ARKADELPHIA, Ark. – The Delta State University men's swimming and diving team competed against Henderson State on Saturday, Nov. 7, with the Statesmen falling by a final score of 204-53.
Delta State turned in several strong individual performances throughout the meet, highlighted by
Austin Huffhines, who recorded a third-place finish in the 200-yard freestyle with a time of 1:42.28. Huffhines also placed third in the 500-yard freestyle, touching the wall in 4:51.55.
Mateus Cruz led the Statesmen in the 100-yard backstroke, finishing third with a time of 51.05.
Sandijs Cecins followed in fourth at 51.53, while
Riley Oakes added a fifth-place finish in 52.19.
In the 100-yard freestyle, Delta State showcased its depth with Jake Runyon leading the way in second place at 46.47.
Andrei Cseh followed closely in third at 46.62, while
Leonardo Medeiros finished fourth with a time of 46.76.
Timeo Bordier added a third-place finish in the 100-yard butterfly, touching the wall in 50.54.
Alessandro Giustolisi also placed fifth in 50.75, while Runyon finished sixth at 50.90.
The Statesmen also received strong performances in the backstroke and individual medley events. Oakes finished second in the 200-yard backstroke with a time of 1:55.14, while
Emilio Garcia placed second in the 400-yard individual medley in 4:08.31.
Delta State's A relay team of
Austin Huffhines, Jake Runyon,
Timeo Bordier and
Mateus Cruz finished second in the 200-yard freestyle relay with a time of 1:23.27.
The Statesmen are back in action for the DSU Thanksgiving meet starting Wednesday Nov. 18th
