In the first event of the day, the 1650 freestyle, the Bears turned in two top-five finishes with freshmen Dimi Drakopoulos and Michelle Schaefer claiming second and fourth, respectively. Drakopoulos touched the wall at 17:13.84 and Schaefer clocked a time of 17:21.81 in the mile race.

Senior Jordan Hawkins continued to excel as she brought home top honors in the 200 backstroke, winning the event with a time of 1:58.71. Hawkins broke her own previous MVC record in the event and also set a new MSU varsity record. For her outstanding performances in the league’s meet, Hawkins was named MVC Swimmer of the Year.

Senior Francy Palma placed fourth in the 200 backstroke with a time of 2:03.10.

In the 100 freestyle, Matana Wellman claimed fourth place clocking a time of 51.87.

Fran Moody captured her first career individual MVC Championship win in the 200 breaststroke, clocking a personal best time of 2:21.72. Stacey MacDonald took fifth in the event in a time of 2:26.95.

Sophomore butterfly specialist, Chelsea Dirks-Ham set a new MSU and MVC record in the 200 butterfly with a personal best time of 2:03.76. Teammate Breanna Hollar was runner-up in the event with a time of 2:05.11.

In the three-meter diving competition, Chelsea Ray claimed third place with a total score of 257.20, Heather Fulton took fifth with a score of 228.80 and Sara Griffith finished seventh with a score of 194.85.

The title was the second-straight for the Bears.