Razorbacks Take Down Bears

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The Razorbacks traveled to Springfield, Missouri looking to add to their already hot 3-1 start, and they did not disappoint. The Hogs took down the Missouri State Bears by a score of 191-109. The team had first-place finishes in 13 events as well as podium sweeps in both diving events.

“Our ladies did a great job,” said Head Swimming Coach Neil Harper, “they got on the bus early this morning, arrived in Springfield, warmed up, and went right out there and competed!” And compete they did. Razorback senior swimmers Bella Cothern, Adela Vavrinova, Alessia Ferraguti, and Bradi Jones led the way with multiple wins each, and this was supplemented by performances by Betsy Wizard, Maddy Hartley, and Sydney Craft.

The Razorback divers were sharp today as well. Lauren French took home a win in the 3-meter and Anna Arnautova won the 1-meter. The Hogs finished places one, two, and three in both, and in addition to this, four divers scored their NCAA Zone Cut today. The efforts of the team and coaching staff in recent weeks certainly paid off today. “We will bus back, rest up, and focus on our preparations for our Fall Invite in Knoxville in 11 days,” commented Harper regarding what is next for the team.

Hog Highlights

• Bella Cothern picked up wins in the 100 Breaststroke, 100 Butterfly, and her relay teams placed first in the 200 Medley Relay and the 200 Freestyle Relay.
• Adela Vavrinova earned a win in the 200 Freestyle as well as a second-place finish in the 100 Butterfly, and she was part of the winning relay team in the 200 Freestyle Relay
• Alessia Ferraguti won the 50 and 100 Freestyle and tied for second in the 200 Individual Medley. She was also a member of the winning 200 Medley Relay team.
• Bradi Jones won the 200 Breaststroke and was part of the winning 200 Medley Relay team.
• Betsy Wizard picked up a win in the 200 Butterfly.
• Sydney Craft won the 100 Freestyle by a margin of ten seconds.
• Maddy Hartley notched a win in the 200 Individual Medley with a time of 2:02.25.
• Lauren French won the 3-meter with a score of 313.95, she placed third in 1-meter with a score of 273.08.
• Anna Arnautova won the 1-meter with a score of 317.78.
• Malea Martinez placed second in 1-meter and third in 3-meter with scores of 303.83 and 251.03 respectively
• Isa Perreira placed second in the 3-meter with a score of 291.38.
• All four divers scored their NCAA Zone Cut.

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