The Missouri State swimming and diving team opened up its 2018-19 season Sep. 22 at the CSCAA Open Water Championship in Lawrence, Kansas. The Bears return 20 all-conference athletes this season, with eight men and 12 women.
Three male and three female athletes took part in the 3.1-mile race at Lone Star Lake. Senior Minki Kang, junior Antonio Thomas and freshman Pawel Krawczyk competed for the Bears in the men’s race.
Senior Loretta Stelnicki and sophomores Leticia Rodrigues and Libby Howell represented MSU in the women’s race.
This competition was a little different to start the season though, being an open water event instead of a traditional pool.