state championship. Peterson was also a member of the scholar-athlete squad as a senior.

Personal: Laura Renee Peterson is the daughter of Greg and Leta Peterson. She was born on November 7, 1989 in Tulsa, Okla. Her father, Greg, was a swimmer at Millikin University. She is majoring in political science.



DAWN RICHERSONSeniorMansfield, Texas. • University of North Texas • Legacy HighFreestyle

CAREER BESTS AT MSU• 100 Free - 54.78• 200 Free - 1:57.37• 500 Free - 5:07.78• 1000 Free - 10:39.01• 1650 Free - 17:38.81

ALI STAUFFERSeniorJoplin, Mo. • Joplin HighFreestyle/Butterfly

• 2010-11 All-MVC First Team• 2009-10 All-MVC First Team

CAREER BESTS AT MSU• 50 Free - 23.92• 100 Free - 52.43• 100 Fly - 57.55

At Missouri State: Richerson transferred to Missouri State from North Texas for her final season of eligibility and can provide some much-needed depth in the distance events.

Background: Richerson spent three years swimming for the University of North Texas under head coach Joe Dykstra. In her final season with the Mean Green, Richerson posted lifetime bests at the Sun Belt Conference Championships and came away with an individual title in the 1,650 free (16:50.31).

In addition, the Mansfield, Texas native recorded a fourth-place finish in the 500 free (4:55.38) and fifth place in the 200 free (1:51.10). Richerson lettered all four years at Mansfield Legacy High School and holds five individual school records there. The three-time regional qualifier was named 5A All-State Honorable Mention in the 50 and 100 free at a junior.

Personal: Dawn Renee Richerson is the daughter of Ben and Donna Richerson. She was born on March 14, 1990 in Honolulu, Hawaii. She has one sister, Kim. Richerson plans to get her master of arts in history.

At Missouri State: Stauffer will provide a great deal of leadership and experience in the sprint group. With the departure of Amber Green, the senior will be Missouri State’s top returning sprint freestyler this season.

2010-11: Stauffer owned Missouri State’s second fastest time in the 50 and 100 free last year as well as the third fastest 100 fly mark. At the MVC Championships, she earned All-MVC first team honors after playing a key role on the Bears’ record-breaking relays and her individual performances. Stauffer collected three gold medals in the 200 free, 200 medley and 400 free relays. Individually, Stauffer swam in the A-Final in all three events including a bronze medal in the 100 free and fifth and sixth in the 50 free and 100 fly, respectively.

2009-10: In her second season as a Bear, Stauffer continued to improve. She was a key component in the MVC Championships as she placed in the top-10 in every event in which she competed. She was also the second swimmer in the water for the 200 free relay team that took first in the MVC Championships at 1:34.32.

2008-09: As a freshman, Stauffer competed in three different events (50 free, 100 free and 100 fly) and broke into the season’s top-five in all three events. She set two personal bests in the Arkansas-Little Rock Invitational in the 50 free (25.25) and the 100 free (53.48).

Background: Stauffer joined the Bears after lettering all four years in swimming at Joplin High School. Stauffer qualified for state and was named the team’s most outstanding swimmer for four consecutive years during her high school career. She placed in the top-16 at the state meet her sophomore year in the 100 free and the 200 medley relay. She set Joplin’s 100 fly record and finished in the top-16 in the event at state her junior year. As a senior, Stauffer qualified for state in the 200 IM and the 100 fly.

Personal: Ali Stauffer is the daughter of Galen Stauffer and Nancy Challberg. She was born on December 10, 1989 in Joplin, Mo. and has one sister, Kate Stauffer. She is majoring in physical education.



BRIANNA WILLOUGHBYSeniorFort Carlson, Colo. • Fountain-Fort Carson HighIndividual Medley/Backstroke

• 2010-11 All-MVC First Team• 2010-11 MVC Scholar-Athlete• MVC Swimmer of the Week - Jan. 20, 2010• 2009-10 All-MVC First Team• 2009-10 MVC Scholar-Athlete• 2008-09 All-MVC First Team• 2008-09 MSU Freshman of the Year

CAREER BESTS AT MSU• 100 Free - 53.50• 100 Back - 58.36• 200 Back - 2:06.21• 200 IM - 2:04.51*• 400 IM - 4:26.20** Denotes MSU School Record

KATIE BROWNJuniorBentonville, Ark. • Bentonville HighButterfly/Breaststroke

CAREER BESTS AT MSU• 100 Breast - 1:07.96• 200 Breast - 2:26.29• 100 Fly - 58.32• 200 Fly - 2:08.22

At Missouri State: As a senior captain and school-record holder in the 200 and 400 IM, Willoughby will once again be a force in the MVC and will push the younger swimmers to the next level.

2010-11: For the third straight year, Willoughby finished the season ranked first among MSU swimmers in the 200 and 400 IM. She was also in the top-five in the 100 fly, 200 fly, 100 back and 200 breast. At the MVC Championships, Willoughby defended her 200 IM title and not only broke the MSU record, but the MVC and championship records as well. The Fort Carson, Colo. native grabbed the silver medal in the 400 IM and was a member of the first-place 400 medley relay squad. For her performances, Willoughby garnered All-MVC first team accolades and also was named to the 2010-11 MVC Scholar-Athlete squad.

2009-10: Willoughby solidified herself as the top IMer in the MVC at the conference championship meet. Her times of 2:05.58 in the 200 IM and 4:26.80 in the 400 IM won first and second place, respectively. She also placed third in the 200 breast (2:22.77). As a sophomore, she was an MVC Scholar-Athlete and was named to the All-MVC first team for the second year in-a-row.

2008-09: Willoughby was one of the Bears’ top swimmers as a freshman. She set the MSU record in the 400 IM at the 2009 MVC Championships with a time of 4:26.54, winning the conference title in the event. Willoughby also won the 200 IM with a time of 2:05.50, which was third all-time at Missouri State. As a freshman, she was named MSU Freshman of the Year and was an All-MVC first team selection.

Background: Willoughby attended high school in three different states including Hawaii, Illinois and Colorado. As a freshman, she lettered in swimming and water polo and set the Leilehua (Hawaii) High JV school record in the 200 IM and 100 back, also earning Best JV Swimmer honors. She spent her sophomore and junior years at Carterville High and placed 15th in the 200 IM at the Illinois girls state meet her junior campaign. As a senior, she wasm under John Rork at Fountain-Fort Carson High in Colorado.

Personal: Brianna Lynn Willoughby is the daughter of Monty and Nancy Willoughby. She was born on April 24, 1990 in Colorado Springs, Colo. She has one brother, Zach, and one sister, Olivia. She is majoring in dietetics.

At Missouri State: Brown dropped significant time in the breaststroke events last year at the MVC Championships and will once again provide needed depth in the breaststroke and butterfly events.

2010-11: Brown finished her sophomore season with top-five times among MSU swimmers in the 100 and 200 breast. At the MVC Championships, the Bentonville, Ark. native shattered her previous bests in the breaststroke events, dropping more than four seconds from her 2009-10 best time in the 100 breast (1:07.96) and nearly eight seconds off her top mark in the 200 breast (2:26.29).

2009-10: Though primarily a breaststroker, Brown swam in six different events for the Bears in 2009-10. In the MVC Championships, Brown swam exhibition in the 200 IM (2:16.66) and 200 breast (2:34.13), setting personal bests in both events.

Background: Brown came to the Bears’ swimming program after competing four years for Bentonville High. She led her team as a senior captain, capturing the 2009 Arkansas State High School Championship. She was a member of two record-setting relays in the 200 free and 200 medley relays and was named ASI Swimmer of the Year in the 2006. Brown was awarded all-conference and all-state honors all four years of her high school career.

Personal: Katie Margaret Brown is the daughter off Steve and Kristi Brown. She was born on March 26, 1991 in Little Rock, Ark. She has one sister, Kacie. She is majoring in english education.



MARTA NOGUEROLESJuniorBarcelona, Spain. • Collegio ClosaFreestyle/Butterfly

• 2010-11 All-MVC Honorable Mention• 2009-10 All-MVC Honorable Mention• MVC Swimmer of the Week - Oct. 28, 2009

CAREER BESTS AT MSU• 200 Free - 1:55.98• 500 Free - 5:01.95• 1000 Free - 10:16.77• 1650 Free - 17:33.52• 100 Fly - 58.31• 200 Fly - 2:05.67• 400 IM - 4:34.20

MELISSA OISHIJuniorSeattle, Wash. • University of New Orleans • Garfield HighBreaststroke/Individual Medley

• MVC Swimmer of the Week - Nov. 22, 2011• MVC Swimmer of the Week - Nov. 8, 2011• 2010-11 All-MVC First Team

CAREER BESTS AT MSU• 100 Free - 54.41• 100 Breast - 1:03.77• 200 Breast - 2:16.29*• 200 IM - 2:05.75• 400 IM - 4:33.06* Denotes MSU School Record

At Missouri State: The coaches believe that the versatile Nogueroles has the ability to score top-eight at conference in each of her individual events as a junior.

2010-11: Nogueroles finished the season as Missouri State’s fastest 200 butterfly swimmer and finished in the top-five among MSU swimmers in four other events: 500 free, 1000 free, 1650 free and 400 IM. Her highest finish at the MVC Championships came in the 200 fly where she recorded a sixth-place finish. On the second day of action, the Barcelona, Spain native placed eighth and scored 11 points for the Bears in the 400 IM. She also logged her fastest 500 time of the season, finishing 12th (5:05.60). For her performances, Nogueroles garnered All-MVC honorable mention accolades.

2009-10: Nogueroles swam an astounding eight different events as a freshman. During the season, Nogueroles turned in times of 5:01.95 in the 500 free (fifth all-time), 10:16.77 in the 1000 free (second all-time) and 2:05.67 in the 200 fly (fourth all-time). As a freshman, she was named to the All-MVC honorable mention team and also earned MVC Swimmer of the Week honors on Oct. 29.

Background: Nogueroles was the sole international signee for the Bears’ 2009-10 women’s recruiting class. She is a very talented swimmer who competed several times in the Spanish National Championships. She has represented Spain at meets in Greece, Italy and Germany and will swim butterfly and mid-distance freestyle events.

Personal: Marta Nogueroles is the daughter of Antonio Nogueroles and Nacarmen Blanco Garcia. She has one sister, Cristina. She is majoring in general business.

At Missouri State: Oishi excelled in her first year with the Bears and will be expected to produce similar results in the breaststroke and IM during the 2011-12 season.

2010-11: Oishi made an immediate impact in the breaststroke and IM events. The UNO transfer ranked second among MSU swimmers in the 100 and 200 breast, while also logging the fourth-fastest 200 IM time last season. Oishi made a splash at the MVC Championships with her third-place finish in the 200 breast (2:20.61). She also swam her way into in the top-eight in the 200 IM (2:07.34) and 100 breast (1:05.67), placing fifth in both events. For her perfomances at the conference meet, Oishi was named to the All-MVC first team.

2009-10: Oishi competed her freshman year at the University of New Orleans.

Background: Oishi comes to Missouri State from the University of New Orleans where she swam under former MSU swimmer and associate head coach Randy Horner. She swam the 100 breast in a time of 1:04.52 and the 200 breast in 2:20.21, both of which were new school records at New Orleans. While at UNO, Oishi was named the women’s swim team’s MVP and Freshman of the Year.

In high school, she swam club for the West Seattle YMCA swim team coached by Rod Rombauer. She placed third in the 200 IM at the 2007 Washington State Championships with a tme of 2:10.30 and was 11th the following year (2:10.92). She finished second in the 100 breast (1:05.77) at the 2007 championship meet and fifth in 2008 (1:05.80). She was an all-state selection her junior and senior year in addition to being named an All-American in the 100 breast and 200 medley relay. She chose UNO over Rutgers, San Diego State and UMBC.

Personal: Melissa Alice Oishi is the daughter of Dennis and Kristi Oishi. She was born on November 13, 1990 in Seattle, Wash. She has three sisters: Tiffany, Sarah and Jennifer. She is majoring in dietetics.



KAYLEE STEFFENJuniorOklahoma City, Okla. • Putnam City West HighBackstroke/Individual Medley

• 2010-11 All-MVC First Team• 2010-11 MVC Scholar-Athlete• 2009-10 All-MVC Honorable Mention

CAREER BESTS AT MSU• 100 Back - 59.78• 200 Back - 2:06.21• 100 Fly - 1:01.58• 200 IM - 2:08.70• 400 IM - 4:32.16

ANDREA UZCATEGUIJuniorCaracas, Venezuela • Indian River State CollegeFreestyle/Butterfly

CAREER BESTS AT MSU• 50 Free - 24.57• 100 Free - 53.03• 200 Free - 1:58.91• 100 Fly - 58.97

At Missouri State: With her strong work ethic, Steffen has developed into one of the Bears’ leaders as an upperclassman and will continue to provide solid depth in the back and IM events.

2010-11: Steffen followed up her successful freshman year with another great season, recording three top-five times among MSU swimmers in the 200 back, 200 IM and 400 IM. In her second MVC Championship meet, Steffen made the A-Final and notched career bests in all three of her individual events. The Oklahoma City native earned a bronze medal in the 400 IM (4:32.16) and registered MSU’s second fastest time on the season. She also finished fifth in the 200 back (2:06.21) and eighth in the 200 IM (2:08.70). Steffen was one of 11 MSU swimmers to be named to the All-MVC first team.

2009-10: Steffen did a little bit of everything as a freshman. In the MVC Championship meet, she swam the 200 IM (2:10.08, 5th place), 400 IM (4:23.60, 4th place) and the 200 back (2:06.59, 5th place). As a freshman, Steffen made the 2009-10 MVC honorable mention team.

Background: Steffen joined the Bears after swimming under the direction of coach Wayne Smith at Putnam City West High School. She was the champion in the 100 yard backstroke in the Oklahoma High School state meet and was also named to the Oklahoma City All-City first team in 2006 and 2008. Steffen is a former club teammate of 2008-09 Bears’ senior co-captain Jordan Hawkins. Swimming for coach John Brown of the Chesapeake Swim Club, she was awarded the 2008 Central Mega Zones third-place high point Award in Indianapolis, Ind.

Personal: Kaylee Michelle Steffen is the daughter of Stan and Shelly Steffen. She was born on March 6, 1991 in Oklahoma City, Okla. and has one brother, Derek. She is an elementary education major.

At Missouri State: Uzcategui will be counted on to provide depth in the sprint freestyle events as well as the sprint relays with her experience at the collegiate level.

Background: Uzcategui comes to Missouri State after spending two years at NJCAA swimming & diving powerhouse Indian River State College. There, she helped guide the IRSC women’s program to its 28th and 29th-consecutive NJCAA championship. Uzcategui is a two-time NJCAA All-American. Last season, the Caracas, Venezuela native placed top-three in the 50, 100 and 200 free at the NJCAA National Championships, while also swimming on the victorious 200 and 400 free relays. As a freshman at IRSC, she finished second in the 100 free and again was a member of the first-place 200 and 400 free relays.

Personal: Andrea Uzcategui is the daughter of Andres and Monica Uzcategui. She was born on December 3, 1989 in Caracas, Venezuela. She has one sibling, Eimy. She is majoring in media production.



BRITTANY WINTERJuniorNewton, Kan. • Newton HighFreestyle/Butterfly

CAREER BESTS AT MSU• 100 Free - 54.05• 200 Free - 1:57.75• 500 Free - 5:17.25• 1650 Free - 18:52.94• 100 Fly - 59.14• 200 Fly - 2:11.92

ANNA AHLINSophomoreStockholm, Sweden • Fryshuset GymnasiumBackstroke/Freestyle

• MVC Swimmer of the Week - Nov. 1, 2011• 2010-11 All-MVC First Team

CAREER BESTS AT MSU• 50 Free - 24.45• 100 Free - 52.43• 200 Free - 1:54.98• 100 Back - 56.03• 200 Back - 1:59.94• 200 IM - 2:05.51• 400 IM - 4:33.82

At Missouri State: As a junior, Winter will look to work her way up the top times list and provide depth in the freestyle and butterfly events.

2010-11: Winter shifted into more of a scoring role during her sophomore year. At the MVC Championships, she registered seven points in the 100 fly (59.14) with her 10th-place finish. She made the B-Final in the 100 free with a time of 54.05, good for 13th place, and also finished 15th in the 1650 free. Winter’s time in the 100 fly ranked fourth on the MSU top times list last season.

2009-10: In her first season of competition, Winter swam six different events for the Bears. In the MVC Championships, Winter turned in times of 1:57.75 in the 200 free, 5:21.00 in the 500 free and 2:11.92 in the 200 fly.

Background: Winter came to Missouri State from Newton, Kan. the same hometown as 2008-09 senior Andrea Gerbrand. The four-year letterwinner with the Railers was the team captain her senior year for Newton High. She won 11 individual and relay Ark Valley-Chisholm Trail League Division II-III-IV titles, taking second five times. As a freshman and senior, she placed seventh in 100 fly at the Kansas State Swimming Champiponships. She also scored at state in 14 other events. She holds Newton individual records in the 100 fly, 100 free, 200 IM, 500 free and 100 breast. She was a member of the Swim Newton swim club for 13 years.

Personal: Brittany Dawn Winter is the daughter of Dave and Connie Winter. She was born on July 15, 1991 in Wichita, Kan. and has two siblings, David and Brianna. She is majoring in hospitality and restaurant administration.

At Missouri State: Ahlin is a swimmer that stepped into a prominent role as a freshman last year. As a key contributor at the MVC Championships last year, look for the Swede to challenge for the Missouri State backstroke records in 2011-12.

2010-11: Ahlin finished her freshman campaign with top-five times among MSU swimmers in five events including the 100 free, 200 free, 100 back, 200 back and the 200 IM. At the MVC Championships, she started off day one with the anchor leg of the 200 free relay and helped set new MVC, championship and pool records in the event. Ahlin rounded out the top three in the 200 IM (2:06.43) behind teammates Brianna Willoughby and Renata Sander. The freshman notched an individual championship in the 100 back and immediately following claimed another gold medal in the 800 free relay. On the final day of action, Ahlin recorded her second individual title with a win in the 200 back by more than 2 seconds. Ahlin was one of 11 MSU swimmers to be named to the All-MVC first team.

Background: Ahlin came to Missouri State from Stockholm, Sweden. She competed in numerous international events, including the 2009 FINA/ARENA Swimming World Cup. In the tournament, she competed in the 200-meter backstroke and turned in a time of 2:19.13. She also competed in the Akropolis Swimming Grand Prix on October 5, 2009, where her time of 2:25.10 in the 200-meter backstroke was third overall and tops among all juniors.

Personal: Anna Mathilda Charlotta Ahlin is the daughter of Hans and Lena Ahlin. She was born on June 29, 1991 in Stockholm, Sweden. She has one sister, Kajsa. She is majroing in psychology.



LINDSEY CONWAYSophomoreLongview, Texas • Pine Tree HighDiving

• 2010-11 All-MVC Honorable Mention

CAREER BESTS AT MSU• 1-Meter Diving - 254.63• 3-Meter Diving - 242.55

JANKE ENGELBRECHTSophomoreTzaneen, South Africa • Ben Vorster HighBackstroke/Freestyle

• 2010-11 All-MVC First Team

CAREER BESTS AT MSU• 50 Free - 24.22• 100 Free - 52.93• 100 Back - 57.64• 200 Back - 2:10.55

At Missouri State: Conway will be heavily relied on as an underclassman to help carry the load for the Bears’ diving program and duplicate the top performances from her rookie season.

2010-11: Conway recorded the season’s top mark (240.53) in 1-meter diving at the Evansville dual meet in January, while finishing as the top MSU diver in the event on six different occasions. At the MVC Championships, she notched a seventh-place finish in 1-meter and also reached the A-Final in 3-meter, finishing eighth. Conway was named All-MVC honorable mention.

Background: Conway comes to Missouri State from Pine Tree High School in Longview, Texas. She was a first-team all-state diver her sophomore, junior and senior years. Conway was also a district and regional champion her sophomore, junior and senior years, setting school and regional records.

Personal: Lindsey Nicole Conway is the daughter of Bret and Vicki Conway. She was born on June 11, 1992 in Longview, Texas. She has two sisters: Alicia and Brittany. She is majoring in biology.

At Missouri State: In her second season of competition with the Bears, Engelbrecht is primed to be a key contributor in the sprint freestyle and backstroke events in addition to relays.

2010-11: At the season’s end, Engelbrecht finished in the top-five among MSU swimmers in three events including the 50 free (3rd), 100 free (5th) and 100 back (3rd), all of which were swam at the MVC Championships. In Carbondale, Ill., the South Africa native was a member of the MVC record-breaking 200 free relay along with Green, Stauffer and Ahlin. Individually she made the A-Final in the 50 free (8th) and 100 back (6th), while also placing 11th in the 100 free. Engelbrecht was one of 11 MSU swimmers to be named to the All-MVC first team.

2009-10: Engelbrecht was redshirted as a freshman, but over the summer competed in exhibition events. In these exhibition heats, Engelbrecht turned in times of 23.78 in the 50-yard freestyle, 52.62 in the 100-yard freestyle and 57.86 in the 100-yard backstroke. All those times would have been in the season top five for the Bears.

Personal: Janke Engelbrecht is the daughter of Len and Trudy Engelbrecht. She was born on August 15, 1991 in Duiwelskloof, South Africa. She has one sister, Karli. She is majoring in hosuing & interior design.



