2007 DSU Christmas Invitational

December 17, 2007

MISSOURI STATE SWEEPS TITLES AT DSU CHRISTMAS INVITATIONAL

• Final Team Scores
• Final Christmas Invitational Results

CLEVELAND – Monday’s final round of the Delta State University Christmas Invitational did not disappoint, as all nine teams competing made strides in the pool in their last opportunity. Missouri State claimed the men’s and women’s crown after stellar three days at the DSU Aquatics Center. On the women’s side Delta State placed second, while Tampa came in third. In the men’s competition, Tampa finished second followed by Delta State.

“This meet was exactly what we expected…a track meet,” said Brian Hein, DSU head coach. “ Missouri State performed very well, but so did the other teams competing. I felt we (DSU) made great strides in the pool this weekend, and hopefully we’ll carry that over into next semester.”

Complete individual and relay results are available by clicking on the links above.

Women’s Final Team Scores:

1. Missouri State – 984
2. Delta State – 823
3. Tampa – 659
4. New Orleans – 358
5. Lambuth – 80

Men’s Final Team Scores:

1. Missouri State – 1045
2. Tampa – 782
3. Delta State – 529
4. Lambuth - 11

 

December 16, 2007

Missouri State retains lead in DSU Christmas Invitational; Statesmen and Lady Statesmen looking to make move on final day of competition

• Sunday's Team Scores
• Sunday Final Results
• Sunday Time Trials

CLEVELAND – Day two of the annual Delta State University Christmas Invitational continued Sunday with the Bears of Missouri State holding the lead in both the men’s and women’s competitions. MSU has tallied a two-day total 670 on the women’s side and holds an 89 point edge on second place Delta State (581). The men’s team is in firm control of the competition with 752 points to lead Tampa (524) by 128 points headed into Monday’s final round.

“Times just keep getting faster,” said DSU head coach Brian Hein. “Every team here has had success in the pool. I just hope we can make a move tomorrow.”

The Lady Statesmen got the day off on the right foot with a victory in the 200-Medley Relay. Hannah Willis, Lacy Mixon, Jennifer Artichuk and Alyce Meader hit the pad with a blistering 1:48.91 to edge second place MSU (1:49.32).

Jennifer Artichuk continued the success for the Lady Statesmen with the win in the 100-Butterfly. The senior and returning All-American narrowly defeated Missouri State’s Beanna Hollar :57.28 to :57.42. DSU’s Amanda Guidry finished third in the event with a :57.92.

In the women’s 100-Breaststroke, Ashley Thompson claimed the win for the Lady Statesmen with a 1:07.33. Hannah Willis won the 100-Backstroke in :58.82 by less than 0.2 seconds over Tampa’s Ellie Eshleman (:59.09).

The Statesmen also had an excellent day at the DSU Aquatics Center. Junior Fernando Reis jump started the Statesmen with the win in the 200-Free. His time of 1:40.65 made the D2 “A” list.

Roman Sereda recorded a D2 “A” cut with his second place finish in the 100-Butterfly. The sophomore from St. Petersburg, Russia finished second to MSU’s Victor Serra by less than a second :48.87 to :49.78.

Freshman David Struble also made a D2 “B” cut with his second place finish in the 100-Breaststroke. The Omaha, Neb., native turned in a :57.43 in the event. Earlier in the day, Struble (:57.15) qualified for the NCAA Championships during time trials for the event.

The annual Delta State Christmas Invitational will continue Monday with the third and final day of competition. Time trials begin at 10 a.m. with finals starting at 6 p.m.

Women’s Team Scoring (Through Sunday):

• Missouri State – 670
• Delta State – 581
• Tampa – 467
• New Orleans – 224
• Lambuth – 69

Men’s Team Scoring (Through Sunday):

1. Missouri State – 752
2. Tampa – 524
3. Delta State – 372
4. Lambuth - 11

 

December 15, 2007

Delta State Christmas Invitational gets off to blazing start; Missouri State leads all competitors

• Saturday Scores
• Saturday Final Results
• 1-meter Diving Results
• 3-meter Diving Results

CLEVELAND - Missouri State University wasted little time in getting off to a fast start at the annual Delta State Aquatics Christmas Invitational. The Bears tallied 340 points to lead Tampa in the men’s event, while the Lady Bears scored 344 points to lead Delta State on the women’s side. Competition continues Sunday at the Delta State Aquatics Center.

“Today’s competition got off to a very fast start,” said DSU head coach Brian Hein. “The pool is allowing everyone to post impressive times and I only expect the competition to get faster.”

On the men’s side, MSU holds a 96 point lead over the Spartans of Tampa (244). The Statesmen tallied 194 points to sit in third place, while Lambuth rounded out the men’s scoring with two points.

The women’s competition is much tighter with MSU holding an 82 point edge over the Lady Statesmen (271). Tampa is third with 225 points followed by New Orleans (99) and Lambuth (28).

Delta State had four swimmers achieve NCAA qualifying times, however, a swimmer must have an "A" cut time for a "B" but to earn them access to the NCAA Championships. In the 500-Free, Caitlyn Dudley finished third with a D2 qualifying time of 5:10.50. Hannah Willis also had a qualifying time in the event with a 5:10.95. The duo finished third and fourth respectfully in the event.

Fernando Reis’ third place finish in the 500-Free gave the Statesmen their first qualiying time of the night. The junior from Rio de Janerio, Brazil finished with a 4:37.17.

Sophomore Roman Sereda made it a good night for the Statesmen with his second place finish in the 200-Individual Medley. Sereda came in with a 1:53.72.

In relay action, the Lady Statesmen (Hannah Willis, Jennifer Artichuk, Ashley Thompson, Alyce Meador) claimed the victory in the 400-Medley Relay. The foursome hit the pads with a blistering 3:57.39. The Statesmen (Fernando Reis, David Struble, Roman Sereda, Zach Stein) finished second in the 400-Medley relay. DSU just missed out on the win with a 3:29.46.

Day two events will begin with qualifying events at 10 a.m. Finals will begin at 6 p.m.