DSU Swim and Dive Wrap Up the Little Rock Invite.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The Delta State University Swimming and Diving groups turned in a powerful all-around displaying on the Little Rock Fall Invite, highlighted by a number of occasion victories and podium finishes as each applications continued to construct early-season momentum.

The Lady Statesmen completed third total with 517 factors, whereas the Statesmen claimed third with 668 factors in opposition to a aggressive area that includes Saint Louis, Little Rock, and Henderson State

On the ladies’s aspect, Zinna Nimander led the cost with a dominant win within the 50-yard freestyle, clocking a blazing 22.95, whereas Ave Owens added a third-place end at 23.72 to present Delta State a one-two punch in dash freestyle motion. Chloe Skelt continued her early-season success, capturing the 50-yard breaststroke title in 29.06, adopted carefully by Pia Delkeskamp in fourth and Kiera Cloete in ninth.

The Lady Statesmen additionally impressed in relay competitors, taking fourth within the 800 free relay (7:45.38) behind robust swims from Kaley Davis, Julia Maciak, Mikayla Kloth, and Owens, whereas the ‘B’ squad completed seventh, including key group factors.

In addition, Olivia Murphy and Jordon Kloth every turned in top-five finishes within the 100-yard backstroke, and Aspen Shipp and Janne Bodemer posted finals appearances within the 50 fly, rounding out a deep and balanced group efficiency.

On the lads’s aspect, the Statesmen delivered a number of standout swims highlighted by Ethan Baylin, who gained the 50-yard freestyle in 20.51 seconds — the quickest time of the meet. Mateus Franco continued to anchor the backstroke group, ending runner-up within the 50 again (23.48) and contributing to a victorious 800 free relay. The quartet of Jake Runyon, Franco, Adam Rickert, and Austin Huffhines claimed first place in that relay with a profitable mark of 6:41.33, over 5 seconds forward of the following finisher.

Kacper Mochnal additionally turned heads with a second-place end within the 50 fly (22.42), whereas Neill Mauss, Kostantin Ilijic, and Eudald Tosquella every made finals within the 50 breaststroke, stacking precious group factors.

Delta State’s depth was on full show all through the two-day occasion, with practically each swimmer contributing in a number of occasions.

Delta State shall be again within the pool on Friday (Nov. 7) once they head to Arkadelphia, Ark., to tackle the Reddies from Henderson State University.