PAIGE KOEBBESophomoreSt. Louis, Mo. • Nerinx Hall HighDiving


HANNAH MOLDENSophomoreTopeka, Kan. • Washburn Rural HighFreestyle


CAREER BESTS AT MSU• 50 Free - 24.73• 100 Free - 52.72• 200 Free - 1:51.67• 500 Free - 5:02.97• 1000 Free - 10:54.47

At Missouri State: With a lack of diving experience on this year’s squad, Koebbe will be heavily relied on as an underclassman to help carry the load for the Bears’ diving program and score valuable points at the conference meet.

2010-11: Koebbe finished as Missouri State’s highest finisher in 3-meter diving at the home dual meets against Drury and Lindenwood. She recorded her career best in 1-meter competition at Evansville on Jan. 28 (235.58), while her best in 3-meter came at Drury a week before (228.60). Diving in her first MVC Championships, Koebbe narrowly missed the A-Final placing ninth on the 1-meter board, and finished 14th in the 3-meter.

Background: Koebbe was a diver from Nerinx Hall High School, in St. Louis. A former gymnast, she dove competitively for only two years prior to college, but earned numerous honors. As a senior, Koebbe placed third in the MWAA conference meet and qualified for the state meet. She was named to the All-MWAA first team and was selected as the Nerinx Hall Swimming and Diving MVP.

Personal: Paige Lenetta Koebbe is the daughter of John and Lenette Koebbe. She was born on May 3, 1992 in St. Louis, Mo. She has a brother, Johnnie, and a sister, Amanda. She is majoring in exercise & movement science.

At Missouri State: Molden had a great summer of training and has made the smooth transition into one of Missouri State’s top swimmers in the 100, 200 and 500 free.

2010-11: At the season’s end, Molden found herself in the top-five among MSU swimmers in the 50 (5th), 100 (4th), 200 (2nd) and 500 free (5th). At the MVC Championships, Molden was the only freshman to qualify for the A-Final in the 200 free, finishing fourth with a time of 1:52.83. She also worked her way into the top-eight in the 100 free (8th). Molden also contributed to MSU relays, where she was the third leg of the first-place 800 free relay. To cap off her first season as a Bear, Molden was named to the All-MVC first team.

Background: Before arriving at Missouri State, Molden swam for the Topeka Swim Association and notched very competitive times in the freestyle events. She was an all-city and all-league selection her freshman year. Molden was also sectional finalist as well as a Junior National qualifier.

Personal: Hannah Paige Molden was born on June 14, 1992 in Topeka, Kan. She is the daughter of Ron Molden and Cindie Bonjour-Molden. She has one sister, Haley. She is majoring in dietetics.



RENATA SANDERSophomoreBelo Horizonte, Brazil • Colegio Dona ClaraBreaststroke/Individual Medley


CAREER BESTS AT MSU• 50 Free - 24.97• 100 Free - 54.43• 200 Free - 1:54.25• 100 Breast - 1:03.05*• 200 Breast - 2:16.73• 200 IM - 2:06.29• 400 IM - 4:38.36* Denotes MSU School Record

ZENETTA SLABBERTSophomoreFort Smith, Ark. • Southside HighFreestyle

At Missouri State: Sander enters the season as the top breaststroker in Missouri State history and will easily challenge for the top spot at the conference meet this year in the breaststroke and IM.

2010-11: Sander had one of the most impressive debut seasons in Missouri State history, rewriting the school record books in the 100 and 200 breast. As a freshman, the Belo Horizonte, Brazil native collected three silver medals at the MVC Championships in the 200 IM, 100 breast (1:03.79) and 200 breast (2:18.32). Sander also was an integral part of the Bears’ relays, swimming the breaststroke leg of the first-place 200 and 400 medley relays. The 200 medley relay set a new MVC, championship and pool record in the event. Sander was one of 11 MSU swimmers to be named to the All-MVC first team.

Background: Sander comes to Missouri State from Belo Horizonte, Brazil where she was a standout amateur swimmer in the breaststroke events. While swimming for the Minas Tenis Swimming Team, Sander won the 100- and 200-meter breaststroke events in the National Age Group Championships from 2006-09. With her performances in the pool, Sander was named to the Brazilian Junior National team in 2007 and 2008.

Personal: Renata Sander is the daughter of Fernando and Densie Sander. She was born on Sept. 3, 1991. She has two brothers, Rafael and Leonardo. She is majoring in exercise & movement science.

Background: Slabbert swam for Southside High under prestigious swim coach Ian Bullock. She was on the team for all four years in high school. Slabbert has won numerous academic accolades for her endeavors in the classroom.

Personal: Zenetta Slabbert is the daughter of Chris and Renee Slabbert. She was born in Pretoria, South Africa. She has one brother, Nicholas, and one sister, Nicole. Slabbert plans on double majoring in pre-veterinary studies and biology while at Missouri State.



RONI BALZAMFreshmanRamat Yishay, Israel • Qiryat TivonButterfly/Individual Medley

• MVC Swimmer of the Week - Nov. 16, 2011

CAREER BESTS AT MSU• 100 Fly - 56.33• 200 Fly - 2:03.12*• 200 IM - 2:07.78• 400 IM - 4:29.07* Denotes MSU School Record

MEGAN HOLTHOFFFreshmanEnid, Okla. • Enid HighBackstroke/Freestyle

CAREER BESTS AT MSU• 50 Free - 24.43• 100 Free - 55.18• 200 Free - 1:57.61• 100 Back - 56.54 • 200 Back - 2:04.42• 100 Fly - 59.56

At Missouri State: Because of eligibility requirements, Balzam trained last season, but was unable to compete. In her first season of competition, Balzam will serve as one of the Bears’ top butterfly and IM swimmers. She is one of two Israeli recruits on this year’s swim team.

2010-11: Sat out season due to NCAA regulations.

Background: Balzam is a member of the Israeli women’s national team. At the 2010 Israeli Winter Nationals, she placed third in the 200-meter fly and won silver in the 400-meter IM. In 2009, she made her mark in the swimming ranks when she medaled at the Maccabiah Games, which is the third largest international sports competition in the world. She won a silver medal in the 400-meter IM and also scored a bronze in the 200 fly.

Personal: Roni Balzam was born on May 13, 1990 in Haifa, Israel. She is the daugther of Amir and Dalit Balzam. She has two siblings, Gal and Hadar. She is a biochemistry major.

At Missouri State: Holthoff will be counted on as a freshman to be a top-end point scorer at the MVC Championships in the backstroke and freestyle.

Background: Holthoff, who lettered all four years in swimming at Enid (Okla.) High School, was a member of the Chesapeake Swim Club in Edmond, Okla. She holds the Enid school records in the 100 back, 100 free, 200 free and is a member of three school-record holding relays. Holthoff was ranked as the top recruit in the state of Oklahoma by CollegeSwimming.com. As a senior, the 2011 Oklahoma 6A Female Swimmer of the Year won the 200 free (1:54.47) and the 100 back (57.94) and also guided the Pacers to two top relay finishes in the 200 and 400 free relay. During her junior season, she won the state championship in the 50 free and 100 back while also earned USA Swimming Scholastic All-American honors. The three-time team captain swam in the championship finals as a freshman and sophomore, finishing sixth in the 50 free as a freshman, and placing second and sixth in the 50 free and 100 back, respectively.

Personal: Megan Anne Holthoff is the daughter of Matt and Jill Holthoff. She was born on March 16, 1993 in Charleston, S.C. She has one sister, Rebecca. Her father, Matt, played football and golf at the collegiate level. Holthoff plans to major in kinesiology at Missouri State and eventually go to physical therapy school.



SHANNON MYERFreshmanSt. Joseph, Mo. • Central HighFreestyle/Backstroke

CAREER BESTS AT MSU• 50 Free - 24.52• 100 Free - 55.30• 200 Free - 1:58.46

BRANDY PAPPASFreshmanLincoln, Neb. • Lincoln East HighFreestyle/Breaststroke

At Missouri State: The incoming freshman will look to challenge for a spot on the relays and provide depth in the sprint freestyle events.

Background: Myer arrives at Missouri State following four seasons of swimming at Central High School under Marnie Jenkins. She is a four-time All-Conference first team selection, winning seven individual gold medals at the Suburban Big 6 championships in her four years with the Indians swimming program. As a senior, Myer was named the St. Joseph News-Press Athlete of the Year for the fourth consecutive season. Myer excelled her junior year finishing third in the 50 free and fourth in the 100 free at the 2009 MSHSAA Girls State Swimming & Diving Championships. Her performance at the state meet earned her All-State honor for the first time in her career. By the end of her career at Central High, Myer held the school and conference record in the 50 free, 100 free, 100 fly and 200 IM. Academically, Myer was a National Honor Society member and was named the top biology student in 2010 and top foreign language student in 2011.

Personal: Shannon Nicole Myer is the daughter of Morris Myer and Sheila Holley. She was born on May 26, 1993 in St. Joseph, Mo. and has three siblings: Ashburn Holley, and Matthew and David Holley. She is majoring in cell & molecular biology.

At Missouri State: As a newcomer, Pappas will look to compete and make significant contributions in the freestyle and breaststroke events.

Background: Pappas comes to Missouri State after swimming club with Lincoln Select Swimming, where former Missouri State swimmer Ross Mueller coaches. Her senior year, she qualified for the 2011 Speedo Sectionals in Oklahoma City in the 100 breast, 200 breast and 200 fly. The Lincoln, Neb. native qualified for the State Championships all three years that she swam at Lincoln East under head coach Greg Flemming. As a junior, she medaled and was a member of the Spartans’ sixth-place 200 medley relay and fifth-place 200 free relay teams. Her sophomore year, she was a part of the eight-place 200 medley relay squad.

Personal: Brandy Alexandra Pappas is the daughter of James and Kimberly Pappas. She was born on December 26, 1992 in Lincoln, Neb and has three siblings: Fallyn, Nicole and Calvin. She is majoring in entertainment management.



ALYSSA POWERSFreshmanKansas City, Mo. • Staley HighBreaststroke/Individual Medley

CAREER BESTS AT MSU• 100 Breast - 1:07.64• 200 Breast - 2:25.85• 100 Fly - 1:02.52• 200 IM - 2:18.34

MERIDETH SWAINFreshmanSpringfield, Mo. • Kickapoo HighFreestyle/Butterfly

CAREER BESTS AT MSU• 50 Free - 24.95• 100 Free - 53.65• 200 Free - 1:58.40• 100 Fly - 1:01.41

At Missouri State: As a Bear, Powers will contribute in the breaststroke and IM events. With her attitude and work ethic toward the sport, she will have no problem adjusting to the demands of Division I swimming.

Background: Powers spent her last three years swimming at Staley High School in Kansas City for head coach Robert Barth. Rated by CollegeSwimming.com as the 11th-best swimmer in the state of Missouri, Powers was a two-time All-State performer in the 100 breast. As a senior, the Staley High captain turned in a time of 1:07.24 in the 100 breast to place sixth at the 2011 MSHSAA State Swimming Championships. Her junior year, she finished sixth in the championship finals with a time of 1:07.66. The two-time KC Star All-Metro Team selection was also named to the All-State Honorable Mention team in the 200 medley relay and 200 free relay throughout her career. She was a USA Swimming sectional qualifier in the 100 breast, 200 breast and 200 IM.

Personal: Alyssa Powers is the daughter of Ken and Pam Powers. She was born on December 12, 1992 in Livonia, Mich. She has two siblings: Laura and Luke. She is majoring in dietetics.

At Missouri State: Swain is a versatile swimmer that will play an important role for the Bears in the next four conference meets and will be pushed to compete at a higher level than ever before.

Background: Swain comes to Missouri State from Springfield’s Kickapoo High School where she was named the Most Valuable Swimmer and helped break several school records. The four-year letterwinner ranked as the 13th-best swimmer in the state of Missouri for 2011 by CollegeSwimming.com. She is a member of the Missouri State Aquatics club team coached by MSU interim head coach Dave Collins. During her senior campaign, Swain placed in the consolation finals at the 2011 MSHSAA Girls State Swimming Championships in both the 200 free (14th) and 100 fly (10th). She earned All-State accolades for her efforts in the 200 and 400 free relays. As a junior, the versatile swimmer qualified for state in 7-of-8 individual events. Her freshman year, she was the only freshman to swim at state from Kickapoo, swimming in all three relays.

Personal: Merideth Anne Swain is the daughter of Chris and Laura Beitzell. She has two siblings: Jeffrey Swain and Natalie Beitzell. Her grandfather, Russell G. Barnekow, Jr., and mother, Laura Beitzell, both attended MSU. She is majoring in sport & park administration.



SUZANNE VAN RENSBURGFreshmanPolokwane, South Africa • Pietersburg HighFreestyle/Individual Medley

CAREER BESTS AT MSU• 500 Free - 5:02.83• 1000 Free - 10:24.92• 1650 Free - 17:16.34• 200 Breast - 2:27.61• 200 Fly - 2:15.55• 400 IM - 4:34.52

At Missouri State: The coaches believe that as a freshman, Van Rensburg will push the entire women’s team to new heights because of her incredible work ethic and motivation to train at the highest level. She will provide depth for the Bears in the distance free and stroke events.

Background: Van Rensburg comes to Missouri State after moving nearly 9,000 miles from Polokwane, South Africa. She attended the same high school (Pietersburg) that current MSU swimmer Daan Jansen attended. At the end of 2010, Van Rensburg helped the Progress Swimming Academy win the team title at the 40th SA Sasol Winter Championships. She was awarded the Best Senior Female Swimmer trophy for her performance that included eight gold, two silver and three bronze medals. In 2009, she qualified for the FINA ARENA World Cup in Durban, South Africa. At the World Cup event, she placed sixth overall in the 200-meter butterfly (2:21.46) and eighth in the 400 IM (5:05.42).

Personal: Suzanne Johani Janse van Rensburg is the daughter of Kobus and Sonja Janse van Rensburg. She was born on February 18, 1992 in Pretoria, South Africa. She has one brother, Jacques. Janse van Rensburg is planning to major in biology at Missouri State and would like to become a swimming coach or teach following graduation.

LIZ CHOLLETSeniorAurora, Ill. • West Aurora HighDiving

At Missouri State: Chollet gives coach Huelskamp an additional athlete to work with that has diving experience at the collegiate level. She will be a major asset to the women’s team as the MVC Championships approach.

2008-09: As a freshman, Chollet provided depth to the Bears’ diving squad and recorded one of her best performances against Lindenwood and Saint Louis in St. Charles, Mo. Despite diving exhibition, she tallied career best in both the 1-meter and 3-meter competitions. On the 1-meter, she scored a 243.95 and then later topped that mark in the 3-meter wit a score of 261.45.

Personal: Elizabeth Marie Chollet is the daughter of Guy and Sue Chollet. She was born on January 1, 1990 in St. Charles, Ill. She has two siblings: Joe and Alex. She is majoring in exercise & movement science.




2010-11 Missouri State Women’s Schedule & ResultsDate Opponent/Invitational Location Results

Oct. 22, 2010 Drury Springfield, Mo. L, 102-137

Oct. 30, 2010 @ Southern Illinois Carbondale, Ill. L, 103-140

Nov. 5, 2010 Lindenwood Springfield, Mo. W, 175-56

Nov. 12, 2010 @ Truman State Kirksville, Mo. W, 82-40

Nov. 19, 2010 Purdue Invitational West Lafayette, Ind. 6th of 8, 182 points (Arkansas, Cincinnati, Louisville, Michigan, Ohio State, Purdue, Southern Illinois)

Dec. 17, 2010 Delta State Invitational Cleveland, Miss. 1st of 5, 926 points (Delta State, Evansville, Limestone, Mars Hill)

Jan. 7, 2011 Tunica Invitational Tunica, Miss. 1st of 5, 1,121.50 points (UALR, Delta State, Eastern Illinois, Rhodes)

Jan. 15, 2011 Truman State Springfield, Mo. W, 148-57

Jan. 20, 2011 @ Drury Springfield, Mo. L, 118-121

Jan. 22, 2011 Illinois Institute of Technology St. Charles, Mo. W, 131-113

Jan. 22, 2011 @ Lindenwood St. Charles, Mo. W, 125-20

Jan. 22, 2011 Saint Louis St. Charles, Mo. W, 105-43

Jan. 28, 2011 @ Evansville Evansville, Ind. W, 72-41

Jan. 29, 2011 @ Eastern Illinois Charleston, Ill. W, 146-56

March 3, 2011 MVC Championships Carbondale, Ill. 1at of 5, 944 points



2010-11 Missouri State Women’s Top Performers by Event

50 Yard Freestyle1. Amber Green ..........................................................................................22.542. Ali Stauffer .............................................................................................24.083. Janke Engelbrecht ..................................................................................24.294. Sierra Ross .............................................................................................24.605. Hannah Molden ......................................................................................24.73

100 Yard Freestyle1. Amber Green ..........................................................................................49.522. Ali Stauffer .............................................................................................52.433. Anna Ahlin .............................................................................................52.524. Hannah Molden ......................................................................................53.085. Janke Engelbrecht ..................................................................................53.26

200 Yard Freestyle1. Amber Green .......................................................................................1:48.922. Hannah Molden ...................................................................................1:52.833. Dimitra Drakopoulou ..........................................................................1:52.954. Anna Ahlin ..........................................................................................1:53.285. Laura Peterson .....................................................................................1:54.47

500 Yard Freestyle1. Dimitra Dtrakopoulou .........................................................................4:57.482. Katharina Voelkel ................................................................................4:59.663. Katie Lindeman ...................................................................................5:04.484. Marta Nogueroles ................................................................................5:05.605. Hannah Molden ...................................................................................5:08.63

1000 Yard Freestyle1. Dimitra Drakopoulou ........................................................................10:15.962. Katharina Voelkel ..............................................................................10:20.643. Rene Smith ........................................................................................10:38.164. Marta Nogueroles ..............................................................................10:41.335. Laura Peterson ...................................................................................10:49.63

1650 Yard Freestyle1. Dimitra Drakopoulou ........................................................................17:04.662. Katharina Voelkel ..............................................................................17:13.033. Rene Smith ........................................................................................17:41.614. Laura Peterson ...................................................................................17:50.255. Marta Nogueroles ..............................................................................18:17.34

100 Yard Backstroke1. Chelsea Dirks-Ham ................................................................................56.402. Anna Ahlin .............................................................................................56.773. Janke Engelbrecht ..................................................................................57.774. Brynne Buell ..........................................................................................59.485. Brianna Willoughby ............................................................................1:00.55

200 Yard Backstroke1. Anna Ahlin ..........................................................................................2:00.762. Chelsea Dirks-Ham .............................................................................2:05.453. Kaylee Steffen .....................................................................................2:06.214. Brynne Buell .......................................................................................2:06.745. Kristin Grott ........................................................................................2:09.73

100 Yard Breaststroke1. Renata Sander .....................................................................................1:03.792. Melissa Oishi .......................................................................................1:04.843. Amber Green .......................................................................................1:06.884. Kara Fryman .......................................................................................1:07.295. Kaite Brown ........................................................................................1:07.96

200 Yard Breaststroke1. Renata Sander .....................................................................................2:18.322. Melissa Oishi .......................................................................................2:20.613. Brianna Willoughby ............................................................................2:26.12

4. Katie Brown ........................................................................................2:26.295. Kara Fryman .......................................................................................2:29.03

100 Yard Butterfly1. Chelsea Dirks-Ham ................................................................................56.592. Amber Green ..........................................................................................56.743. Ali Stauffer .............................................................................................57.554. Brittany Winter .......................................................................................59.145. Brianna Willoughby ...............................................................................59.16

200 Yard Butterfly1. Marta Nogueroles ................................................................................2:07.152. Katie Lindeman ...................................................................................2:07.293. Laura Peterson .....................................................................................2:09.344. Katharina Voelkel ................................................................................2:11.355. Brianna Willoughby ............................................................................2:13.33

200 Yard IM1. Brianna Willoughby ............................................................................2:04.512. Anna Ahlin ..........................................................................................2:05.513. Renata Sander .....................................................................................2:06.294. Melissa Oishi .......................................................................................2:06.785. Kaylee Steffen .....................................................................................2:08.70

400 Yard IM1. Brianna Willoughby ............................................................................4:26.202. Kaylee Steffen .....................................................................................4:32.163. Katie Lindeman ...................................................................................4:34.064. Marta Nogueroles ................................................................................4:34.205. Rene Smith ..........................................................................................4:36.53






1-Meter Diving1. Lindsey Conway ..................................................................................240.532. Kelsey Burgin.......................................................................................239.903. Paige Koebbe .......................................................................................235.58

3-Meter Diving1. Kelsey Burgin.......................................................................................246.082. Paige Koebbe .......................................................................................228.603. Lindsey Conway ..................................................................................223.35



All-MVC First Team Anna AhlinChelsea Dirks-HamDimitra DrakopoulouJanke EngelbrechtAmber GreenHannah MoldenMelissa OishiRenata SanderAli StaufferKaylee SteffenBrianna Willoughby

All-MVC Honorable Mention Kelsey BurginLindsey ConwayKatie LindemanMarta NoguerolesRene SmithKatharina VoelkelBrynne Buell

MVC Scholar-Athlete Team Brynne BuellDimitra DrakopoulouAmber GreenKatie LindemanLaura Peterson

Rene SmithKaylee SteffenKatrina VoelkelBrianna Willoughby

MVC Swimmer of the Week Amber Green - Nov. 23, 2010Dimitra Drakopoulou - Jan. 14, 2011Amber Green - Jan. 25, 2011

MSU Female Swimmer of the Year Amber Green

MSU Female Diver of the Year Kelsey Burgin

MSU Female Swimming & Diving Freshman of the Year Anna Ahlin

Jack Steck Inspiration Award Katharina Voelkel

Dr. Mary Jo Wynn Female Scholar-Athlete of the Year Katharina Voelkel

MSU Student-Athlete of the Week Amber Green - Nov. 24, 2010Amber Green - Feb. 23, 2011

2010-11 Women’s Awards & Honors

Green Named CollegeSwimming.com Mid-Major All-AmericanSOMERS, Wis. - CollegeSwimming.com released their 2010-11 Mid-Major all-American teams. Missouri State sophomore Amber Green has been honored as an honorable mention on the list. Green was the only member of the Missouri Valley Conference to receive the accolade.

