ARKADELPHIA, Ark. – The Delta State University women's swimming and diving team competed against Henderson State on Saturday, Nov. 7, with the Lady Statesmen falling by a final score of 143-96.

Despite the team result, Delta State captured several event victories and delivered strong performances across multiple events.

Rhianna Foster led the way in the distance events, winning the 1,650-yard freestyle with a time of 17:57.22. Stella Newton added a second-place finish in the event, touching the wall in 18:32.67 to give Delta State a strong showing in the distance competition.

Chloe Skelt delivered an impressive performance in the 100-yard breaststroke, claiming first place with a time of 1:04.82. Hanna Persson followed in second at 1:06.48, giving the Lady Statesmen a one-two finish in the event.

Kennedy Cleasant added another event victory for Delta State, winning the 100-yard butterfly in 56.62. Cleasant also contributed to the team's opening 200-yard medley relay, which finished first with a time of 1:45.49 alongside Nicolette Wight, Skelt and Foster.

Audrey Lemoine captured the 400-yard individual medley, finishing first with a time of 4:37.06. Her performance added another event victory for the Lady Statesmen.

Persson continued her strong day with a first-place finish in the 200-yard breaststroke, touching the wall in 2:23.62. Wight added a second-place finish in the 100-yard backstroke with a time of 57.55 and finished second in the 200-yard backstroke in 2:12.48.

Delta State closed the meet with another relay victory. The 200-yard freestyle relay team of Cleasant, Wight, Mazie Finch and Foster finished first with a time of 1:37.05.

The Lady Statesmen will be back in action for the Thanksgiving Meet on Wednesday November 18^th.