The Missouri State men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams were outscored Saturday in Columbia, Mo., in their first competition of the new year. The men dropped a dual meet against Missouri (160.5-139.5) and the MSU women were defeated by Arkansas (247-53) and host Missouri (210-71).

In the women’s competition, Bears’ Jordan Hawkins, Frannie Moody, Andi Rojas-Jimenz and Matana Wellman combined for a time of 1:45.52 to win second-place in the 200 medley relay competition.

On the men’s side, Senior Ignacio Gayo was a multi-event winner for the Bears claiming first in the 50 free with a time of 20.71 and first in the 100 free clocking a time of 45.54.

Junior Victor Serra was a double event winner capturing first in the 100 fly and 200 individual medley. In the fly competition Serra stopped the clock at 50.18 and in the IM competition he posted a time of 50.18.

Eduardo Pajares claimed the number one spot in the 200 back race with a time of 1:50.27.

In the 200 fly competition the men Bears claimed the top three spots. Freshman Taylor Parsons led the way with a personal best time of 1:51.57, Serra captured second posting a time of 1:53.13, with AJ Goertzen following close behind to claim third with a time of 1:56.55.

Junior Josh Udermann earned a victory in the 200 free clocking a time of 1:41.22 while Sophomore Nicolas Villarroel claimed first in the 100 back with a time of 50.67.

Freshman Cajun Skinner posted a time of 57.30 in the 100 breast competition to earn first-place honors.

The Bears’ swimming and diving teams will be back in the water Friday, Jan. 18 in Kirksville, Mo. The Bears will challenge the Truman State University at 4:00 p.m.