Missouri State

Earning the first victories of her career, Howell played a vital part in the Bears’ first-ever, program win over the Kansas Jayhawks and South Dakota Coyotes. Howell won every individual event she participated in, starting with the 1000 free where she dominated the race in 10:19.63 - she out-swam the runner-up by nearly 14 seconds. Turning up the speed, she finished first in the 200 free (1:52.31) and then again in the 500 free (4:58.43). Serving as the first leg in the 800 free relay, she helped the Bears to victory as the squad combined for a time of 7:37.73. The only second-place finish she earned was in the 400 free relay where she and the Bears finished behind Kansas with a time of 3:31.49.