MISSOURI STATE VS OMAHA
- October 31 – November 1, 2025
- Omaha, Neb.
- SCY (25 yards)
- Results
Courtesy: Missouri State Athletics
OMAHA, Neb. – Missouri State men’s and women’s swimming & diving dominated against Omaha, with the men winning 182.5-109.5, while the women won 179-118 on Friday and Saturday at H&K Swimming Pool.
Day One
The MSU men took the lead after day one of competition, 95-66 with strong performances across team and individual races.
They kicked off the meet with sophomore Carter Crook, senior Luigi Da Silva, sophomore Jack Ailshire and junior Matvei Chesakov securing the win in the 200 medley relay (1:29.08).
Junior Anderson Brown took the top spot in the 400-yard individual medley (3:57.12) just ahead of sophomore Mate Miszlai who was second (3:58.33) and junior Tomas Chocholaty (4:03.85) who finished in third.
Freshman Zach Mendez won the 200-yard freestyle (1:37.04) ahead of Omaha’s Kyle Kulow (1:39.10).
Da Silva continued his winning ways, taking out secured a first-place finish in the 100-yard breaststroke (53.19), narrowly defeating freshman Kiefer Roemer (53.32).
In the 100-yard backstroke, sophomore Gonzolo Ruiz won with a time of 49.18.
Sophomore Ilias El Fallaki won the 500-yard freestyle (4:28.89) well ahead of Omaha’s Grant Inman (4:58.50).
On the diving board, in the three-meter competition senior Logan Schelfaut came in second (297.10) behind Omaha’s Nathan Frette (336.90).
On the women’s side, the Bears led comfortably after day one, 96-70.
The Bears started the momentum off with a win in the 200-yard medley. Junior Olivia Sala, senior Lana Janson, sophomore Addie Ludbrook, and junior Makenzie Kurre won with a time of 1:42.94.
In the 100-yard butterfly, sophomore Lillie Freulon (54.29) edged past Ludbrook (55.32) to secure victory.
Sala was again victorious in the 400-yard individual medley (4:24.34).
In the 200-yard freestyle Janson (1:49.12) term edged out Kurre (1:49.86) for the win.
Junior Lindsey Hervey secured a victory in the 500-yard freestyle (4:56.90).
The Bears picked up an impressive win in the 200-yard freestyle relay. Janson, junior Cameryn Johnson, Kurre and Ludbrook won with a time of 1:34.33.
On the diving board, in the one-meter competition freshman Delaney Nickels won to finish off the day on a high note (263.35).
Day Two
The men finished the meet off with a dominant 182.5-109.5 winning scoreline.
The day began on the diving board. In the one-meter dive, Schelfaut finished second (297.10) just behind Omaha’s Frette for the second day in a row (336.90).
In the 1650-yard freestyle, El Fallaki won (15:54.58) scraping past Chocholaty 15:56.39.
Ruiz secured a win in the 200-yard backstroke (1:45.98), ahead of Miszlai (1:48.69) and senior Alex Boutin (1:49.22) for a tightly contested Bears podium finish.
Da Silva won the 200-yard breaststroke (1:57.58).
Brown won the 200-yard butterfly (1:46.24) with freshman Kayden Hedrick (1:48.42) in second place.
The Bears finished off the meet with a victory in the 400-yard freestyle relay. Chesakov, senior Chris Bedsole, Mendez and Miszlai won with a time of 2:58.70.
On the women’s side, the Bears wrapped up the meet with a 179-118 winning scoreline.
On the diving board, in the three-meter competition Nickels finished second (276.95) right behind Omaha’s Bella Price (277.10).
Junior Evie Kolb won her first collegiate race in the 1650-yard freestyle with a dominant time of 17:04.60.
In the 100-yard freestyle, Janson won with a time of 50.57 just ahead of Kurre (50.70).
Freulon took out the 200-yard butterfly (2:03.82) just ahead of Ludbrook (2:04.18) to secure first and second place for the Bears.
The Bears wrapped up the meet with a win in the 400-yard freestyle relay. Janson, freshmen Aleca Howard and Paige Corbin, and Kurre won comfortably with a time of 3:25.40.
Missouri State swimming and diving will travel to Indianapolis, Ind. to compete in the three-day House of Champions Invitational starting on Thursday, Nov. 20 at the IU Natatorium.
Courtesy: Omaha Athletics
OMAHA, Neb. – Omaha Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving faced a competitive Missouri State on Friday, Oct. 31, and Saturday, Nov. 1, at H&K Pool. The Mavericks battled hard, with the men falling 182.5-109.5 and the women dropping a 179-118 decision.
The men secured five first-place finishes and the women claimed seven. Freshman swimmer Jadeon Carter (Lincoln, Neb.) broke the school record in the mile in 16:04.52, his second program record of the season. Freshman Brady Wainionpaa (Hudson, Wis.) also set a school record in the 200 breast with a time of 1:59.55 to finish second.
Freshman Mason Zadina (Omaha, Neb.) collected two wins in the 100 fly, clocking 48.83. On the women’s side, freshman Addisyn Storms (Omaha, Neb.) and sophomore Kate Novinski (Grand Island, Neb.) dominated their events, each earning three victories. Storms took first in the 100 and 200 breast, while Novinski secured the 100 and 200 back.
Senior Jace Walker (Houston, Texas) captured the 100 free in 45.29.
In diving, freshman Nathan Frette (Lake Buena Vista, Fla.) swept both the 1-meter and 3-meter events, while senior Bella Price (Minot, N.D.) earned first in the 3-meter to round out a strong weekend for the Mavericks.
“This group has been so fun all season,” said head coach Jessica Hessel. “We are riding the wave one meet into the other. Missouri state is a great team to race and allow us to set new limits and compete harder. Two new school records were set for a total of five school records this season before a rested meet. That’s pretty insane of them but makes for lots of fun and energy throughout our team.”
“The group came out determined to compete against some of the tougher competition we’ll face this season,” said diving coach Eric Sprague. “Bella Price really set the tone for the women with her performance and event win on 3-meter Friday. Nathan executed his dives well and it paid off with wins on both boards. We’re excited for our mid-season invite in a couple of weeks and I know the group is ready to get back to practice to clean-up a few things before we leave town.”