This season, Green was the MVC Swimmer of the Year and led the Bears to their fourth-consecutive conference crown, the eighth title in nine years. At the conference meet, Green was unstoppable. She set five new conference records, including a 22.54 in the 50-yard freestyle that was just short of the cut line for the NCAA national meet. In just two short years, Green is already prominent in the MSU record books, with three individual records to her name and three relay records.

This award will add to Green’s already impressive trophy case. She has won first-team all-MVC twice, 2009-10 MSU Freshman of the Year, MVC Swimmer of the Week twice and 2010-11 MSU Swimmer of the Year.

MVC Swimmer of the YearAmber Green

MVC Coach of the YearJack Steck

Team CaptainChelsea Dirks-Ham

Team CaptainRene Smith



Final CSCAA Mid-Major Division I Poll (March 16)Rk. Prv. Team .................................................................................................. Points1 2 Princeton .................................................................................. 263.72 11 Towson ..................................................................................... 261.53 1 Miami (Ohio) ........................................................................... 257.94 25 James Madison ......................................................................... 257.55 3 Harvard..................................................................................... 257.26 26 Toledo ....................................................................................... 255.87 4 Denver ...................................................................................... 253.98 22 UC-Davis ................................................................................. 253.89 8 Western Kentucky .................................................................... 253.210 5 Oakland .................................................................................... 252.711 7 San Jose State ........................................................................... 252.012 29 Eastern Michigan ..................................................................... 250.913 13 Florida Gulf Coast .................................................................... 248.714 16 UNC-Wilmington ..................................................................... 248.415 12 Dartmouth ................................................................................ 247.616 18 New Mexico State .................................................................... 246.817 9 Cal Poly .................................................................................... 246.718 6 Navy ......................................................................................... 245.819 10 Boston University .................................................................... 245.420 15 North Texas .............................................................................. 243.421 41 Richmond ................................................................................. 242.622 14 UC-Santa Barbara .................................................................... 242.323 30 Cornell ...................................................................................... 242.324 19 UW-Milwaukee ........................................................................ 242.125 24 New Hampshire........................................................................ 241.7

Other receiving votes: Davidson 241.7, UMBC 240.9, Fordham 238.8, Cleve-land State 238.6, William & Mary 238.4, Missouri State 236.8, Delaware 236.0, San Diego 235.5, Florida International 234.4, Fresno State 234.1, Bucknell 231.9, Wright State 230.3, Illinois State 230.0, Vermont 227.7, Marist 226.8, Binghamton 226.3, Georgia Southern 225.2, Massachusetts 225.1, Evansville 221.3, Tulane 220.6, St. Francis 219.9, La Salle 219.3, South Da-kota State 219.0, Southern Illinois 218.5, Pacific 217.6, Army 215.9

CSCAA Mid-Major Division I Poll (Feb. 15)Rk. Prv. Team ................................................................................................... Points1 1 Miami (Ohio) ............................................................................ 259.62 2 Princeton ................................................................................... 256.73 3 Harvard ..................................................................................... 252.14 4 Denver ...................................................................................... 243.35 29 Oakland ..................................................................................... 242.96 5 Navy ......................................................................................... 241.97 6 San Jose State ........................................................................... 240.28 7 Western Kentucky..................................................................... 239.49 8 Cal Poly .................................................................................... 237.110 9 Boston University ..................................................................... 237.011 10 Towson ..................................................................................... 236.612 34 Dartmouth ................................................................................. 235.913 11 Florida Gulf Coast .................................................................... 235.014 23 UC-Santa Barbara ..................................................................... 233.915 12 North Texas ............................................................................... 233.216 19 UNC Wilmington...................................................................... 231.117 13 UMBC ...................................................................................... 229.318 17 New Mexico State .................................................................... 228.519 14 UW-Milwaukee ........................................................................ 228.220 15 Cleveland State ......................................................................... 228.121 24 Fresno State .............................................................................. 227.122 16 UC-Davis .................................................................................. 226.623 20 Missouri State ......................................................................... 226.124 25 New Hampshire ........................................................................ 226.025 18 James Madison ......................................................................... 225.3

Other receiving votes: Toledo 224.7, Delaware 224.4, San Diego 224.2, Eastern Michigan 224.0, Cornell, 223.6, Bucknell 222.8, Davidson 222.4, Tulane 220.6, Illinois State 220.2, La Salle 219.3, Southern Illinois 218.5, Massa-chusetts 217.5, Fordham 217.4, Evansville 217.1, Florida International 215.2, Richmond 213.1, Marist 212.1, William & Mary 211.5, Georgia Southern 209.4, Binghamton 208.6, Army 208.1, Vermont 207.9, Wright State 205.5, South Dakota State 204.1, South Dakota 203.8, Pacific 202.5, St. Francis 201.6

2010-11 Women’s CSCAA/Collegeswimming.com Mid-Major Division I Polls

CSCAA Mid-Major Division I Poll (Dec. 20)Rk. Prv. Team .................................................................................................. Points1 2 Miami (Ohio) ........................................................................... 259.62 3 Princeton .................................................................................. 250.73 15 Harvard..................................................................................... 244.34 12 Denver ...................................................................................... 243.35 10 Navy ......................................................................................... 241.96 5 San Jose State ........................................................................... 240.27 4 Western Kentucky .................................................................... 239.48 14 Cal Poly .................................................................................... 237.19 8 Boston University .................................................................... 237.010 1 Towson ..................................................................................... 236.611 6 Florida Gulf Coast .................................................................... 235.012 NR North Texas .............................................................................. 233.213 25 UMBC ...................................................................................... 229.614 17 UW-Milwaukee ........................................................................ 228.215 NR Cleveland State ........................................................................ 227.416 7 UC-Davis ................................................................................. 226.617 18 New Mexico State .................................................................... 225.518 9 James Madison ......................................................................... 225.319 11 UNC-Wilmington ..................................................................... 225.120 NR Missouri State ......................................................................... 225.021 13 Toledo ....................................................................................... 224.722 16 Eastern Michigan ..................................................................... 224.023 NR UC-Santa Barbara .................................................................... 223.924 22 Fresno State .............................................................................. 223.525 20 New Hampshire........................................................................ 222.9

Other receiving votes: Bucknell 222.8, Davidson 222.4, Tulane 220.6, Oakland 220.5, Delaware 220.3, Illinois State 220.2, La Salle 219.3, San Diego 219.0, Dartmouth 218.6, Southern Illinois 218.5, Fordham 217.4, Massachusetts 216.5, Florida International 214.4, Richmond 213.1, Marist 212.1, William & Mary 211.5, Rider 209.7, Binghamton 208.6, Vermont 207.9, Evansville 207.4, Georgia Southern 207.1, Wright State 205.5, Army 204.6, South Dakota State 204.1, St. Francis 201.6

CSCAA Mid-Major Division I Poll (Nov. 18)Rk. Team .................................................................................................. Points1 Towson ..................................................................................... 234.82 Miami (Ohio) ........................................................................... 231.93 Princeton .................................................................................. 229.54 Western Kentucky .................................................................... 227.25 San Jose State ........................................................................... 227.26 Florida Gulf Coast .................................................................... 226.77 UC Davis .................................................................................. 226.68 Boston University .................................................................... 225.89 James Madison ......................................................................... 225.310 Navy ......................................................................................... 225.111 UNC-Wilmington ..................................................................... 225.112 Denver ...................................................................................... 225.013 Toledo ....................................................................................... 224.714 Cal Poly .................................................................................... 224.215 Harvard..................................................................................... 224.016 Eastern Michigan ..................................................................... 224.017 UW-Milwaukee ........................................................................ 221.618 New Mexico State .................................................................... 221.419 Oakland .................................................................................... 220.520 New Hampshire........................................................................ 218.721 Dartmouth ................................................................................ 218.622 Fresno State .............................................................................. 217.723 Fordham ................................................................................... 217.424 Delaware .................................................................................. 217.225 UMBC ...................................................................................... 216.3

*** The Mid-Major ranking uses is available to those institutions that a) are not members of a BCS conference or Mountain West Conference, or b) provide fewer than one-half of the allowable scholarships under the NCAA rules.



Swimming Bears Capture Fourth Consecutive MVC Championship

DAY THREE RECAP

CARBONDALE, Ill. -- The Missouri State women’s swim team continued its dominance of the Missouri Valley Conference with their fourth-consecutive conference title on Feb. 19. This is not only the fourth consecutive win for the Bears, but their eighth in nine years.

The final day began with the grueling 1650-yard freestyle. In the race, Southern Illinois’ Kirsten Groome defended her title with a time of 16:43.53. For the Bears, junior Dimitra Drakopoulou went 17:04.66 to finish fourth and senior Katharina Voelkel turned in a time of 17:13.03 for seventh place.

The next event was the 200-yard backstroke, an event in which Missouri State excels. Freshman Anna Ahlin finished the race with a blistering 2:00.76. Ahlin won both the 100- and 200-yard backstroke events at the meet. Close behind Ahlin was senior captain Chelsea Dirks-Ham, who placed fourth at 2:05.45. Sophomore Kaylee Steffen (2:06.21, fifth place) and junior Brynne Buell (2:06.74, seventh place) also scored for the Bears.

The 100-yard freestyle was the next event, and sophomore Amber Green’s last individual event of the meet. She made the most of her last opportunity, re-breaking a conference record that she set in her preliminary swim. Her time of 49.52 is also a NCAA “B” cut, her fourth cut line of the meet. Junior Ali Stauffer (52.43, third) and freshman Hannah Molden (54.38, eighth) also finished in the top eight.

Freshman Renata Sander and sophomore Melissa Oishi were the top seeds in the 200-yard breaststroke. Both swimmers dropped a second off their prelim times, but Southern Illinois’ Kristin Geppert had the race of her career, winning the event at 2:17.37. Sander, 2:18.32, and Oishi, 2:20.61, finished right behind Geppert for second and third place, respectively.

The final individual event was the 200-yard butterfly. Junior Katie Linde-man (2:07.94), sophomore Marta Nogueroles (2:07.94) and Voelkel (2:12.81) finished fifth, sixth and eighth, respectively.

Next up was the 3-meter diving championship final. The Bears put the fresh-man duo of Kelsey Burgin and Lindsey Conway. Burgin totaled 232.35 for sixth place in the event, while Conway scored 195.20 for eighth place.

The final event of the meet was an event for senior captain Chelsea Dirks-Ham. The stalwart leader of the Bears over the past four seasons had not yet won an event in the meet. So, head coach Jack Steck and associate head coach Dave Collins decided to swim Dirks-Ham as the anchor leg of the 400-yard freestyle relay. Ahlin, Stauffer and Green built a large lead in the event, but, the swim-mer that has meant so much to this program over the years was given the honor of touching the wall at 3:26.33, for her first win of the meet and the last of her career.

“What an awesome way for our captain go out on top,” said Collins of Dirks-Ham, “Our program would not be where we are today without her. She just means so much to this program. We hate to lose her. You cannot replace a Chelsea Dirks-Ham.”

The Bears totaled 944 points in the meet (seventh highest point total in MVC history), compiling a win margin of 209 points. Head coach Jack Steck was named Valley Coach of the Year for the second consecutive year, the seventh of his career. Steck has won more MVC Coach of the Year awards than any coach in Valley history. Amber Green was selected as Swimmer of the Year after winning all seventh events she swam in, setting six new conference and school records.

DAY TWO RECAP

Day two began with the 200-yard medley relay. The Bears won the 400-yard medley relay in the last event of Day one. The 200-yard medley relay was more of the same. The MSU squad of senior Chelsea Dirks-Ham, freshman Renata Sander, junior Ali Stauffer and sophomore Amber Green went 1:45.52, for a new MVC, MSU and Pool record. The time is also an NCAA “B” cut.

In the 400-yard IM, the Bears again placed five swimmers in the top eight. Junior Brianna Willoughby was the top finisher for MSU, coming in at 4:26.20 for a second-place finish. The other Bear finishers were sophomore Kaylee Steffen (4:32.16, third), junior Katie Lindeman (4:34.06, fourth), senior Rene Smith (4:36.53, seventh) and sophomore Marta Nogueroles (4:38.31, eighth)

The closest race of the meet came in the 100-yard butterfly. Senior Chelsea Dirks-Ham, a three-time champion in the event, fell just short with her time of 56.86. She was a mere .01 seconds behind the first-place finisher. Stauffer also

scored in the event, finishing sixth at 57.55.

In the 200-yard freestyle, Green came out strong, winning the event at 1:48.92, again setting new MSU and MVC records. In two days of competition, Green has set new records in the 50-yard freestyle (MVC, MSU and Pool), 200-yard freestyle (MVC and MSU), 200-yard freestyle relay (MSU, MVC and Pool) and the 200-yard medley relay (MSU, MVC and Pool).

The Bears had tough competition in the 100-yard breaststroke. Sander and sophomore Melissa Oishi competed in the championship heat for the Bears. The top competitor in the field was SIU’s Kristin Geppert. Though the race was very close, Sander finished second with a time of 1:03.79 and Oishi tied for fifth at 1:05.67.

The next event was the 100-yard backstroke. The Bears had the top two seeds in the event with Dirks-Ham and Ahlin seeded first and second, respectively. In the race itself, the duo reversed roles. Ahlin won the event at 56.80 and Dirks-Ham finished just behind her at 57.16.

To wrap up the second day, Missouri State competed in one of the few events they were not favored in, the 800-yard freestyle relay. Host school Southern Illinois had won the event in each of the past five years. This year, however, the Bears had a group that was capable of toppling the powerhouse. Missouri State was down a body-length to the Salukis heading into the final leg of the race, with reigning MVC Swimmer of the Year Kirsten Groome anchoring SIU. For MSU, sophomore sensation Amber Green took control and swam a 1:49.00 split to lead the Bear to victory. The quad of Ahlin, junior Dimitra Drakopou-lou, freshman Hannah Molden and Green turned in a new conference and MSU record of 7:30.37.

DAY ONE RECAP

The Missouri State women’s swimming and diving team took the first steps toward their fourth consecutive MVC title today in Carbondale. The Bears are in first place with 291.5 points, a full 92.5 points ahead of Illinois State.

On the day, the Bears set three new conference records, three school records and two pool records.

The day started out with the 200-yard freestyle relay. The Missouri State squad of Amber Green, Ali Stauffer, Janke Engelbrecht and Anna Ahlin won the event with a time of 1:33.11, a new MSU, Edward Shea Natatorium and MVC record. Amber Green’s leadoff split of 22.58 which was also a MSU, Pool and MVC record...at the time.

In the second event, the 500-yard freestyle, junior Katie Lindeman impressed with a personal best 5:00.43 to win the consolation final. In the championship heat, the Bears sent out the duo of Dimitra Drakopoulou and Katharina Voelkel. Drakopoulou finished in second place with her time of 4:57.48, while Voelkel finished seventh, touching the wall at 5:01.38.

For the third event, the 200-yard individual medley, the Bears showed their depth that makes them the team to beat in the Valley. Missouri State put an as-tounding five swimmers in the championship heat. Junior Brianna Willoughby continued her annual dominance in the event with a time of 2:04.51. This time is a new MVC and MSU record. Willoughby has now won the 200-yard IM conference title for three consecutive years.

In addition to Willoughby’s standout performance, the other Bear swimmers stepped up to the challenge as well. The freshman duo of Renata Sander (2:06.41) and Anna Ahlin (2:06.43) finished second and third, respectively. Close behind them was sophomore Melissa Oishi (2:07.34) in fifth and sopho-more Kaylee Steffen (2:08.70) in eighth. In this event alone, Missouri State earned 78 points.

Green came out again as the top seed in the 50-yard freestyle. Though she set a new record in the event leading off the 200-yard freestyle relay, Green was not finished. She beat her previous record with a time of 22.54, which is an NCAA “B” cut time. Sophomore Ali Stauffer (24.37, fifth place) and freshman Janke Engelbrecht (24.55, eighth place) also scored in the event.

The Missouri State freshman trio of Kelsey Burgin, Lindsey Conway and Paige Koebbe took on the one-meter boards in the diving portion of the contest. Though a very young squad, these divers represented themselves well. Koebbe won the consolation round with a score of 226.10. Burgin placed sixth with a score of 231.50 and Conway was close behind, scoring 225.05 for seventh.

The 400-yard medley relay ended the first day of competition. For this event, the Bears sent out Ahlin, Sander, senior Chelsea Dirks-Ham and Willoughby. This squad put together a time of 3:49.70, for a first place finish.

2011 Missouri Valley Conference Championships



FINAL STANDINGS1. Missouri State ............................................................................................ 9442. Illinois State ............................................................................................... 7353. Southern Illinois ......................................................................................... 6164. Evansville ................................................................................................ 476.55. Northern Iowa ......................................................................................... 372.5

NEW MVC RECORDS200 Free Relay - (MVC/Championships/Pool Record)200 IM - Brianna Willoughby (MVC/Championships Record)50 Free - Amber Green (MVC/Championships/Pool Record)200 Medley Relay - (MVC/Championships/Pool Record)200 Free - Amber Green (Championships Record)100 Free - Amber Green (MVC/Championships/Pool Record)

EVENT RESULTSEvent Name Prelims/Finals Time FinishEvent #1: 200 Free Relay200 Free Relay Missouri State 1:33.11 1stAmber Green (22.58), Ali Stauffer (23.30), Janke Engelbrecht (23.68), Anna Ahlin (23.55)

Event #2: 500 Free500 Free Dimitra Drakapoulou 4:58.47/4:57.48 2nd500 Free Katharina Voelkel 4:59.66/5:01.38 7th500 Free Katie Lindeman 5:04.48/5:05.50 11th500 Free Marta Nogueroles 5:09.84/5:05.60 12th500 Free Rene Smith 5:15.73/5:10.27 14th

Event #3: 200 IM200 IM Brianna Willoughby 2:05.00/2:04.51 1st200 IM Renata Sander 2:06.29/2:06.41 2nd200 IM Anna Ahlin 2:05.51/2:06.43 3rd200 IM Melissa Oishi 2:06.78/2:07.34 5th200 IM Kaylee Steffen 2:09.09/2:08.70 8th200 IM Kara Fryman 2:10.04/2:10.46 12th200 IM Katie Brown 2:14.39 -

Event #4: 50 Free50 Free Amber Green 22.93/22.54 1st50 Free Ali Stauffer 24.11/24.08 5th50 Free Janke Engelbrecht 24.29/24.55 8th50 Free Hannah Molden 24.73/24.75 t12th50 Free Sierra Ross 24.60 -

Event #5: 1-Meter Diving1-Meter Diving Kelsey Burgin 227.45/231.50 6th1-Meter Diving Lindsey Conway 234.45/225.05 7th1-Meter Diving Paige Koebbe 217.50/226.10 9th

Event #6: 400 Medley Relay400 Medley Relay Missouri State 3:49.70 1stAnna Ahlin (57.07), Renata Sander (1:04.73), Chelsea Dirks-Ham (55.93), Brianna Willoughby (51.97)

Event #7: 200 Medley Relay200 Medley Relay Missouri State 1:42.52 1stChelsea Dirks-Ham (26.32), Renata Sander (29.27), Ali Stauffer (24.94), Amber Green (21.99)

Event #8: 400 IM400 IM Brianna Willoughby 4:29.60/4:26.20 2nd400 IM Kaylee Steffen 4:33.34/4:32.16 3rd400 IM Katie Lindeman 4:35.64/4:34.06 4th400 IM Rene Smith 4:36.95/4:35.53 7th400 IM Marta Nogueroles 4:38.25/4:38.31 8th

Event #9: 100 Fly100 Fly Chelsea Dirks-Ham 56.59/56.86 2nd100 Fly Ali Stauffer 57.71/57.55 6th100 Fly Brittany Winter 59.14/59.31 10th100 Fly Brynne Buell 59.24/59.48 13th100 Fly Nina Bailey 59.36 -

100 Fly Kristen Grott 1:01.38 -

Event #10: 200 Free200 Free Amber Green 1:50.49/1:48.92 1st200 Free Hannah Molden 1:54.19/1:52.83 4th200 Free Dimitra Drakopoulou 1:52.95/1:53.53 6th200 Free Laura Peterson 1:55.68/1:54.47 9th200 Free Sierra Ross 2:00.28 -

Event #11: 100 Breast100 Breast Renata Sander 1:05.27/1:03.79 2nd100 Breast Melissa Oishi 1:05.73/1:05.67 t5th100 Breast Kara Fryman 1:09.20/1:07.29 11th100 Breast Katie Brown 1:07.98 -

Event #12: 100 Back100 Back Anna Ahlin 56.77/56.80 1st100 Back Chelsea Dirks-Ham 56.56/57.16 2nd100 Back Janke Engelbrecht 57.77/58.25 6th100 Back Brynne Buell 59.48/59.64 10th100 Back Kristin Grott 1:01.16 -100 Back Nina Bailey 1:01.40 -

Event #13: 3-Meter Diving3-Meter Diving Kelsey Burgin 235.70/232.35 6th3-Meter Diving Lindsey Conway 223.35/195.20 8th3-Meter Diving Paige Koebbe 205.65/209.90 14th

Event #14: 800 Free Relay800 Free Relay Missouri State 7:30.37 1stAnna Ahlin (1:53.28), Dimitra Drakopoulou (1:53.26), Hannah Molden (1:54.83), Amber Green (1:49.00)

Event #15: 1650 Free1650 Free Dimitra Drakopoulou NA/17:04.66 4th1650 Free Katharina Voelkel NA/17:13.03 7th1650 Free Rene Smith NA/17:41.61 12th1650 Free Laura Peterson NA/17:50.25 13th1650 Free Brittany Winter NA/19:11.53 15th

Event #16: 200 Back200 Back Anna Ahlin 2:01.31/2:00.76 1st200 Back Chelsea Dirks-Ham 2:05.52/2:05.45 4th200 Back Kaylee Steffen 2:06.85/2:06.21 5th200 Back Brynne Buell 2:08.40/2:06.74 6th200 Back Kristen Grott 2:11.84 -

Event #17: 100 Free100 Free Amber Green 49.86/49.52 1st100 Free Ali Stauffer 52.89/52.43 3rd100 Free Hannah Molden 53.08/54.38 8th100 Free Janke Engelbrecht 53.42/53.26 11th100 Free Brittany Winter 54.25/54.05 13th100 Free Sierra Ross 54.45 -

Event #18: 200 Breast200 Breast Renata Sander 2:20.15/2:18.32 2nd200 Breast Melissa Oishi 2:21.54/2:20.61 3rd200 Breast Brianna Willoughby 2:26.95/2:26.12 10th200 Breast Kara Fryman 2:29.03/2:29.10 14th200 Breast Katie Brown 2:28.34/2:26.29 -

Event #19: 200 Fly200 Fly Katie Lindeman 2:09.37/2:07.29 5th200 Fly Marta Nogueroles 2:07.89/2:07.94 6th200 Fly Katharina Voelkel 2:07.88/2:12.81 8th200 Fly Laura Peterson 2:12.27/2:09.34 10th

Event #20: 400 Free Relay400 Free Relay Missouri State 3:26.33 1stAnna Ahlin (52.52), Ali Stauffer (52.71), Amber Green (49.23), Chelsea Dirks-Ham (51.87)

2011 Missouri Valley Conference Championships



Four Consecutive MVC Titles2008 - 2009 - 2010 - 2011

Four Consecutive MVC Titles2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006

Missouri State Women’s Yearly Conference Summary1999 Missouri Valley Championships: 1) Southern Illinois 940.5; 2) Illinois State

908.5; 3) Evansville 632.5; 4) Missouri State 424.5; 5) UNI 209; 6) Bradley 110.2000 Missouri Valley Championships: 1) Southern Illinois 860.5; 2) Evansville 714;

3) Illinois State 645.5; 4) Missouri State 454; 5) UNI 357; 6) Bradley 98.MSU Champions: Brianne McGuirk, 100 breast, 200 breast.2001 Missouri Valley Championships: 1) Southern Illinois 914; 2) Evansville 752; 3)

Missouri State 571; 4) Illinois State 549.5; 5) UNI 277.5; 6) Bradley 111.MSU Champions: Brianne McGuirk, 200 breast; Vanessa Noriega, 1-meter diving.2002 Missouri Valley Championships: 1) Southern Illinois 833; 2) Evansville 705.5;

3) Missouri State 622; 4) Illinois State 540; 5) UNI 382.5; 6) Bradley 188.MSU Champions: Brianne McGuirk, 200 breast; Vanessa Noriega, 1-meter diving,

3-meter diving; Allison Yates, Tyler Lisle, Audrey Clark, Chauntelle Johnson, 200 free relay.

2003 Missouri Valley Championships: Missouri State 888, Southern Illinois 721, Illinois State 706, Evansville 465, Northern Iowa 353.

MSU Champions: Brianne McGuirk, 200 breast; Ericka Norgren, 100 free; Courtney Phillips, 200 free, 1650 free; Allison Yates, 50 free; Yates-Norgren-Chauntelle Johnson-Tyler Lisle, 200 free relay; Phillips-Marcy O’Neil-Norgre-Liz Geisler, 800 free relay; Johnson-Yates-Norgren-O’Neil, 400 free relay.

2004 Missouri Valley Championships: Missouri State 898, Southern Illinois 771.5, Illinois State 691, Evansville 477.5, Northern Iowa 281.

MSU Champions: Katie Boarman, 200 IM, 400 IM; Liz Geisler, 500 free; Kyla Meuer, 50 free; Ericka Norgren, 200 free; Yates-Meuer-Norgren-Tyler Lisle, 200 free relay; Allison Zeller-Boarman-Lisle- Meuer, 200 medley relay; Norgren-Courtney Phillips-Geisler- Marcy O’Neil, 800 free relay; Norgren-Meuer-Chauntelle Johnson-O’Neil, 400 free relay.

2005 Missouri Valley Championships: Missouri State 913, SIU 849, Illinois State 768.5, Evansville 402.5, Northern Iowa 202.

MSU Champions: Liz Geisler, 500 free, 1650 free; Katie Boarman, 200 IM, 200 breast; Chauntelle Johnson, 50 free, 100 free; Andi Rojas, 100 fly; Ericka Norgren, 200 free; Allison Zeller, 100 back; Norgren-Meuer-Johnson-O’Neil, 200 free relay; Zeller-Boarman-Rojas-Johnson, 400 medley relay;Zeller-Boarman-Rojas-Johnson, 200 medley relay; Norgren-Rojas-Geisler-O’Neil, 800 free relay; Norgren-O’Neil-Rojas-Johnson, 400 free relay.

2006 Missouri Valley Championships: Missouri State 875, SIU 824, Illinois State

765, Evansville 398, Northern Iowa 273.MSU Champions: Liz Geisier, 500 free; Andi Rojas, 200 IM, 100 fly, 200 fly; Allison

Zeller, 100 back; Stacey Arkovich, 3-M diving; Francy Palma, 200 back; Kyla Meuer, 200 breast; Hawkins-Rojas-Norgren-Meuer, 200 free relay; Zeller-Meuer-Rojas-Hawkins, 400 medley relay; Zeller-Meuer-Rojas-Hawkins, 200 medley relay.

2007 Missouri Valley Championships: SIU 894, Missouri State 807.5, Illinois State 740.5, Northern Iowa 382, Evansville 314.

MSU Champions: Matana Wellman, 500 free; Andi Rojas, 200 IM; Jordan Hawkins, 50 free; Allison Zellar, 100 back, 200 back. Zellar-Meuer-Rojas-Hawkins, 400 medley relay; Zellar-Moody-Rojas-Hawkins, 200 medley relay.

2008 Missouri Valley Championships: Missouri State 942, SIU, 774.5, Illinois State 715.5, Northern Iowa 346, Evansville 335.

MSU Champions: Rojas, 200 IM; Hawkins, 50 Free; Hawkins, Moody, Dirks-Ham, Rojas, 200 Medley Relay; Dirks-Ham, 100 Fly; Hawkins, 100 Back; Wellman, 1650 Free; Hollar, 200 Fly; Ray, 3-meter-diving.

2009 Missouri Valley Championships: Missouri State 944.5, ISU 770, SIU 716, UNI 361, Evansville 325.5.

MSU Champions: Willoughby, 200 IM; Hawkins, 50 Free; Hawkins, Moody, Dirks-Ham, MacDonald; 200 Medley Relay, Willoughby; 400 IM, Dirks-Ham; 100 Fly, Hawkins; 100 Back, Hawkins; 200 Back, Moody; 200 Breast, Dirks-Ham; 200 Fly.

2010 Missouri Valley Championships: Missouri State 981.5, Illinois State 706, Southern Illinois 680, Evansville 432, UNI 345.5.

MSU Champions: Wellman, Stauffer, Green, Wellman, 200 Free Relay; Willoughby, 200 IM; Green, 50 Free; Dirks-Ham, Moody, Hollar, Green, 400 Medley Relay; Dirks-Ham, Moody, Hollar, Green, 200 Medley Relay; Dirks-Ham, 100 Fly; Dirks-Ham, 100 back; Fulton, 1-Meter Diving; Dirks-Ham, 200 back; Moody, 200 breast; Willoughby, Dirks-Ham, Green, Wellman, 400 free relay.

2011 Missouri Valley Championships: Missouri State 944, Illinois State 735, Southern Illinois 616, Evansville 476.5, UNI 372.5.

MSU Champions: Green, Stauffer, Engelbrecht, Ahlin, 200 free relay; Willoughby, 200 IM; Green 50 free; Ahlin, Sander, Dirks-Ham, Willougby, 400 medley relay; Dirks-Ham, Sander, Stauffer, Green, 200 medley relay; Green, 200 free; Ahlin, 100 back; Ahlin, Drakopoulou, Molden, Green, 800 free relay; Ahlin, 200 back; Green, 100 free; Ahlin, Stauffer, Green, Dirks-Ham, 400 free relay.



Event/Record Record Holder Time/Score Event (Date)50-Yard Freestyle MSU Record ...............................Amber Green ............................................... 22.54 ........................................................2011 MVC Championships (2/17/2011) HSC Pool Record .......................Lisa Nathanson, Missouri ........................... 23.52 ..............................................................................vs. Missouri (11/10/2011) MVC Record ..............................Amber Green, MSU .................................... 22.54 ........................................................2011 MVC Championships (2/17/2011)

100-Yard Freestyle MSU Record ...............................Amber Green ............................................... 49.52 ........................................................2011 MVC Championships (2/19/2011) HSC Pool Record .......................Amber Green ............................................... 51.28 .........................................................................vs. Truman State (1/15/2011) MVC Record ..............................Amber Green, MSU .................................... 49.52 ........................................................2011 MVC Championships (2/19/2011)

200-Yard Freestyle MSU Record ...............................Amber Green ............................................... 1:48.92 .....................................................2011 MVC Championships (2/18/2011) HSC Pool Record .......................Brigette Selbert, Missouri ........................... 1:51.34 ...........................................................................vs. Missouri (11/10/2011) MVC Record ..............................Amber Green, MSU .................................... 1:48.92 .....................................................2011 MVC Championships (2/18/2011)

500-Yard Freestyle MSU Record ...............................Dimitra Drakopoulou .................................. 4:55.37 .....................................................2010 MVC Championships (2/11/2010) HSC Pool Record .......................Ashley Paterson, Missouri .......................... 4:58.16 ...........................................................................vs. Missouri (11/10/2011) MVC Record ..............................Kirsten Groome, Southern Illinois .............. 4:44.10 .....................................................2010 MVC Championships (2/11/2010)

1000-Yard Freestyle MSU Record ...............................Dimitra Drakopoulou .................................. 10:08.46 ...................................................2010 MVC Championships (2/13/2010) HSC Pool Record .......................Kate Wheeler, Nebraska.............................. 10:07.95 ........................................................................vs. Nebraska (10/22/2004) MVC Record ..............................Kirsten Groome, Southern Illinois .............. 9:50.55 .....................................................2010 MVC Championships (2/13/2010)

1650-Yard Freestyle MSU Record ...............................Dimitra Drakopoulou .................................. 16:47.16 ...................................................2010 MVC Championships (2/13/2010) HSC Pool Record .......................Diana Betsworth, Truman State .................. 17:35.45 ......................................................................vs. Truman State (2/2/2002) MVC Record ..............................Kirsten Groome, Southern Illinois .............. 16:15.49 ...................................................2010 MVC Championships (2/13/2010)

100-Yard Backstroke MSU Record ...............................Jordan Hawkins ........................................... 54.58 ....................................................... 2009 MVC Championships (2/13/2009) HSC Pool Record .......................Shara Stafford, Missouri ............................. 54.87 ..............................................................................vs. Missouri (11/10/2011) MVC Record ..............................Jordan Hawkins, MSU ................................ 54.58 ........................................................2009 MVC Championships (2/13/2009)

200-Yard Backstroke MSU Record ...............................Jordan Hawkins ........................................... 1:58.71 .....................................................2009 MVC Championships (2/14/2009) HSC Pool Record .......................Dominique Bouchard, Missouri .................. 1:58.69 ...........................................................................vs. Missouri (11/10/2011) MVC Record ..............................Jordan Hawkins, MSU ................................ 1:58.71 .....................................................2009 MVC Championships (2/14/2009)

100-Yard Breaststroke MSU Record ...............................Renata Sander ............................................. 1:03.05 ..................................................UIW Christmas Invitational (12/18/2011) HSC Pool Record .......................Emy DiBenigno, Missouri .......................... 1:02.43 ...........................................................................vs. Missouri (11/10/2011) MVC Record ..............................Julie Ju, Southern Illinois ............................ 1:02.34 .....................................................2008 MVC Championships (2/15/2008)

200-Yard Breaststroke MSU Record ...............................Melissa Oishi .............................................. 2:16.29 ................................................................... TYR Invitational (11/20/2011) HSC Pool Record .......................Rachel Ripley, Missouri .............................. 2:15.50 ...........................................................................vs. Missouri (11/10/2011) MVC Record ..............................Julie Ju, Southern Illinois ............................ 2:15.99 .....................................................2008 MVC Championships (2/16/2008)

100-Yard Butterfly MSU Record ...............................Chelsea Dirks-Ham ..................................... 55.34 ........................................................2009 MVC Championships (2/13/2009) HSC Pool Record .......................Tasha Truscott, Missouri ............................. 56.05 ..............................................................................vs. Missouri (11/10/2011) MVC Record ..............................Chelsea Dirks-zcHam ................................. 55.34 ........................................................2009 MVC Championships (2/13/2009)

200-Yard Butterfly MSU Record ...............................Roni Balzam................................................ 2:03.12 ..................................................UIW Christmas Invitational (12/19/2011) HSC Pool Record .......................Roni Balzam, MSU ..................................... 2:04.59 ...........................................................................vs. Missouri (11/10/2011) MVC Record ..............................Sarah Rendek, Illinois State ........................ 2:03.38 .....................................................2011 MVC Championships (2/19/2011)

200-Yard Individual Medley MSU Record ...............................Brianna Willoughby .................................... 2:04.51 .....................................................2011 MVC Championships (2/17/2011) HSC Pool Record .......................Katia Alyabyeva, Missouri.......................... 2:07.09 ...........................................................................vs. Missouri (11/10/2011) MVC Record ..............................Brianna Willoughby, MSU.......................... 2:04.51 .....................................................2011 MVC Championships (2/17/2011)

400-Yard Individual Medley MSU Record ...............................Brianna Willoughby .................................... 4:26.20 .....................................................2011 MVC Championships (2/18/2011) HSC Pool Record .......................Dani Spradlin, Missouri .............................. 4:26.19 ...........................................................................vs. Missouri (11/10/2011) MVC Record ..............................Kirsten Groome, Southern Illinois .............. 4:19.84 .....................................................2010 MVC Championships (2/12/2010)

1-Meter Diving MSU Record ...............................Stacey Arkovich .......................................... 298.35 .................................................................................. vs. TCU (11/20/2005) HSC Pool Record .......................Yulia Pakhalina, Houston ............................ 319.15 ...............................................................................vs. Houston (11/3/2001) MVC Record ..............................Christina Curtaneanu, Southern Illinois ...... 270.78 ........................................................2007 MVC Championships (2/9/2007)

3-Meter Diving MSU Record ...............................Stacey Arkovich .......................................... 326.15 .................................................................................vs. Webster (2/4/2006) HSC Pool Record .......................Yulia Pakhalina, Houston ............................ 353.20 ...............................................................................vs. Houston (11/3/2001) MVC Record ..............................Christina Curtaneanu, Southern Illinois ...... 327.48 ......................................................2007 MVC Championships (2/10/2007)

Missouri State Women’s Individual Records



Event/Record Record Holders Time Event (Date)200-Yard Freestyle Relay MSU Record ...............................Amber Green, Ali Stauffer .......................... 1:33.11 .....................................................2011 MVC Championships (2/17/2011) ....................................................Janke Engelbrecht, Anna Ahlin ..................................................................................................................................................... HSC Pool Record .......................Southern Illinois ........................................ 1:36.28 .............................................................. vs. Southern Illinois (10/20/2006) ....................................................Ju, Mattson, Quarry, Madeira ....................................................................................................................................................... MVC Record ..............................Missouri State ............................................ 1:33.11 .....................................................2011 MVC Championships (2/17/2011) ....................................................Amber Green, Ali Stauffer, ........................................................................................................................................................... ....................................................Janke Engelbrecht, Anna Ahlin .....................................................................................................................................................

400-Yard Freestyle Relay MSU Record ...............................Brianna Willoughby, Amber Green,............ 3:25.43 .....................................................2010 MVC Championships (2/13/2010) ....................................................Chelsea Dirks-Ham, Matana Wellman .......................................................................................................................................... HSC Pool Record .......................Missouri ..................................................... 3:26.91 ...........................................................................vs. Missouri (11/10/2011) ....................................................Rovig, Nathanson, Schaefer, Selbert ............................................................................................................................................ MVC Record ..............................Southern Illinois ........................................ 3:24.04 .....................................................2009 MVC Championships (2/14/2009) ....................................................Mattsson, Gasparovich, Duerringer, Madeira ...............................................................................................................................

800-Yard Freestyle Relay MSU Record ...............................Anna Ahlin, Dimitra Drakopoulou, ............ 7:30.37 .....................................................2011 MVC Championships (2/18/2011) ....................................................Hannah Molden, Amber Green ..................................................................................................................................................... HSC Pool Record .......................Missouri State ............................................ 7:51.40 ................................................................................vs. Webster (2/4/2006) ....................................................Ericka Norgren, Marcy O’Neil, .................................................................................................................................................... ....................................................Liz Geisler, Courtney Phillips ....................................................................................................................................................... MVC Record ..............................Missouri State ............................................ 7:30.37 .....................................................2011 MVC Championships (2/18/2011) ....................................................Anna Ahlin, Dimitra Drakopoulou, .............................................................................................................................................. ....................................................Hannah Molden, Amber Green .....................................................................................................................................................

200-Yard Medley Relay MSU Record ...............................Chelsea Dirks-Ham, Renata Sander, ........... 1:42.52 .....................................................2011 MVC Championships (2/18/2011) ....................................................Ali Stauffer, Amber Green ............................................................................................................................................................ HSC Pool Record .......................Missouri ..................................................... 1:42.31 ...........................................................................vs. Missouri (11/10/2011) ....................................................Stafford, DiBenigno, Truscott, Nathanson .................................................................................................................................... MVC Record ..............................Missouri State ............................................ 1:42.52 .....................................................2011 MVC Championships (2/18/2011) ....................................................Chelsea Dirks-Ham, Renata Sander, ............................................................................................................................................. ....................................................Ali Stauffer, Amber Green ............................................................................................................................................................

400-Yard Medley Relay MSU Record ...............................Jordan Hawkins, Breanna Hollar, ............... 3:44.93 .....................................................2009 MVC Championships (2/12/2009) ....................................................Chelsea Dirks-Ham, Matana Wellman .......................................................................................................................................... HSC Pool Record .......................Missouri ..................................................... 3:51.56 ..................................................................................vs. Drury (1/14/2006) ....................................................Halvorson, Bastien, Schoborg, Hogan .......................................................................................................................................... MVC Record ..............................Missouri State ............................................ 3:44.93 .....................................................2009 MVC Championships (2/12/2009) ....................................................Jordan Hawkins, Breanna Hollar, ................................................................................................................................................. ....................................................Chelsea Dirks-Ham, Matana Wellman ..........................................................................................................................................

Missouri State Women’s Relay Records

Chelsea Dirks-Ham



50-Yard Freestyle1. Amber Green ................................22.54................................................20112. Jordan Hawkins ............................22.87............................................... 20093. Matana Wellman ..........................23.71............................................... 20094. Allison Yates ................................23.81............................................... 20045. Ericka Norgren .............................23.87............................................... 2004

100-Yard Freestyle1. Amber Green ................................49.52................................................20112. Jordan Hawkins ............................50.83............................................... 20093. Ericka Norgren .............................51.80............................................... 20044. Matana Wellman ..........................51.86............................................... 20095. Chauntelle Johnson ......................52.02............................................... 2005

200-Yard Freestyle1. Amber Green ................................1:48.92 ............................................20112. Matana Wellman ..........................1:50.39 ........................................... 20093. Liz Geisler ....................................1:51.65 ........................................... 20054. Hannah Molden ......................... 1:51.67 ......................................2011-125. Ericka Norgren .............................1:52.25 ........................................... 2004

500-Yard Freestyle1. Dimi Drakopoulou ..................... 4:55.37 ........................................... 20102. Liz Geisler ....................................4:56.59 ........................................... 20053. Hilary Morrow ............................4:58.97 ........................................... 20094. Kathrina Voelkel ...........................4:59.66 ............................................20115. Courtney Phillips .........................4:59.73 ........................................... 2003

1000-Yard Freestyle1. Dimi Drakopoulou ..................... 10:08.46 ......................................... 20102. Marta Nogueroles ...................... 10:16.77 ......................................... 20103. Liz Geisler ....................................10:19.53 ......................................... 20064. Suzanne Van Rensburg ............. 10:24.92 ....................................2011-125. Courtney Phillips ..........................10:25.31 ......................................... 2004

1650-Yard Freestyle1. Dimi Drakopoulou ..................... 16:33.35 ......................................... 20112. Kathrina Voelkel ...........................16:46.81 ..........................................20113. Rene Smith ...................................16:59.18 ..........................................20114. Courtney Phillips ..........................17:09.61 ......................................... 20035. Liz Geisler ....................................17:11.15 .......................................... 2005

100-Yard Backstroke1. Jordan Hawkins ............................54.58............................................... 2009 2. Chelsea Dirks-Ham ......................55.87............................................... 20093. Anna Ahlin ................................. 56.03 ..........................................2011-124. Megan Holthoff .......................... 56.54 ..........................................2011-125. Allison Zeller ...............................56.80............................................... 2005

200-Yard Backstroke1. Jordan Hawkins ............................1:58.71 ........................................... 20092. Anna Ahlin ................................. 1:59.94 ......................................2011-123. Chelsea Dirks-Ham ......................2:02.93 ........................................... 20104. Francy Palma ................................2:03.10 ........................................... 20095. Allison Zeller ...............................2:03.35 ........................................... 2007

100-Yard Breaststroke1. Renata Sander ........................... 1:03.05 ......................................2011-122. Melissa Oishi .............................. 1:03.77 ......................................2011-123. Kyla Meuer...................................1:04.58 ........................................... 20074. Fran Moody ..................................1:05.08 ........................................... 2007 5. Brianne McGuirk .........................1:05.34 ........................................... 2003

200-Yard Breaststroke1. Melissa Oishi .............................. 2:16.29 ......................................2011-122. Renata Sander ........................... 2:16.73 ......................................2011-123. Brianne McGuirk .........................2:18.65 ........................................... 20024. Fran Moody ..................................2:19.53 ........................................... 20105. Kyla Meuer...................................2:20.66 ........................................... 2006

100-Yard Butterfly1. Chelsea Dirks-Ham ......................55.34............................................... 20092. Andi Rojas ....................................56.65............................................... 2005 3. Roni Balzam ............................... 56.71 ..........................................2011-124. Breanna Hollar .............................56.87............................................... 2009T5. Ali Stauffer ................................. 57.55 ............................................... 2011T5. Tyler Lisle ....................................57.55............................................... 2003

200-Yard Butterfly1. Roni Balzam ............................... 2:03.12 ......................................2011-122. Chelsea Dirks-Ham ......................2:03.76 ........................................... 2009 T3. Andi Rojas ....................................2:05.11 ............................................ 2006T3. Breanna Hollar .............................2:05.11 ............................................ 20095. Marta Nogueroles ...................... 2:05.67 ........................................... 2010

200-Yard Individual Medley1. Brianna Willoughby .................. 2:04.51 ........................................... 20112. Katie Boarman .............................2:04.93 ........................................... 20053. Andi Rojas ....................................2:05.45 ........................................... 2008 4. Anna Ahlin ................................. 2:05.51 ........................................... 20115. Melissa Oishi .............................. 2:05.75 ......................................2011-12

400-Yard Individual Medley1. Brianna Willoughby .................. 4:26.20 ........................................... 20112. Katie Boarman .............................4:28.65 ........................................... 20043. Roni Balzam ............................... 4:29.07 ......................................2011-124. Hilary Morrow .............................4:30.17 ........................................... 2010 5. Jessica Bennett .............................4:31.13 ........................................... 2009

1-Meter Diving (6)1. Stacey Arkovich ...........................298.35............................................. 20042. Heather Fulton ..............................286.50............................................. 20093. Vanessa Noriega ...........................270.85............................................. 20014. Chelsea Ray ..................................261.98............................................. 20105. Kori Niewald ................................256.35............................................. 2003

1-Meter Diving (11)1. Vanessa Noriega ...........................428.85............................................. 20002. Stacey Arkovich ...........................372.45............................................. 20053. Darci Kraiss ..................................357.90............................................. 20004. Holly Cooper ................................333.90............................................. 20005. Lindsey Tuttle...............................335.10............................................. 2005

3-Meter Diving (6)1. Stacey Arkovich ...........................326.15............................................. 20062. Heather Fulton ..............................314.70............................................. 20103. Vanessa Noriega ...........................297.85............................................. 20024. Chelsea Ray ..................................296.10............................................. 20105. Lindsey Tuttle...............................262.95............................................. 2006

3-Meter Diving (11)1. Vanessa Noriega ...........................565.16............................................. 20002. Darci Kraiss ..................................437.70............................................. 19993. Holly Cooper ................................436.60............................................. 20004. Stacey Arkovich ...........................423.05............................................. 20055. Kori Niewald ................................393.20............................................. 2002

Bold indicates current Bears’ swimmers.Athletes may be listed only once per event on the MSU all-time top five. Therefore, only an athlete’s career best will be listed.

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Name Year(s)Erica Adams ................................................................................. 1999-00-01-02Anna Ahlin .................................................................................................. 2011Lindsay Andreas.................................................................................2005-06-07Elisa Arkovich .............................................................................................. 2002Stacey Arkovich ........................................................................... 2003-04-05-06Nina Bailey ...................................................................................2008-09-10-11Sara Barkley .......................................................................................2007-08-09Meghan Beard .....................................................................................1999-2000Amanda Beasley .....................................................................................2001-02Jessica Bennett ........................................................................................2007-08Katie Bray .................................................................................................... 1999Katie Boarman ............................................................................. 2002-03-04-05Keely Bontrager .................................................................................2002-03-04Kristen Boren .....................................................................................2005-06-07Rebecca Bowles ........................................................................... 2001-02-04-05Jordynn Brown ............................................................................................. 2010Katie Brown ...........................................................................................2010-11Kathleen Bryan .......................................................................................2000-01Brynne Buell .....................................................................................2009-10-11Jennifer Burchard ......................................................................... 2003-04-05-07Kelsey Burgin ...............................................................................................2011Katie Burris .................................................................................................. 1999Jamie Byrnes ......................................................................................2001-02-03Emily Campbell ........................................................................... 2000-01-02-03Leigh Carlson .....................................................................................2001-02-03Liz Chollet ..............................................................................................2009-10Audrey Clark ................................................................................ 2002-03-04-05Jessica Connick ............................................................................................ 2005Lindsey Conway ......................................................................................... 2011Holly Cooper ................................................................................ 1999-00-01-02Amy Crowder............................................................................... 2005-06-07-08Alex Davies .............................................................................................2007-08Elizabeth D’Agostino................................................................................... 2005Chelsea Dirks-Ham .......................................................................2008-09-10-11Kathy Downing ..................................................................................1999-00-01Dimitra Drakopoulou ......................................................................2009-10-11Jessica Dumont ............................................................................ 1999-00-01-02Janke Engelbrecht ..................................................................................... 2011Abby Ertl ...................................................................................................... 2004Jill Eveker .................................................................................................... 2005Ashley Fischer ...................................................................................2003-04-05Keisha Foster ............................................................................................... 2005Cydney Francis ............................................................................ 1999-00-01-02Kara Fryman .................................................................................2008-09-10-11Jourdan Fuhrmann ....................................................................................... 2003Heather Fulton ........................................................................................2009-10Amanda Geisler ........................................................................... 2000-01-02-03Amber Green ...........................................................................................2010-11Kristen Grott .................................................................................2008-09-10-11Liz Geisler .................................................................................... 2003-04-05-06Andrea Gerbrand .......................................................................... 2006-07-08-09Melissa Glazebrook ...........................................................................2000-01-03Kathryn Gleich ............................................................................. 2006-07-08-09Sara Griffith ................................................................................. 2007-08-09-10Noelle Gustafson 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...................................................................................... 2005Katie Kavanagh .......................................................................................2004-05Brandalan Keiser .................................................................................1999-2000Erin Kessler .............................................................................................2004-05Kelly Kiefer ................................................................................................. 2001Danielle Koch ....................................................................................2001-02-03Paige Koebbe .............................................................................................. 2011Katie Lindeman ................................................................................2009-10-11Tyler Lisle .................................................................................... 2001-02-03-04Nicholette Lockwood ................................................................................... 2000Stacey MacDonald ....................................................................... 2007-08-09-10Brianne McGuirk ......................................................................... 2000-01-02-03Logan McGee............................................................................................... 2007Kyla Meuer .................................................................................. 2004-05-06-07Hannah Molden .......................................................................................... 2011Fran Moody .................................................................................. 2007-08-09-10Heather Moriarity....................................................................................2004-05

Hilary Morrow ............................................................................. 2007-08-09-10Deanna Moscariello ................................................................................2000-01Kori Niewald ................................................................................................ 2003Marta Nogueroles ..................................................................................2010-11Ericka Norgren ............................................................................. 2003-04-05-06Vanessa Noriega .................................................................................2000-01-02Melissa Oishi ............................................................................................... 2011Emily Olson ............................................................................................2000-01Debb O’Neal ................................................................................ 2004-05-06-07Marcy O’Neil ............................................................................... 2003-04-05-06Francy Palma .....................................................................................2007-08-09Brooke Paulson ..................................................................................2005-07-08Lindsey Perry ............................................................................................... 2005Laura Peterson .................................................................................2009-10-11Courtney Phillips ......................................................................... 2003-04-05-06Lindsey Probizanski ...........................................................................2003-04-05Kristen Ray .............................................................................................2004-05Chelsea Ray ................................................................................. 2007-08-09-10Sharon Richardson ....................................................................................... 1999Andi Rojas ................................................................................... 2005-06-07-08Sierra Ross ....................................................................................2008-09-10-11Andrea Rowe .....................................................................................2008-09-10Dominie Sabatino...............................................................................2001-02-03Renata Sander ............................................................................................ 2011Jeanette Sandlin ........................................................................... 1999-00-01-02Courtney Scanlon ...............................................................................2001-02-03Kara Schafersman ...............................................................................1999-2000Erin Seibel .................................................................................................... 2001Emily Seward .....................................................................................2001-02-03Angela Shupe ..........................................................................................2000-01Rene Smith ....................................................................................2008-09-10-11Ali Stauffer........................................................................................2009-10-11Kaylee Steffen ........................................................................................2010-11Amanda Steinmuller .................................................................................... 1999Brittany Stewart ........................................................................................... 2005Courtney Thalhammer .......................................................................2004-05-06Rachel Thomas ............................................................................. 1999-00-01-02Amanda Turney ............................................................................ 2000-01-02-03Lindsey Tuttle .............................................................................. 2003-04-05-06Torrie Villasenor .....................................................................................2007-08Indira Villarroel .......................................................................................2007-08Katharina Voelkel ..........................................................................2008-09-10-11Matana Wellman .......................................................................... 2007-08-09-10Brianna Willoughby .........................................................................2009-10-11Brittany Winter .....................................................................................2010-11

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TRADITIONTRADITION

For the first time in school history, Missouri State brought home the MVC’s player, coach and scholar-athlete of the year awards last spring. Kyle Weems (left) was named Larry Bird MVC Player of the Year, while Cuonzo Martin picked up MVC Coach of the Year laurels and Will Creekmore earned Prairie Farms MVC Scholar-Athlete of the Year recognition.

Going to the Big DanceSince moving to NCAA Division I in 1982-83, MSU teams have made 49 NCAA championship appearances. In addition, numerous individuals have represented the University at NCAA championship events. MSU Division I team appearances:

Women’s Basketball (13)1991 ▪ 1992 (Final Four)1993 (Sweet 16) ▪ 19941995 ▪ 1996 ▪ 1998 ▪ 1999 2000 ▪ 2001 (Final Four)2003 ▪ 2004 ▪ 2006

Volleyball (9)1982 ▪ 1990 ▪ 1993 ▪ 20032005 ▪ 2006 ▪ 2007 ▪ 2008 2010

Baseball (7)1987 ▪ 1995 ▪ 1996 ▪ 1997 1999 ▪ 2002 ▪ 2003 (CWS)

Men’s Basketball (6)1987 ▪ 1988 ▪ 1989 1990 ▪ 1992 ▪ 1999 (Sweet 16)

Softball (6)1983 ▪ 1996 ▪ 1997 ▪ 19982006 ▪ 2011

Men’s Soccer (3) 1997 ▪ 1999 ▪ 2009

Football (2)1989 ▪ 1990

Women’s Golf (1)2001

Men’s Golf (1)1993

Women’s Soccer (1)2000

The 2010 Bears claimed the title in the CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament. The Bears defeated Middle Tennessee, Louisiana Tech, Creighton and Pacific on the road to the championship in the 16-team postseason tournament. In just its second year of existence, 12 teams in the 2010 CIT field had 20-win seasons, including the Bears who finished 24-12.

The 2010-11 Missouri State Bears captured the men’s basketball program’s first Missouri Valley Conference regular-season title, finishing with a 15-3 league mark and a 26-9 overall record after advancing to the second round of the National Invitation Tournament. The previous season, the Bears swept the CollegiateInsider.com Tournament field for the eighth national tournament title in MSU history.

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The 2003 Baseball Bears shocked Nebraska and Ohio State in NCAA regional play to advance to the College World Series for the first time as a Division I program. Led by future Major Leaguers Shaun Marcum and Brad Ziegler, the Bears captured the MVC regular-season crown and finished the campaign with a 40-26 overall record.

Jackie Stiles set the NCAA record for career points (3,393) as well as the single-season scoring (1,062) record as a senior at Missouri State. Stiles garnered the Honda Awards Program Broderick Cup and was the Wade Trophy recipient as the nation’s top women’s college basketball player in 2001, when she led MSU to its second Final Four in nine years.

National Championships Eight Missouri State teams have been crowned national champions at all levels of competition during the first 105 years of intercollegiate athletics at MSU. The 2009-10 men’s basketball team became the most recent to claim a postseason national title, winning the CollegeInsider.com Tournament (CIT). MSU national championship teams include:

▪2010 Men’s Basketball CollegeInsider.com Tournament (CIT)

▪2005 Women’s Basketball National Invitational Tournament (WNIT)

▪1979 Women’s Field Hockey AIAW Division II

▪1974 Softball AIAW Division I

▪1974 Men’s Cross Country NCAA Division II

▪1963 Men’s Golf NCAA Division II

▪1953 Men’s Basketball NAIA National Tournament

▪1952 Men’s Basketball NAIA National Tournament

MSU Athletics Highlights▪Powered by regular-season Missouri

Valley Conference championships in men’s basketball and women’s swimming and diving, Missouri State finished second in the 2010-11 MVC All-Sports Trophy standings, marking the Bears’ best finish in five years

▪Head softball coach Holly Hesse notched the seventh 30-win season of her coaching career in 2011, as the Bears won the State Farm Missouri Valley Conference Softball Championship and posted the program’s first NCAA Tournament victory in 13 years with a 4-2 win over Iona at the Norman (Okla.) Regional

Jack Steck has guided MSU’s men’s and women’s swimming and diving programs to 19 team conference titles in his 28 years as head coach, including the last four Missouri Valley Conference women’s

Under the guidance of 16th-year head coach Melissa Stokes, the Missouri State volleyball team has continued a tradition of excellence that has made the Bears one of the winningest programs in all of Division I. The Bears have appeared in five of the last six NCAA Tournaments, claiming MVC Tournament titles in 2005 and 2008 (above).

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uuMike Robinson (top right) was an NABC All-America selection in each of his two years as a Bear (1978-80). The 1952-53 Bears (top left) captured Missouri State’s second NAIA national crown in-a-row. Bob Vanatta’s (meddle left) brief tenure as head coach of the Bears netted MSU’s only two national championships. Missouri State’s second-leading scorer and career rebound leader, Curtis Perry (middle right) went on to a successful eight-year NBA career. Posting NCAA Tournament wins over Wisconsin and Tennessee, the 1998-99 Bears (bottom) record MSU’s first Sweet Sixteen appearance.

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The 2010-11 season marked the 102nd anniversary of the birth of Missouri State Bears

basketball. In that span the Bears became the sports cornerstone of basketball-crazy southwest Missouri, sustaining success at every level of competition.

Team SuccessNAIA National Champions (1952 and 1953)

NCAA Division II National Runner-up (1959, 1967, 1969 and 1974)

6 NCAA Division I Tournament appearances (1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1992 and 1999)

1999 NCAA Sweet Sixteen

2010 CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament Champions

9 NIT appearances(1986, 1991, 1993, 1997, 2000, 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2011)

25 conference championships, including 2010-11 MVC Championship.

27th-all-time winningest program in NCAA Division I history

20-win seasons on 28 occasions

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uuJerry Anderson (top left) is one of three Bears to have his number (43) retired after earning NAIA national tournament MVP honors in 1952 and 1953. Winston Garland (middle left) led the Bears to their first two Division I postseason appearances, earning All-America honors in 1987, while Kyle Weems (middle right) was named Larry Bird MVC Player of the Year in 2010-11 after guiding the Bears to their first Valley regular-season championship. Andrew McDonald (bottom) addresses one of the Missouri State squads that helped him amass a school-record 301 victories in 23 seasons as head coach.Charlie Spoonhour (right) piloted Missouri State’s transition to Division I status, lending his name (above right) to MSU’s home court and ultimately coaching the Bears to five conference championships and NCAA Tournament appearances.

Individual Success24 All-America honorees

4 CoSIDA Academic All-America selections

73 first-team all-conference selections

7 conference player of the year honorees

Four conference coach of the year honorees, including three-time MCC Coach of the Year and MVC Hall of Famer Charlie Spoonhour

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JQH ARENAJQH ARENAWith a $30 million gift from Mis-

souri State alumnus and Spring-field, Mo.-based hotel developer

John Q Hammons, the long-time dream of a new home for the Missouri State Bears and Lady Bears and an iconic tribute to MSU intercollegiate athletics has become a reality. JQH Arena features a seating capacity of 11,000 - including 50 courtside seats - the Grand Entrance, 24 suites, PRIME Overtime Club and other amenities. The design also includes shell space for home locker rooms, offices and a training room, which can be completed at a later date. For now, the cur-rent Hammons Student Center facilities will be used for these functions, with a connect-ing corridor to JQH Arena. JQH Arena has already had a profound im-pact on the Bears’ and Lady Bears’ recruiting efforts, putting the MSU basketball facilities on par with the top Division I schools in the country. The arena is a premier basketball facility that will continue to give Missouri State an overwhelm-ing home-court advantage, making the Bears’ and Lady Bears’ games the place to be in Springfield.

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PRIME Overtime ClubThe 4,500-square-foot club, located at the east end of the arena, has an elevated view of the court and access to private loge seating from the club itself. Flat-screen televisions surround the room to provide optimal sound and instant-replay coverage, making PRIME Overtime the place to be for pre-game activi-ties and the post-game radio shows. Other features include the sale of refreshments and food, as well as space for a pre-game buffet meal.

Suites and Loge SeatingJust 18 rows above the floor with seating for 16 spectators, each of JQH’s 24 private suites have been reserved. Loge seating, sometimes called a super suite, is located at the east end of JQH Arena, just below the Prime Overtime Club. These seats provide optimal vantage points for concerts and afford all the ameni-ties of a suite without the walls. Padded leather chairs and a buffet countertop are all part of the loge experience.

Courtside SeatsLocated along the main arena’s north sideline, JQH’s 50 courtside seats put the spectator right in the middle of the action on the court.

MSU Hall of Fame and Legacy of CompetitionLocated on the Price Cutter Concourse, the Missouri State University Athletics Hall of Fame and Legacy of Competition honors teams and student-athletes whose contribu-tions to MSU have helped distinguish the University’s athletics program as one of the best in the nation.

Grand EntranceOn the southeast corner of the arena near the corner of John Q. Hammons Parkway and Monroe Street, the Grand Entrance to JQH is the site of an enlarged ticket office, guest services office, and the BearWear Team Store.

BearWear Team StoreOperated by the MSU Bookstore, the official team store of the Bears and Lady Bears is located on the Price Cutter Concourse, just inside the Grand Entrance. Hours of opera-tion are posted at the entrance.

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FACILITIESFACILITIESTurner Family Practice Court Just before construction began in December of 2006 on JQH Arena, the Missouri State men’s and women’s basketball programs received a head start on their facility upgrades with the completion of a new practice area in the east gym of Hammons Student Center, the Turner Family Practice Court. Turner Court has long been on the wish list of the MSU coaching staffs to ease the tight practice schedule for the two basketball teams and MSU volley-ball in the main arena of HSC. The east gym underwent extensive renovations, including the installation of new light-ing, wall covering and side goals, as well as the addition of the hardwood floor that was in use in HSC’s main arena from 1985 until February of 2006.

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JQH Arena has been the home of the Missouri State Bears basketball teams since its official opening in November 2008. The world-class arena seats more than 11,000 and has a state-of-the-art video scoreboard. Hotel developer John Q. Hammons made JQH Arena possible with a donation of $30 million.

John Q. Hammons Student Center is the home of the MSU volleyball and swimming teams, which has a main arena capacity of 4,646 permanent reserved seats.

Turner Family Practice Court, located in the east gym of Hammons Student Center, provides the Missouri State men’s and women’s basketball programs expanded options for practice schedules. The hardwood floor brings with it plenty of history, as it was in use in HSC’s main arena from 1985 until February of 2006.

Plaster Strength Center is one of the largest of its kind in the Missouri Valley Conference. Strength coach Terry Sauerbry and his staff supervise the free weight based facility.

The Robert W. Plaster Sports Complex is the home of Missouri State football, track and field, soccer and field hockey teams. The 16,300-seat complex includes a synthetic grass football field and an eight-lane synthetic all-weather track surface. Its jumbotron scoreboard adds to any athletics experience with replays, graphics and live statistics. The complex also includes indoor amenities such as racquetball courts, locker rooms, five classrooms and a fitness center.

Bears Golf Facilities include many of the area’s premier courses, including Hickory Hills Country Club, Highland Springs Country Club, Millwood Golf and Racquet Club, Rivercut Golf Course (pictured above), Twin Oaks Country Club and Branson Creek Golf Club.

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Hammons Field is located just blocks from the Missouri State campus. The 8,000 seat, natural grass stadium includes 28 luxury suites, five party decks, six food and beverage outlets, a souvenir shop and a club lounge. Financed by MSU alumnus John Q. Hammons, the facility is home to the Missouri State Bears and the Double-A Springfield Cardinals.

Killian Softball Stadium opened in March 2009 as the new home to the Missouri State softball team. Operated by the Springfield-Greene County Park Board, the East Springfield venue offers seating for up to 1,200 spectators and served as host to the 2011 MVC Softball Championship this past May.

The Missouri State Cross Country Facility was unveiled as the new home course for MSU at Springfield Underground in 2007. The MSU Cross Country Facility hosted the 2008 MVC Championship, as well as the 2009 NCAA Midwest Regional Championship.

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SPORTS MEDICINESPORTS MEDICINE

The Missouri State Athletic Medical and Rehabilitation Services staff has more than 90 years combined experience in athletic training. Included are director Jim Penkalski; Robin Meeks, assistant director; and athletic trainers Shannon Derricks, Tyler Landgraf, Amy Luke and Steve Sawchak. All are certified by the National Athletic Trainer’s Association and licensed by the Missouri State Board of Healing Arts. Three intern athletic trainers join the full-time staff, along with a host of athletic training students who work with student-athletes under the supervision of staff members. Another essential asset to MSU student-athletes is the involvement of physicians and medical personnel from the community and Missouri State’s Taylor Health and Wellness Center. Brian Mahaffey, Richard Seagrave and Victor Wilson serve as team physicians, attending to the medical needs of over 350 Missouri State student-athletes.

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Strength and Conditioning

Physical development of more than 350 student-athletes to increase athletic performance, decrease the chance or severity of injury and enhance sport-specific athletics development are the goals of Missouri State Strength and Conditioning. Head strength coach Terry Sauerbry supervises the 7,200-square-foot Plaster Strength Center that is utilized by all 16 sports. Sauerbry and his staff guide the student-athletes through programs designed to improve individual skills and overall team performance. The programs integrate all phases of development, including free weights, multi-joint exercises, plyometrics, conditioning, flexibility, speed and nutrition.

The strength and conditioning staff works with coaches and Athletic Medical and Rehabilitation Services to develop programs suited for each sport and its student-athletes. Areas of concern in each participant are identified and a strength program is put in place to address all items with the ultimate goal of improving competitive performance.

Located adjacent to the Turner Family Practice Court inside Hammons Student Center, the Jim D. Morris Family Strength and Conditioning Center is the primary strength and conditioning facility of both Missouri State basketball programs. Under the direction of Prevention, Rehabilitation and Physical Performance Coordinator Mitch Hauschildt, the Bears and Lady Bears have access to state-of-the-art training programs and equipment.

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IN THE PROSIN THE PROS

Matt PickensColorado Rapids

Ryan HowardPhiladelphia Phillies▪2005 N.L. Rookie of the Year▪2006 N.L. MVP

Ross DetwilerWashington Nationals

Blake Ahearn▪2007-08 NBA D-League

Rookie of the Year

David ArkinDallas Cowboys▪Fourth-roundselection, 2011

NFL Draft

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Jackie Stiles▪Fourth overall pick, 2001 WNBA Draft▪2001 WNBA Rookie of the Year

Shaun MarcumMilwaukee Brewers

Clay HarborPhiladelphia Eagles▪Fourth-roundselection, 2010

NFL Draft

Bill Mueller ▪2003 A.L. Batting Champion

Former Bears in Major Sport Leagues

NFL▪Steve Ache ▪David Arkin* (Dallas Cowboys)▪Bob Dees ▪Clay Harbor* (Philadelphia Eagles)▪Charlie Mitchell▪Tom Mullen ▪Mike Murphy ▪Brad St. Louis▪Jason Whittle

NBA▪Blake Ahearn▪Don Anielak▪Winston Garland ▪Curtis Perry

MLS▪Chris Brunt ▪Matt Caution ▪Justin Douglass ▪Doug Lascody ▪Lance Parker▪Matt Pickens* (Colorado Rapids)▪Alex Riggs* (Columbus Crew)▪Jamal Sutton ▪Burch Wylie

MLB▪Scott Bailes▪Mark Bailey ▪Matt Cepicky ▪Ross Detwiler* (Washington Nationals)▪Bart Evans ▪Jeff Gray* (Seattle Mariners)▪Jason Hart ▪Ryan Howard* (Philadelphia Phillies)▪Shaun Marcum* (Milwaukee Brewers)▪Bill Mueller ▪Matt Palmer* (Los Angeles Angels)▪John Rheinecker ▪Brett Sinkbeil▪Brad Ziegler* (Arizona Diamondbacks)

*includes players active on major league rosters (current team)

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IN THE SPOTLIGHTIN THE SPOTLIGHT

Missouri State is covered by a wide variety of media in Springfield and the

surrounding area. Missouri State athletes are routinely featured on all four local television networks, as well as on the pages of local publications the Springfield News-Leader, 417 Magazine and Big O Sports.

Now in its third decade broadcasting Missouri State Athletics, Springfield-based Meyer Communications will once again carry the Bears and Lady Bears on its radio airwaves in 2011-12. All MSU football and men’s and women’s basketball games, home and away, will be carried live on Meyer’s network of stations. Flagship station, KTXR (101.3 FM), serves as the primary home for MSU athletics, with “The Jock” 98.7 FM, and KBFL 99.9 FM/1060 AM also providing platforms for the Bears and Lady Bears in the event of programming conflicts. Meyer also broadcasts select Bears’ volleyball, baseball and softball contests, as well as MSU coaches’ shows for football and men’s and women’s basketball. All MSU games carried by Meyer can also be heard online at RadioSpringfield.com.

Bears on the WebThe Missouri State Athletics website provides the latest information on Missouri State Athletics and is maintained by the MSU Athletics Communications office. Follow Bears online at MissouriStateBears.com, where you will find the most recent news, game results, schedules and rosters for all 16 Missouri State varsity athletic programs. The official website of MSU Athletics is hosted by CBSSports.com College Network.

Live stats for select Missouri State athletic events are accessible on the MSU Athletics site. Additionally, streaming video for select contests is available through Bears All-Access, a subscription-based multi-media service, which can be accessed on MissouriStateBears.com.

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Bears on Twitter and FacebookCheck out Missouri State Athletics on Twitter and Facebook. To keep up with the all things Maroon and White, visit Facebook.com/MissouriStBears and Twitter.com/MissouriStBears. For the latest on what’s going on with Bears Basketball, sign up to follow the Bears on Twitter at Twitter.com/MSUBears. Collegiate Licensing CompanyIn May 2009, Missouri State University reached an agreement with Collegiate Licensing Company to manage the University’s trademark licensing program. A division of IMG Worldwide, CLC is the oldest and largest collegiate licensing agency in the U.S., providing full-service capabilities in brand protection, management and development.

Nelligan Sports MarketingIn an effort to maximize its athletics exposure and marketing potential, Missouri State University has entered into a long-term contract with Nelligan Sports Marketing to exclusively represent the University’s corporate sponsorship program. The long-term partnership will focus heavily on intercollegiate athletics initiatives, such as broadcast media rights, marketing and sponsorship programs, but will also benefit the entire University by maximizing business-to-business opportunities and revenue potential. NSM is based in Little Falls, N.J., and represents some of the elite college properties in the country, including such institutions as Brown University, UC Santa Barbara, Colorado State University, Eastern Michigan University, Florida Atlantic University, the University of Louisville, Marquette University, Middle Tennessee State University, Princeton University, Providence College, Rutgers University and West Virginia University. It also represents many athletic organizations, such as the Colonial Athletic Association and its 12-member institutions, Horizon League, Pac-12 Conference, Patriot League, Champs Sports Bowl and Capital One Bowl.

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UNIVERSITYUNIVERSITY

Missouri State University is a public, comprehensive metropolitan system with

a statewide mission in public affairs, whose purpose is to develop educated persons. The University’s identity is distinguished by its public affairs mission, which entails a campus-wide commitment to foster expertise and responsibility in ethical leadership, cultural competence and community engagement.

The academic experience is grounded in a general education curriculum which draws heavily from the liberal arts and sciences. This foundation provides the basis for mastery of disciplinary and professional studies. It also provides essential forums in which students develop the capacity to make well-informed, independent critical judgments about the cultures, values and institutions in society.

The Missouri State University campuses are structured to address the special needs of the urban and rural populations they serve. Missouri State University-Springfield is a selective admissions, graduate level teaching and research institution. Missouri State University-West Plains is a separately accredited open admissions campus primarily serving seven counties in south central Missouri. Missouri State University-Mountain Grove serves Missouri’s fruit industry through operation of the State Fruit Experiment Station. Missouri State Outreach provides anytime, anyplace learning opportunities through telecourses, Internet-based instruction, iTunes U and through its interactive video network.

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Campus OverviewMSU’s Springfield campus includes 38 educational and general buildings and 20 auxiliary enterprise facilities.

AcademicsClasses take place in many buildings on the Springfield campus. A few highlights:

Craig Hall – Home of the College of Arts and Letters, Coger Theatre

Ellis Hall – Home of the Music Department and a 250-seat recital hall

Glass Hall – Home of the College of Business Administration

Hill Hall – Home of the College of Education

Karls Hall – Home of the William H. Darr School of Agriculture

McDonald Hall and Arena – Home of the Health, Physical Education and Recreation Department

Professional Building – Home of the College of Health and Human Services

Siceluff Hall – Home of the English Department and the Modern and Classical Languages Department

Strong Hall – Home of the College of Humanities and Public Affairs

Temple Hall – Home of the College of Natural and Applied Sciences

LibrariesThe Missouri State University Library System is composed of four libraries: the Duane G. Meyer Library, the Music Library and the Greenwood Laboratory School Library (all in Springfield), and the Paul G. Evens Library of Fruit Science (Mountain Grove). The Meyer Library offers more than two million books and printed materials. The library contains more than 944,000 state and federal government documents and is the only United Nations document depository in the state.

Downtown PresenceThe Springfield campus has several buildings located in the city’s historic downtown. They include the Kenneth E. Meyer Alumni Center, the Park Central Office Building, the Jim D. Morris Center for Continuing Education and the Great Southern Building. The University also leases the Levy/Wolf Building on Park Central Square for some offices and outreach programs.

IDEA CommonsThe Innovation, Design, Entrepreneurship and Art Commons is a geographic area in downtown Springfield that includes several Missouri State facilities: Brick City (an Art and Design department building) and the Roy Blunt Jordan Valley Innovation Center (a scientific research center). The IDEA Commons is an urban research park that will also include privately owned residential, retail and entertainment facilities. It creates an environment that generates creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship for the benefit of the Springfield region.

Did you know... Missouri State University is

one of the 13 four-year, public supported institutions of higher education in Missouri.

Located in the state’s third largest city, Missouri State is within a 500-mile radius of nearly 50 percent of the U.S. population.

In addition to the main campus in Springfield, the Missouri State system is comprised of a two-year branch campus in West Plains, a research campus in Mountain Grove and an extended campus that coordinates telecommunication-based delivery of distance education among and by the three campuses.

Nearly 85 percent of the freshman entering Missouri State in Fall 2010 were in the top half of their high school classes.

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STUDENT LIFESTUDENT LIFEMissouri State CampusThe Missouri State campus is located on 225 acres in the heart of Springfield. The campus is compact - students easily walk from one class to the next in just a few minutes. MSU students experience college life at its best, with more than 250 student organizations from which to choose.

Where students are from...In fall 2010, all of Missouri’s 115 counties were represented on Missouri State’s campus. Additionally, students from 47 states, two United States territories and 84 countries were enrolled at MSU.

2010 Freshmen Class - Springfield CampusTotal first-time freshmen enrollment: 2,600 Female: 1,550 (59.6 percent) Male: 1,050 (40.4 percent)

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Residence HallsMore than 4,000 students live in 10 University residence halls and apartment complexes. Missouri State’s nationally recognized residence halls are among the finest in the country.

Missouri State BookstoreServing Missouri State University since 1905, the Missouri State Bookstore provides a full line of textbooks, official apparel, academic supplies, convenience items, study aids and a complete line of computer hardware and software, available at academic prices.

Taylor Health and Wellness CenterLocated on campus adjacent to Plaster Student Union, Taylor Health and Wellness Center consists of a full-time professional staff of board-certified physicians, RNs, LPNs, registered pharmacists and lab and X-ray technicians. All students are eligible for care at the Center.

Robert W. Plaster Student Union The PSU is the hub of the campus community. It has a post office, bank, convenience store, movie theater, bowling alley, study areas and many dining options. PSU is home to many student groups and University organizations.

Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing ArtsThis 2,200-seat, multipurpose performance facility brings to campus touring Broadway musical productions, entertainment performances and an emerging concert artist’s recital series. It is the home of the Springfield Symphony Orchestra.

Maroon MadnessThe largest student group on campus, Maroon Madness, is increasing school spirit and student attendance at athletic events. Students in Maroon Madness enjoy reserved seating in JQH Arena and Plaster Sports Complex.

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ACADEMICSACADEMICS

The University offers more than 150 undergraduate programs and nearly 50 graduate

programs, as well as select certificate and doctorate degrees. Many of these programs are the state’s strongest and largest of their kind.

Participate in Public AffairsMissouri State is proud of its mission in public affairs. The components of the public affairs mission are ethical leadership, cultural competence and community engagement.

Through this mission, students develop understanding of issues that affect the local community, the world at large and the environment. The courses they take challenge them to become informed and active citizens. On top of that, opportunities for volunteering and service-learning put students in real-world situations.

Missouri State holds a Public Affairs Week and Public Affairs Conference each year to further express the components of the mission. Speakers address topics such as citizenship, democracy, diversity, the economy and sustainability.

In addition to helping the Bears to their first-ever Missouri Valley Conference regular-season title in 2010-11, senior forward Will Creekmore become the eight MSU men’s basketball player to be named an Academic All-American by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA).

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Honors CollegeThe Honors College provides a program of enhanced, advanced study and recognition for students of unusually strong academic achievement and motivation. The College exists to provide these students with intellectual opportunities beyond those generally found in traditional programs, including smaller and enriched classes and the option to pursue their own research and creative interests.

The Competitive EdgeMissouri State students gain a competitive edge through the state’s largest internship program. Students have the opportunities to experience cutting-edge research and interact with nationally recognized faculty and private-industry partners, paving the way for graduates to succeed at top graduate and professional schools across the nation.

ACT ScoresThe average ACT score for Missouri State’s incoming freshmen in Fall 2010 was 24.1, higher than the 21.6 average for Missouri high-school graduates.

Student-to-Faculty RatioMissouri State has a total of 699 full-time faculty members on the Springfield campus. The student-to-faculty ratio is approximately 19:1, with nearly 90 percent of full-time faculty members having the most-advanced degree available in their field.

Studying Around the GlobeAbout 200 Missouri State students participate in study-away programs each year. Many programs allow students to immerse themselves in a foreign culture, which helps them learn both inside and outside of the classroom. Missouri State has an International Center that promotes international education and creates more international opportunities for students and faculty. Our students have the opportunity to study almost anywhere.

Did you know...Missouri State is one of only 81 institutions - and the only school in Missouri - to be honored by The Princeton Review in its book, Colleges with a Conscience: 81 Great Schools with Outstanding Community Involvement.

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SPIRITSPIRITSpirit GroupsThe Missouri State Pride Bands, Cheer Squad and Sugar Bears Dance Team provide key elements to the total game-day package. The Missouri State Band program is comprised of 18 different bands, including the 300-member Pride Marching Band, which performs at each Missouri State home football game.

Bear MascotThe Bear has been a part of Missouri State athletics since a joint committee of MSU students and faculty members chose it as mascot during the 1906-07 school year. The committee also picked maroon and white as the official school colors.

Missouri StateAlma Mater

Sing we praises Now to our Alma Mater,

All hail Maroon and White Missouri State, we pledge

devotion May you live ever in truth and

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Missouri StateFight Song

Uphold tradition, our school we hold so dear,

We will be loyal throughout our college years,

Fight for victory while we stand up and cheer,

Let’s hear it for the Bears, B-E-A-R-S-Bears,

M-I-S-S-O-U-R-I-State

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IN THE COMMUNITYIN THE COMMUNITYMissouri State AthleticsCommunity Service Projects

Adopt-A-Family Adopt-A-Street American Cancer Society Relay for Life American Heart Association Big Brothers/Big Sisters of the

Ozarks Boys and Girls Club Champions Committed to Kids Cox Pediatrics Dance Bear-a-Thon benefiting

Children’s Miracle Network Friends of the Library Healing Garden at Cox Hulston

Center Hickory Hills Elementary Sports

Spectacular Day Horace Mann Elementary Read

Across America and Book Exchange

McBride Elementary Food Drive Ozarks Literacy Council Portland Elementary Character

Education Rotary Clubs of Springfield Rockin’

Ribs Shoe Bank benefiting Springfield

Public Schools Weaver Elementary School Just

Read! Program The Kitchen Special Olympics

Missouri State student-athletes are active in a wide variety of community service and outreach programs, including Champions Committed to Kids (top left), Just Read! and Read Across America (above) and The Kitchen (middle left, top right).

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SPRINGFIELDSPRINGFIELD

Missouri State University calls Springfield home. The hub of the Ozarks and the third-

largest city in the state of Missouri, Springfield is known across the region as “The Queen City of the Ozarks.” The Springfield Metropolitan Statistical Area is one of the country’s fastest growing and most scenic regions, covering five counties in southwest Missouri with a total population of 436,712.

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What to do in SpringfieldHere is a sample of the great things going on in Springfield. Almost everything in town is within 20 minutes of the Missouri State campus.

Movie theaters (including a multiplex and an independent cinema both in walking distance from campus)

Hammons Field (home of the Missouri State Bears and the Springfield Cardinals, Double-A affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals)

Missouri Sports Hall of Fame Battlefield Mall Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World

(one of Missouri’s largest tourist attractions)

Dickerson Park Zoo Mediacom Ice Park Springfield Symphony Orchestra Springfield Ballet Springfield Art Museum Springfield Regional Opera Springfield Conservation Nature

Center Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield

Springfield has a strong commitment to the arts. First Friday Art Walk is held downtown every month. Venues display photography, pottery, painting, blown glass and more. The annual Artsfest is held on historic Walnut Street, just a short walk from campus.

The beautiful Ozarks can be experienced in so many ways. Springfield has many parks, each with a different personality. There’s a Japanese stroll garden, bike trails, a dog park and more.

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Nike is the official supplier of

uniforms, shoes and equipment for Missouri State Men’s Basketball

Chronology of Missouri State Athletics1905: School founded as Missouri State Normal School, Fourth District.1908: Normal fields first intercollegiate team with men’s basketball program.1909: Normal adds football and baseball. (baseball discontinued in 1915.)1912: Normal joins with other four-year schools in Missouri in formation of a state-wide

athletic conference, now known as the “old MIAA.”1916: Normal adds men’s outdoor track.1919: School name changed to Southwest Missouri State Teachers College.1924: STC joins in formation of Missouri Intercollegiate Athletic Association.1931: STC adds men’s tennis.1932: STC adds men’s indoor track.1934: STC adds men’s golf.1937: STC joins National Association of Intercollegiate Basketball (changed in 1940 to

National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics).1940: McDonald Arena dedicated as new basketball facility. Football posts perfect 10-0

season.1941: Construction of SMS Stadium (later Briggs Stadium and Plaster Field) as its football

facility.1946: School name changed to Southwest Missouri State College.1952: Men’s basketball takes first of two consecutive NAIA national championships.1956: SMS leaves NAIA; affiliates with National Collegiate Athletic Association when NCAA

adds College Division.1958: SMS adds men’s cross country and women’s tennis.1959: Men’s basketball makes first of four NCAA College Division title-game appearances.1963: SMS adds wrestling (discontinued 1994). Men’s golf claims NCAA College Division

national championship.1964: SMS adds baseball and women’s volleyball.1965: SMS adds men’s swimming.1969: SMS adds women’s sports of basketball, indoor/outdoor track, field hockey, cross

country, softball and gymnastics. (gymnastics discontinued in 1979.); Baseball makes first of four NCAA College Division World Series appearances.

1970: SMS adds women’s golf.1971: SMS joins Association of Intercollegiate Athletics for Women (AIAW) and Missouri

AIAW.1972: School name changed to Southwest Missouri State University.1974: Softball captures AIAW Division I national championship. Men’s cross country wins

NCAA College Division national title.1976: SMS opens Hammons Student Center as primary basketball home.1979: Field hockey claims AIAW Division II national championship.1981: SMS leaves MIAA; joins Mid-Continent Conference for all men’s sports. 1981: SMS adds men’s soccer.1982: SMS joins formation of Association of Mid-Continent Universities for all men’s sports

except football; SMS also joins formation of Gateway Collegiate Athletic Conference for all women’s sports.

1982: SMS begins competition on NCAA Division I level for all men’s and women’s sports (football at FCS level). AIAW dissolves.

1985: Gateway adds football. Mid-Continent dissolves.1986:Men’s basketball makes first Division I postseason appearance with a run to the NIT

quarterfinals.1987:Men’s basketball makes first NCAA Tournament appearance, defeating Clemson in the

first round before falling to Kansas1989: Football ties school record with 10 wins en route to first of two straight NCAA

Division I-AA playoff appearances.1990: SMS leaves AMCU and joins Missouri Valley Conference for seven men’s sports. 1991: Women’s basketball makes first of six consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances.1992: Women’s basketball earns first NCAA Division I Final Four appearance. SMS and

seven other Gateway schools merge women’s sports into MVC. Gateway Football Conference remains separate league.

1996: SMS adds women’s soccer.1998: SMS adds women’s swimming. SMS joins Northern Pacific Field Hockey Conference

(NorPac).1999: Men’s basketball makes first NCAA Divison I Sweet 16 appearance.2001: Women’s basketball makes second NCAA Division I Final Four appearance. Jackie

Stiles become’s Division I all-time scoring leader, named AP Player of the Year, Honda Broderick Cup and Wade Trophy winner in Division I women’s basketball.

2003: Baseball makes first appearance in NCAA Division I College World Series.2004: Baseball team plays its first game at new 9,000-seat facility, Hammons Field2005: SMS name changed to Missouri State University. Field hockey leaves NorPac and

joins Mid-American Conference (MAC). Volleyball begins run of five NCAA Tournament appearances in six seasons.

2006: Volleyball becomes the second NCAA Division I program to reach 1,000-victory milestone. MSU discontinues men’s cross country, men’s indoor and outdoor track and men’s and women’s tennis. Men’s swimming joins Sun Belt Conference.

2008: Gateway Football Conference renamed Missouri Valley Football Conference (MVFC). Men’s basketball dedicates JQH Arena as new home with 62-57 win over Arkansas. Women’s basketball defeats Arkansas State the next night.

2009: Men’s swimming joins the MAC. Softball team unveils new home facility as Killian Softball Stadium is dedicated.

2011: Men’s basketball claims first MVC regular-season title.

CAMPSCAMPS

The 2012 Paul Lusk Basketball Camps provide a variety of basketball learning, skill

development and team building opportunities for young men of all ages. This year’s camps will take place June 11-30 at Missouri State University. For more information, call (417) 836-5250 or visit MissouriStateBears.com.

2012 Paul Lusk Basketball Camp DatesJune 11-14 Individual Day CampJune 15-16 Jr. High/JV/Varsity ShootoutJune 23-24 Elite Camp (call for details)June 30 Father-Son Day Camp

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On June 27, 2011, Clifton M. “Clif” Smart, III was named interim president of the university. Smart had been General Counsel at Missouri State since Dec. 1, 2007.

Over the past three-and-a-half years at Missouri State, Smart had provided legal counsel to the Board, president, faculty, staff and administrators. He also had been involved in many campus-wide initiatives, including leading the university response to the state auditor’s report on Missouri State; serving on the JQH Arena Task Force; developing a comprehensive on-line policy library for the university; and chairing or serving on a variety of searches: vice president for diversity and inclusion, chief financial officer (twice), director of admissions, director of human resources and men’s basketball coach. Smart joined The Strong Law Firm in 1992. He became a shareholder in the firm in 1995 and vice president in 1998. During his 15 years at the firm, Smart’s practice consisted primarily of representing individuals and entities in catastrophic injury, medical malpractice and commercial cases. Smart was selected to the panel of three applicants submitted to the governor for the vacant Missouri Supreme Court positions in 2002 and 2004. In February 2009, he was elected for a five-year term as one of the two lawyer members of the 31st Circuit Judicial Commission. Smart was listed in Best Lawyers in America for 2007-08 in the fields of product liability, personal injury and professional negligence. Prior to joining The Strong Law Firm, Smart worked for two years with the firm of Wright, Lindsey & Jennings in Little Rock, Ark. From 1986-90, he was with the Judge Advocate General’s Corps. in Ft. Knox, Ky. Smart graduated from Fayetteville High School in 1979 where he was valedictorian. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Tulane University in 1983, graduating Summa Cum Laude. In 1986, he graduated with his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Arkansas School of Law, receiving the second highest GPA (3.95) in school history. While in law school, he received the Leflar Scholarship, was an Oxford Scholar and was on the Law Review. Smart and his wife, Gail, have two sons: Murray, a student at Southwest Baptist University in Bolivar, and Jim, an incoming freshman at Hamilton College in New York.

Dr. Frank EinhelligInterim Provost

Ken McClureVice President

for Administrative and Information Services

Missouri State UniversityProvost and Vice Presidents

Dr. Jim BakerVice President

for Research andEconomic Development

Dr. Earle DomanVice President

for Student Affairs and Dean of Students

Brent DunnVice Presidentfor University Advancement

Dr. Ken CoopwoodVice President

for Diversity and Inclusion

University Administrative CouncilClif Smart Interim PresidentDr. Frank Einhellig Interim Provost Dr. Jim Baker V.P. for Research and Economic DevelopmentDr. Drew Bennett Chancellor, Missouri State University-West PlainsDr. Kenneth Coopwood V.P. for Diversity and Inclusion Dr. Earle Doman V.P. for Student Affairs and Dean of StudentsBrent Dunn V.P. for University AdvancementSteve Foucart Interim Chief Financial Officer Penni Groves Interim General Counsel Dr. Tammy Jahnke Dean, College of Natural and Applied Sciences Paul Kincaid Chief of Staff/Asst. to President for Univ. RelationsJohn McAlear Secretary to the Board of GovernorsKen McClure V.P. for Administrative and Information Services June McHaney Director, Internal AuditKyle Moats Director of Athletics

CLIFMissouri State Administration



Missouri State Athletics Administration

Missouri State University’s search for its new director of athletics concluded May 28, 2009, with the introduction of Kyle Moats as

the University’s 10th A.D. Moats came to the University after serving as associate athletics director for national marketing at the University of Louisville since 2005. Moats began his duties at Missouri State in July 2009, replacing Bill Rowe, who retired after spending 27 years as Missouri State’s top athletics administrator and more than a half century at the university as a student, coach and administrator. In a busy first year on the job, Moats wasted little time in laying groundwork for the future of Missouri State Athletics. From day one he emphasized the importance of fostering a strategic vision in the current landscape of intercollegiate athletics by involving all corners of the campus community in developing a long-range plan for the MSU Athletics. Moats played a key role in Missouri State’s new partnership with Nelligan Sports Marketing (NSM), announced in February 2010. The agreement will result in the outsourcing of the departments’ marketing and corporate sales operations while maximizing revenue potential for MSU Athletics. Additionally, Moats was instrumental in MSU’s negotiations for a new multi-year television contract with KY3, Inc. Year two for Moats in Springfield saw Missouri State finish second in the 2010-11 MVC All-Sports Trophy standings--its best finish in five years. Conference titles by men’s basketball, women’s swimming and softball, as well as postseason tournament berths for both MSU basketball programs highighted the Bears’ year. Prior to his arrival in Springfield, Moats spent four years as associate athletics director for national marketing at Louisville. In that capacity, he coordinated the Cardinals’ efforts in national awareness, marketing, branding and group ticket sales. He also worked closely with Nelligan, which manages the exclusive marketing rights for Cardinal Athletics. Moats oversaw the Louisville band and spirit squads as the liaison with student government and student spirit groups. Prior to joining the Louisville staff, Moats served as senior associate athletic director for two years at Marquette University, where he oversaw the Golden Eagles’ Blue and Gold Fund, media relations, ticket operations, special events, licensing, radio, television, marketing and promotions and sponsorships with NSM. He also worked 14 years in the University of Kentucky athletics department, including his last three there as associate athletics director for marketing (2000-02). Moats joined the UK staff as a graduate assistant in the athletics office in 1989, and in 1991 was promoted to coordinator of promotions and special events. He became the Wildcats’ director of marketing, promotions and licensing in 1993 before being named assistant athletics director for marketing in 1996. He served as tournament manager for the 1993 NCAA Golf Championships and the 1996 and 1998 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament events in Lexington. A native of Dixon, Ill., Moats is a 1988 graduate of Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville with a bachelor’s degree in physical education. While at SIUE, Moats was a three-year letterwinner in golf and was a student assistant basketball coach for the Cougars from 1985-1988. He earned a master’s degree in sports management from the University of Kentucky in 2001. Moats and his wife, Leeann, have two children, Kirk and Lauren.

Kyle Moats was introduced as Missouri State University’s 10th director of athletics on May 28, 2009.

KYLE

Moats Resume Summary

Professional BackgroundYears School Position1985-88 SIUE Student-Athlete (Golf) Student Assistant Coach (MBB)1989-91 Kentucky Graduate Assistant1991-93 Kentucky Coordinator of Promotions and Special Events1993-96 Kentucky Director of Marketing, Promotions and Licensing1996-2004 Kentucky Assistant AD for Marketing2004-06 Marquette Senior Associate AD2006-09 Louisville Associate AD for National Marketing2009-present Missouri State Director of Athletics EducationSouthern Illinois University Edwardsville B.S. in Physical Education, 1988University of Kentucky M.S. in Sports Management, 2001

Director of AthleticsThird Year at Missouri State



Casey Comoroski enters her fourth full year as associate director of athletics and her ninth year overall at Missouri State. Comoroski oversees the operations of several of the institution’s 16 men’s and women’s sports programs. In addition, she has oversight of the Bears’ compliance, athletic training and strength and conditioning programs and serves as the primary personnel administrator for intercollegiate athletics. Comoroski joined the MSU staff in March 2003 as assistant director of athletics for compliance, a post in which she served until succeeding Darlene Bailey as associate athletics director in September of 2006. A native of Nanticoke, Pa., Comoroski came to MSU from Coastal Carolina University, where she had been assistant athletics director for compliance since 1998. At Coastal Carolina, Comoroski’s responsibilities included overseeing budgets for some of the school’s 17 sports, working in game operations, supervising the hosting of conference championships and directing summer sports camps. She was honored as the Big South Compliance Director of the Year in 2000. Comoroski graduated from St. Bonaventure University in 1994 and earned a master’s degree from the University of Connecticut in 1996. She served one year as an intern in the Syracuse University athletics compliance office and spent two years in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference compliance section. A four-year starter in women’s basketball at St. Bonaventure, Comoroski was inducted into the school’s athletics hall of fame in February 2007. Additionally, she was inducted into the Luzerne County (Pa.) Sports Hall of Fame in August 2010.

CASEY

Bryan Hicks begins his third year as Missouri State’s associate athletics director for student development. Prior to his arrival in Springfield in August 2009, Hicks spent 12 years at the University of Louisville and five as assistant athletic director for academics, overseeing the academic responsibilities for the Cardinal football team and stadium computer lab. The Huntsville, Ala., native also served on the University’s Commission on Diversity and Racial Equality, the Directors Council for University Wide Advising and coordinated U of L’s Student-Athletes of Color Combining Opportunity and Responsibility for Excellence. A college basketball and baseball standout at Tuskegee University, he received his bachelors degree in marketing from Alabama A&M in 1992 and earned his master’s degree in public administration (MPA) from Portland State in 1996. He had served as a compliance coordinator, associate director for academic services, and an academic advisor prior to taking on his current role at Louisville in 2003. He also has coaching and multicultural admissions experience at Warner Pacific College in Portland, Ore. He and his wife, Kellie, are the parents of three children, Hailey, Sydney and Garrett.

BRYAN

Associate Director of Athletics/SWANinth Year at Missouri State

Associate Director of Athletics for Student Development Third Year at Missouri State

Tiffany Akre will begin her third year on the Missouri State Athletics staff, after joining the department as associate director of athletics for business affairs in September 2009. Akre is a native of Farmington, Mo., and has an extensive background in accounting, payroll, and business affairs for a number of organizations. Most recently, she spent eight years as vice president of finance for McQueary Brothers Drug Company in Springfield. In 2008, she was named senior team leader for McQueary’s finance acquisition team. As the associate athletic director for business administration, Akre is responsible for all phases of the business operation for the athletic department, which includes development and management of the annual budget and the supervision of daily business operations. She also serves as sport administrator for men’s and women’s golf. A 1997 graduate of Missouri State, Akre is also an on-line instructor for the University of Phoenix. She also holds an MBA from Regis University in Denver.

TIFFANY

Associate Director of Athletics for Business AdministrationThird Year at Missouri State

Intercollegiate Athletics CommitteeJames Hutter (Chair), Faculty Athletics Representative

Tiffany Akre, Intercollegiate Athletics Casey Comoroski, Intercollegiate Athletics

Rachelle Darabi, Associate Provost-Student Development & Public AffairsSamuel Dyer, College of Arts and Letters

Benjamin Goss, College of Business AdministrationBryan Hicks, Intercollegiate AthleticsSteven Hinch, College of Education

Heather C. King, Office of Financial AidEmily Matthews, Student-Athlete Advisory Committee

Sarah McCallister, College of Health and Human ServicesKyle Moats, Director of Intercollegiate Athletics

Lorene Stone, College of Humanities and Public AffairsKyle Yates, Intercollegiate Athletics





Kyle Yates begins his fourth year as assistant director of athletics for compliance after joining the Missouri State athletics staff in July 2008. Yates came to MSU after spending three years as assistant director of athletics compliance at TCU. His duties included monitoring the activity of coaches and staff for NCAA rules compliance, as well as the oversight of maintenance on the TCU athletics compliance web site. At Missouri State, Yates is responsible for the organization and overall administration of the MSU athletic department’s NCAA compliance program, including the certification of eligibility and coordination of financial aid for student-athletes. He is also charged with monitoring coaches’ activities relative to rules compliance, and administering educational measures for athletics staff members. A 2004 graduate of Texas A&M, Yates completed his MBA from TCU in 2007.

KYLE

Assistant Director of Athletics for ComplianceFourth Year at Missouri State

One of the newest additions to the Missouri State athletics staff, Daniel Heflin was appointed to the post of director of athletic development in August and will oversee the day-to-day operations of The Bears Fund, the MSU athletic department’s annual fundraising program. The Topeka, Kan., native comes to Missouri State after a two-year stay as a development associate with the Shocker Athletic Scholarship Organization at fellow Missouri Valley Conference member Wichita State. At WSU, Heflin was responsible for the recruitment of new donors and the solicitation of sponsorships, while assisting with the coordination of several department fundraising events. After completing his master’s degree in sport administration from Wichita State this past spring, Heflin completed a brief stint as an account executive with AEG/Sprint Center in Kansas City. Prior to coming to Wichita State, Heflin served as an intern in the athletics development office at the University of Miami (Fla.). A first-team All-Peach Belt Conference and all-region selection in baseball as a student-athlete, Heflin earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration from Georgia College in 2008.

DANIEL

Director of Athletic DevelopmentFirst Year at Missouri State

Missouri State alumnus Rick Kindhart is in his fourth year directing MSU’s athletics communications efforts and his third as assistant director of athletics. In addition to overseeing the day-to-day operations of the department, he is the primary contact for Bears’ football and men’s basketball and serves on the University Marketing Council and the NCAA Self-Study Committee. Kindhart came to Missouri State in July 2008 after serving as assistant executive director for communications for the Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) for a total of 11 years. Kindhart began his stint at MSHSAA in 1996 as communications and publications director and filled that role until 2000, when he accepted the job of statistics coordinator for the NCAA in Indianapolis. He returned to MSHSAA in 2001 and was promoted to assistant executive director on July 1, 2005. Kindhart graduated cum laude from Missouri State University in 1991,and received his master’s degree in 1993 from Southeast Missouri State, where he served as assistant sports information director from 1991-93. From 1993-96, he was sports information director at Delta State University in Cleveland, Miss. He is a member of the College Sports Information Directors of America, Society for American Baseball Research, and the U.S. Basketball Writers Association and is the recipient of numerous regional and national writing and publication awards. He and his wife, Christy, have two children, Matt and Shelby.

RICK

Assistant Director of Athletics for CommunicationsFourth Year at Missouri State

Missouri State University Board of Governors

Gordon Elliott (Chair)Seventh District

Cathy Smith (Vice Chair)Sixth District

Orvin KimbroughFirst District

Stephen B. Hoven Second District

John L. Winston Third District

Beverly MillerFourth District

Stephen BoughFifth District

Peter HofherrEighth District

Elizabeth Bradbury Ninth District

Brandt Shields Student Member



Intercollegiate Athletics Mission StatementApproved by the Board of Governors October 1995, revised November 1999, December 2001, October 2003

Missouri State University (MSU) is committed to an intercollegiate athletics program which complements the mission of the University and operates in accordance with the principles and regulations of the Na-tional Collegiate Athletic Association. As a member of various athletics conferences, MSU is committed to academic and athletics excellence, sound fiscal management practices, enhancement of the physical and educational welfare of student-athletes, equal opportunity, character development, principles of amateurism, as well as the fundamental values of sportsmanship, civility, and the common virtue of good citi-zenship.

The Bears FundThe Bears Fund is the annual fund-raising program for Missouri State intercollegiate athletics that was established in 1981 in conjunction with the move of MSU athletics to NCAA Division I status. The fund’s name stands for “Building Excellence in Athletics through Recruiting and Scholarships,” and its impact on Missouri State Athletics has grown substantially throughout the 30 years of its existence. The 2010-11 drive netted over $2.75 million, marking the 23rd year in a row in which total contributions to The Bears Fund have gone beyond $1 million. The fund is administered by the Missouri State University Foundation with additional input from coaching and administrative staff members in intercollegiate athletics. Contributors of $50 or more during each year are recognized as members at various giving levels in The Bears Fund, and as such, receive benefits within the athletic program, including game program recognition, online athletics newsletter, and parking and postseason ticket considerations. Bears Fund gifts may be earmarked for specific sports or general use and the money is used to enhance MSU athletics, particularly in the areas of scholarships and recruiting. Contributions may be cash, gifts in kind of goods or services, matching gifts from employers, bequests or life income trusts and honorary or memorial gifts. An additional fund-raising event that’s a popular late-summer social event for MSU fans is the Missouri State Auction Benefiting Athletics. Held in August for each of the past 25 years, the auction has generated additional income for athletic uses with an evening of food, fun and entertainment. Individuals and businesses donate goods or services for sale at the auction, and the income derived from that sale goes to intercollegiate athletics. Items available for purchase at the auction since it began in 1987 have included automobiles, a thoroughbred racehorse, country club memberships, advertising packages, travel opportunities including road trips with MSU athletic teams, furs, jewelry, sports memorabilia, and unique items such as the chance to join MSU coaches on the sidelines during varsity contests. Sixteen of the last seventeen auctions have netted more than $100,000 for MSU Athletics, and the 2010 auction raised more than $110,000.

Springfield native Randy Blackwood is entering his 28th year at Missouri State and his seventh as executive director of athletic and entertainment facilities. Blackwood earned his bachelor’s degree in speech and theatre from Missouri State in 1980. He has been involved in public assembly venue management since 1981, serving as the Fine Arts Auditorium Manager at the University of Georgia for four years before returning to his alma mater in 1984. During his tenure at MSU, Blackwood has been involved in the administration of Hammons Student Center and Plaster Sports Complex, including the last nine years as director of the two facilities. On July 1, 2005, he was named executive director of the University’s three top public venues, Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts, Hammons Student Center, and Plaster Sports Complex. In 2008, Blackwood added another on-campus facility to the list of venues he oversees with the opening of JQH Arena. Blackwood is a graduate of Leadership Springfield and a member of the International Association of Assembly Managers (IAAM). He is also a member of the Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau. Blackwood resides in Springfield with his wife, Joyce Owen-Blackwood.

RANDY

Executive Director of Athletic and Entertainment Facilities28th Year at Missouri State

Dr. James Hutter begins his first year as faculty athletics representative and his 23rd overall at Missouri State in 2011. Hutter takes over the role of FAR after serving as vice-chair of MSU’s Intercollegiate Athletics Committee (IAC) in 2010-11. Hutter has been a faculty member for Missouri State’s William H. Darr School of Agriculture since completing his Ph.D. in agriculture education from the University of Minnesota in 1991. He has been recognized by MSU on several occasions with excellence in teaching and service awards and has served on numerous committees during his tenure at MSU, including a stint as chair of the University’s Professional Education Committee. Hutter graduated from Missouri State with a bachelor’s degree in agriculture education in 1984, then earned a master’s degree in education from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 1987. A native of nearby Miller, Mo., Hutter and his wife, Leslie, reside in Republic with their two sets of twins, Tate and Hayes, and Gibbs and Tess.

DR. JAMES

Faculty Athletics Representative23rd Year at Missouri State





Terry Sauerbry enters his sixth year as head strength and conditioning coach for the 16 MSU intercollegiate sports in 2011-12. Sauerbry began his current role at MSU in 2006 after serving in a similar capacity at the University of Rhode Island. He established the Rhode Island athletics strength and conditioning program where none had previously existed. Like MSU, Rhode Island is an NCAA FCS school. Prior to his tenure at Rhode Island, Sauerbry was associate strength coach at Temple University from 1998 to 2005. Previously, he was an assistant strength coach at the University of Maryland from 1997 through 1998. A native of Langhome, Pa., Sauerbry competed as a student-athlete on the football team at Maryland before graduating from the school in 1998 with a degree in kinesiological sciences. He also earned a master’s degree in sports administration from Temple in 2000.

TERRY

Head Strength and Conditioning CoachSixth Year at Missouri State

Missouri State University

Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict nondiscrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, or veteran status in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. In addition, the University does not discriminate on any basis not related to the applicable educational requirements for students or the applicable job requirements for employees. The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Inquiries concerning the grievance procedure, Affirmative Action Plan, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines should be addressed to the Missouri State University Office of Equity and Diversity, 901 South National, Springfield, Missouri 65897.

Keith Boaz enters his sixth year as director of Missouri State’s athletics facilities and his ninth year overall as a member of the MSU athletics staff. Boaz began his work at MSU in a dual role as assistant director of athletics development and marketing and assistant director of Hammons Student Center/Plaster Sports Complex in August 2003. A 2002 graduate of Missouri State, Boaz served as assistant director of operations at Jordan Valley Ice Park before joining the University’s staff. Boaz lives in Springfield with his wife, Bethany, their daughter, Averie, and son, Bradie.

KEITH

Director of JQH Arena/HSC/PSCNinth Year at Missouri State

Jim Penkalski enters his third full year as director of Missouri State Athletic Medical and Rehabilitation Services and his 22nd year overall at MSU. Penkalski took over as head of the MSU athletic training program in March 2009 following the retirement of Ivan Milton. Penkalski oversees a staff of six full-time certified athletic trainers, three intern athletic trainers and a host of student trainers. A Broadview Heights, Ohio, native, Penkalski also fills the role of primary athletic trainer for baseball and has worked with a number of MSU athletic programs throughout his tenure. Penkalski competed in football and wrestling at Brecksville High before completing his undergraduate degree in physical education from Kent State in 1987. He then moved on to Northern Michigan for his graduate studies, completing his master’s degree in 1989. Penkalski and his wife, Missy, have three children, Amanda, Katelyn and Russell.

JIM

Director of Athletic Medical and Rehabilitation Services22nd Year at Missouri State



Randy BlackwoodExecutive Director, Athletics Facilities

Terry AllenHead Coach,

Football

Ben AdamsonAssistant Director,

Athletics Communications

Patrick BaldwinAssistant Coach, Men’s Basketball

Keith BoazDirector,

JQH Arena/HSC/PSC

Tim BohnAssistant Director,


Tiffany AkreAssociate A.D.,

Business Administration

Ron BoyceDirector,

Track & Fieldand Cross Country

Mike ChandlerAssistant Coach,

Football

Susan BrownCoordinator,Spirit Squads

Rob BrewerHead Coach,

Women’s Soccer

Wayne ChambersAssistant Coach,

Football

Rob ChristophelAssistant Coach,

Football

Dave CollinsInterim Head Coach,Swimming & Diving

Marcus BrownAcademic Advisor,

ACIA

Casey ComoroskiAssociate A.D./SWA

Gerald DavisAssistant Coach,

Football

Terri CoulterAdministrative Assistant

Ger CoppingerAssistant Coach,

Men’s Soccer

Bethany CreedAssistant Coach,

Women’s Basketball

Shannon DerricksAssistant Athletic Trainer

Eric DoennigAssistant Director


Sean CoughlinAssistant Coach,

Football

Erika DombkowskiAssistant Coach,

Field Hockey

Drew FitzgeraldAssistant Coach,Women’s Soccer

Paul EvansAssistant Coach,

Baseball

Brenda EspyAdministrative Assistant

Trevyor FisherDirector of Operations,

Men’s Basketball

Sue FrederickAssociate Head Coach,

Softball

Jerise FreemanDirector of Operations,Women’s Basketball

Brenda EssaryAdministrative Assistant

Jeremiah FreyAssistant Strength and

Conditioning Coach

Mitch HauschildtRehabilitation Specialist and Performance Enhancement

Coordinator

Keith GuttinHead Coach,

Baseball

Lois GoldadeAdministrative Assistant

Holly HesseHead Coach,

Softball

Bryan HicksAssociate A.D., Student-

Athlete Development

Becky GrantAdministrative Assistant

Brent HobbsAssistant Coach,

Track & Field

Rick KindhartAssistant A.D.,


Jeni JonesAssociate Head Coach,

Volleyball

Jim HuelskampAssistant Coach,

Swimming & Diving

Kevin KaneHead Coach,Women’s Golf

Tyler LandgrafAssistant Athletic Trainer

Jon LeamyHead Coach,Men’s Soccer

Dr. James HutterFaculty AthleticsRepresentative

Daniel HeflinDirector,

Athletic Development

Amy LukeAssistant Athletic Trainer

Missouri State Athletics Staff




BoomerMascot

Robin MeeksAssistant Director,

Athletic Medical and Rehabili-tation Services

Beth MesserCoordinator of Sales and

Marketing, NSM

Trish MarshAssociate Head Coach,


Paul LuskHead Coach,

Men’s Basketball

Helen McDowellAdministrative Assistant

Dr. Brian MahaffeyTeam Physician

Nyla MillesonHead Coach,


Kyle MoatsDirector of Athletics

Joan NewmanAdministrative Assistant

Laree MooreAssociate Director,

JQH Arena/HSC/PSC

Alick MusukumaHead Coach,Cross Country

Brenda O’ConnellAdministrative Assistant

Taiwo OnatoluAssistant Coach,

Football

Bob MontgomeryAssistant Coach,

Football

Courtney SandersAssistant Coach,

Football

Dan RainesAssistant Director,

ACIA

Jim PenkalskiDirector,

Athletic Medical andRehabilitation Services

Fritz RosenbergAssistant Coach,

Volleyball

Terry SauerbryHead Strength andConditioning Coach

Steve SawchakAssistant Athletic Trainer

Beth PerineAssociate Head Coach,

Softball

Michael SeaboltAssistant Coach,

Men’s Soccer

Shannon StantonAthletics Ticket

Manager

Gabby Gomez SosaHead Coach,Field Hockey

Dr. Richard SeagraveTeam Physician

Neal StaffordHead Coach,Men’s Golf

Cory StarrEquipment Manager

Kyle SmithpetersAssistant Coach,Men’s Basketball

Melissa StokesHead Coach,

Volleyball

D.J. VokolekAssociate Head Coach,

Football

Brent ThomasAssistant Coach,

Baseball

B.J. StotserAssistant Coach,

Football

Josh UdermannAssistant Coach,

Swimming & Diving

Carly StubblefieldAssistant Coach,


Julie WrightAdministrative Assistant

Dr. Victor WilsonTeam Physician

Kyle YatesAssistant A.D.,

Compliance

Steve WoodberryAssistant Coach, Men’s Basketball

Danny WeathermonEquipment Manager



Missouri State University901 South National Avenue, Springfield, Missouri 65897Achievement Center (ACIA)

(FORA -- 836-6829)

Bryan Hicks (Alabama A&M, ’92) Associate A.D. for Student-Athlete DevelopmentDan Raines (Northwestern, ’98) Assistant DirectorMarcus Brown (Indiana, ’09) Academic Advisor Kendra Lewis (Missouri S&T, ’09) Assistant Academic AdvisorRyan Florence (William Jewell, ’10) Graduate AssistantJoan Newman Administrative Assistant

Athletic Medical and Rehabilitation Services(FORA -- 836-5461)

Jim Penkalski (Kent St., ’87) DirectorRobin Meeks (Memphis, ’79) Assistant DirectorShannon Derricks (West Virginia, ’93) Assistant Athletic TrainerTyler Landgraf (Iowa St., ’00) Assistant Athletic TrainerAmy Luke (Missouri St., ’06) Assistant Athletic Trainer Steve Sawchak (Missouri St., ’90) Assistant Athletic TrainerMitch Hauschildt (South Dakota, ’00) Rehabilitation/Performance CoordinatorSuzie Anzalone (Missouri St., ’10) InternAndilynn Beadles (Kansas, ’08) Intern Clay Holman (Oklahoma State ’10) Intern Kristin Paloncy (North Central College, ’03) InternBecky Grant Administrative Assistant

Athletics Communications(HAMC -- 836-5402)

Rick Kindhart (Missouri St., ’91) Assistant A.D. for CommunicationsBen Adamson (Oklahoma St., ’05) Assistant DirectorTim Bohn (Northern Illinois, ’06) Assistant Director-Web and New Media Eric Doennig (Missouri, ’00) Assistant DirectorKevin Kane (UNI, ’84) AssistantAshlee Russell (Missouri Southern, ’10) Graduate AssistantAdam Samson (Kansas, ’10) Graduate Assistant

External Affairs(ALUM -- 836-4143)

Daniel Heflin (Georgia College, ’08) Director of Athletic DevelopmentArt Hains (SMU, ’76) University Marketing SpecialistBeth Messer (Florida St., ’07) NSM Coordinator of Sales & MarketingPaul Dodson (Missouri St., ’10) NSM Marketing AssistantGina Gonzales (College of Mt. St. Joseph, ’11) Athletics Marketing Graduate Assistant Brandt Shields (Missouri St., ’11) Athletics Marketing Graduate AssistantJulie Wright Administrative Assistant

Fax NumbersDirector of Athletics 836-6344Athletics-Forsythe 836-8475Athletics-Hammons 836-8382Athletics Communications 836-4868

Intercollegiate Athletics Administration (417)Name (alma mater, class) Position Building PhoneKyle Moats (SIU Edwardsville, ’88) Director of Athletics HAMC 836-5244 Brenda Espy Executive Assistant to Athletics Director HAMC 836-5244 Lois Goldade Administrative Assistant FORA 836-5242 Tiffany Akre (Missouri St., ’97) Associate Director of Athletics for Business Administration HAMC 836-5244 Casey Comoroski (St. Bonaventure, ’94) Associate Director of Athletics/SWA HAMC 836-5246 Helen McDowell Administrative Assistant HAMC 836-5242 Bryan Hicks (Alabama A&M, ’92) Associate Director of Athletics for Student-Athlete Development FORA 836-5409 Rick Kindhart (Missouri St., ’91) Assistant Director of Athletics for Communications HAMC 836-4585 Kyle Yates (Texas A&M, ’04) Assistant Director of Athletics for Compliance FORA 836-6829

Coaches and Support StaffKeith Guttin (Missouri-St. Louis, ’78) Head Baseball Coach FORA 836-5242 Brent Thomas (Missouri St., ’82) Assistant Baseball Coach FORA 836-5242 Paul Evans (Southern Illinois, ’81) Assistant Baseball Coach FORA 836-5242Paul Lusk (Southern Illinois, ’95) Head Men’s Basketball Coach HAMC 836-5250 Patrick Baldwin (Northwestern, ’94) Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach HAMC 836-5250 Steve Woodberry (Kansas, ’94) Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach HAMC 836-5250 Kyle Smithpeters (Southern Illinois, ’06) Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach HAMC 836-5250 Trevyor Fisher (Missouri St., ’05) Director of Basketball Operations HAMC 836-5250 Brenda Essary Men’s Basketball Administrative Assistant HAMC 836-5250Nyla Milleson (Kansas St., ’85) Head Women’s Basketball Coach HAMC 836-4136 Trish Marsh (Missouri S&T, ’92) Associate Head Women’s Basketball Coach HAMC 836-4136 Carly Stubblefield (Missouri St., ’02) Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach HAMC 836-4136 Bethany Creed (Drury, ’06) Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach HAMC 836-4136 Jerise Freeman (Pacific, ’07) Director of Women’s Basketball Operations HAMC 836-4136 Terrie Coulter Women’s Basketball Administrative Assistant HAMC 836-4136Gabby Gomez Sosa (Missouri St., ’05) Head Field Hockey Coach FORA 836-5242 Erika Dombkowski (Oneonta St. College, ’10) Assistant Field Hockey Coach FORA 836-5242Terry Allen (UNI, ’79) Head Football Coach FORA 836-5343 D.J. Vokolek (Nebraska-Kearney, ’92) Associate Head Football Coach-Defensive Coordinator FORA 836-5343 Rob Christophel (Austin Peay, ’84) Assistant Football Coach-Offensive Coordinator FORA 836-5343 Wayne Chambers (Oklahoma, ’07) Assistant Football Coach FORA 836-5343 Mike Chandler (Kansas, ’00) Assistant Football Coach FORA 836-5343 Sean Coughlin (Drake, ’01) Assistant Football Coach FORA 836-5343 Gerald Davis (Missouri St., ’08) Assistant Football Coach FORA 836-5343 Bob Montgomery (Iowa St., ’04) Assistant Football Coach FORA 836-5343 Taiwo Onatolu (Nebraska-Omaha, ’06) Assistant Football Coach FORA 836-5343 Courtney Sanders (Arkansas, ’02) Assistant Football Coach FORA 836-5343 B.J. Stotser (UNI, ’05) Assistant Football Coach FORA 836-5343Neal Stafford (Missouri, ’02) Head Men’s Golf Coach FORA 836-5242Kevin Kane (UNI, ’84) Head Women’s Golf Coach FORA 836-5242Jon Leamy (Roanoke, ’82) Head Men’s Soccer Coach FORA 836-5242 Mike Seabolt (West Texas A&M, ’00) Associate Head Men’s Soccer Coach FORA 836-5242 Ger Coppinger (Missouri Baptist, ’11) Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach FORA 836-5242Rob Brewer (Lynchburg, ’77) Head Women’s Soccer Coach FORA 836-5242 Drew Fitzgerald (Texas A&M, ’01) Assistant Women’s Soccer Coach FORA 836-5242Holly Hesse (Creighton, ’82) Head Softball Coach HAMC 836-8384 Sue Frederick (Creighton, ’89) Associate Head Softball Coach HAMC 836-8384 Beth Perine (Ohio St., ’82) Associate Head Softball Coach HAMC 836-8384David Collins (Drury, ’05) Interim Head Men’s/Women’s Swimming & Diving Coach HAMC 836-5466 Jim Huelskamp (Nebraska, ’89) Men’s/Women’s Diving Coach HAMC 836-5466 Josh Udermann (Missouri St., ’09) Assistant Men’s/Women’s Swimming & Diving Coach HAMC 836-5466Ronald Boyce (Murray St., ’89) Director of Track & Field/Cross Country FORA 836-5242Brent Hobbs (Clemson, ’05) Assistant Track & Field Coach FORA 836-5242Alick Musukuma (Oklahoma Baptist, ’96) Head Cross Country Coach/Assistant Track & Field Coach FORA 836-5242Melissa Stokes (San Diego St., ’91) Head Volleyball Coach HAMC 836-8384 Jeni Jones (Florida, ’99) Associate Head Volleyball Coach HAMC 836-8384 Fritz Rosenberg (Ball St., ’08) Assistant Volleyball Coach HAMC 836-8384

Facility and Support StaffTerry Sauerbry (Maryland, ’98) Head Strength & Conditioning Coach PLAS 836-6910 Jeremiah Frey (Central College, ’04) Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach PLAS 836-6910Cory Starr (Kansas, ’01) Men’s Equipment Manager FORA 836-5430Danny Weathermon Women’s Equipment Manager HAMC 836-5056Shannon Stanton (Missouri St., ’92) Athletics Ticket Manager HAMC 836-7678Randy Blackwood (Missouri St., ’80) Executive Director Athletic & Entertainment Facilities HHPA 836-6776Keith Boaz (Missouri St., ’00) Director, Hammons/Plaster/JQH Arena HAMC 836-5240 Laree Moore (Missouri St., ’88) Associate Director, Hammons/Plaster/JQH Arena HAMC 836-5240 Brenda O’Connell Hammons Student Center Administrative Assistant HAMC 836-5240

Building indicators: HAMC - Hammons Student Center; PLAS - Plaster Sports Complex; ALUM - Alumni Center; FORA - Forsythe Athletics Center; HHPA - Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts




Headlining the seven-member induction class for 2012 into the Missouri State Athletics Hall of Fame is men’s and women’s swimming coach Jack Steck, who retired Dec. 31, 2011 following 29 seasons as Bears’ head coach and more than 44 years overall as a college swimming coach.

Along with becoming a member of the MSU Athletics Hall of Fame, Steck has left his mark in three other Halls of Fame. In 1992, he was inducted into the NAIA Hall of Fame for swimming & diving. Just five years later, Drury honored their swimming & diving pioneer with an induction into the Drury Athletics Hall of Fame. Steck was then named to the Springfield Area Sports Hall of Fame class of 1999.

In October, Steck was honored with a reception in the Union Club on the fourth floor of the Plaster Student Union at Missouri State. At the event, he received a proclamation making October 29, 2011 Coach Jack Steck Day in Springfield, Mo. The proclamation was signed by Springfield Mayor Jim O’Neal and was presented by Springfield City Councilman Scott Bailes.

Steck entered his final season after 29 years at the helm of the Missouri State men’s swimming program, and has also guided the women’s team since the sport was added to the MSU intercollegiate athletics program 13 years ago. His MSU time followed 15 seasons at crosstown rival Drury University.

His Missouri State teams combined for a 352-169-1 (.675) dual meet mark from 1983-2011.

Under Steck’s watch, Missouri State collected 11 league championships spread over the four conferences in which the Bears have competed in since moving to the NCAA Division I level in 1982, while the MSU women captured eight of the past nine Missouri Valley Conference crowns since the program was established.

He has received more than a dozen conference Coach of the Year honors and has guided as many as 120 individual conference champions for his MSU swimmers.

While at Drury, Steck fashioned a 134-50 dual meet record from 1968-83, in a tenure which included the Panthers’ first two NAIA national championships in 1981 and 1982. Drury finished no lower than fourth in the NAIA national meet during his last nine seasons as coach.

At the Panthers’ helm, Steck coached 58 NAIA All-Americans and 28 individual national champions. His squad was nationally-ranked 14 years in a row and he also was awarded the NAIA Men’s National Coach of the Year in 1975 and 1982.

For his career, Steck compiled a record of 486-219-1 (.689) and was quietly approaching the 500-win plateau as a collegiate coach.

In 1981, the South Bend, Ind. native received the Indiana State University Distinguished Alumni Athletic Award and earned the designation of Master Coach from the Swimming Coaches Association of America.

Steck swam competitively at Indiana State where he received his bachelor’s degree and then continued his educations at Central Missouri State where he got his master’s degree in physical education.

During his time at Missouri State, Steck has served as director of Missouri Aquatics, an age-group swimming program for Springfield youth.

A native of South Bend, Ind., and a graduate of Indiana State University, Steck received the ISU Distinguished Alumni Athletic Award and earned the designation of Master Coach from the Swimming Coaches Association of America.

Steck and his wife, Sandi, have two sons: Scott, a Springfield police officer and Brad, who works and resides in Fredricktown, Mo. He also has three granddaughters: Grace, Sophie, and Stella.

Jack SteckLed the Bears to 11 men’s titles and 8 of the past 9 MVC crowns


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United States:Arkansas (4):Bentonville ...........................................................................Katie BrownFort Smith ..........................................................................Jake Coleman........................................................................................Zenetta SlabbertLittle Rock ....................................................................... Laura Peterson

Colorado (1):Fart Carson ...............................................................Brianna Willoughby

Illinois (1):Aurora .................................................................................... Liz Chollet

Kansas (7):Leavenworth .......................................................................... Jacob SimsNewton ............................................................................ Brittany WinterOlathe ...............................................................................Bryson CramerOverland Park .......................................................................... Jeff BentzTopeka .............................................................................Chris Carpenter.........................................................................................Hannah MoldenWichita ................................................................................Jared Roberts

Louisiana (1):West Monroe ..................................................................Matthew Wilson

Minnesota (1):Minneapolis...............................................................................Max Pratt

Missouri (12):Joplin ..................................................................................... Ali StaufferKansas City .......................................................................Alyssa PowersLee’s Summit ....................................................................Garrett NevelsLiberty ...................................................................................... Colin Hill............................................................................................Zach WheelerSt. Joseph ..........................................................................Shannon MyerSt. Louis .............................................................................Paige KoebbeSpringfield..........................................................................Aaron Dennis.........................................................................................Katie Lindeman.........................................................................................Merideth SwainWebb City ...........................................................................Elijah SwaimWentzville ...........................................................................Brynne Buell

Nebraska (3):Elkhorn .......................................................................Caleb SchuermannLincoln ................................................................................ Aaron Henry.......................................................................................... Brandy Pappas

Oklahoma (4):Chickasha ........................................................................Isaac McKnightEnid .................................................................................Megan HolthoffMoore ...........................................................................................Paul LeOklahoma City ..................................................................Kaylee Steffen

Texas (2):Longview ......................................................................Lindsey ConwayMansfield .......................................................................Dawn Richerson

Washington (1):Seattle ................................................................................. Melissa Oishi

International:Brazil (2):Belo Horizonte ..................................................................Renata SanderSau Paulo ............................................................................Yuri Garanito

Canada (1):La Salette, Ontario ..........................................................Tyler Saltzberry

Greece (1)Athens ........................................................................Dimi Drakopoulou

Israel (2):Ramat Yishay ...................................................................... Roni Balzam Reut ........................................................................................Amir Arbel

Poland (1):Zamosc ................................................................................Michal Bulak

South Africa (3):Polokwane ............................................................................ Daan Jansen............................................................................. Suzanne Van RensburgTzaneen .......................................................................Janke Engelbrecht

Spain (1)Barcelona .................................................................... Marta Nogueroles

Sweden (1):Stockholm ..............................................................................Anna Ahlin

Ukraine (1):Lugansk ..........................................................................Vitalii Baryshok

Venezuela (1):Caracas ........................................................................ Andrea Uzcategui

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