The 2024 MVC Swim and Dive Championships open Wednesday in Evansville at Deaconess Aquatic Center, with Illinois State Swim and Dive aiming for a strong showing after a stellar performance at the 2023 event, where they secured five individual titles.

By the Numbers
  • Illinois State brought in five individual titles at the 2023 MVC Championships, the most since 2019.
  • Madyson Morse earned Valley Swimmer of the Year and Eva Reyes took home Valley Diver of the Year honors.
State of Play
  • Morse can become the first athlete to earn consecutive MVC Swimmer of the Year since 2008.
  • Illinois State has earned five MVC titles in its history (1987, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1996) and has finished as Valley Runner-up 17 times, including the 2022 campaign.
  • Former Redbird Kierston Farley-Sepe's 200-yard IM (1:59.71) and 400-yard (4:16.36) IM marks from 2020 still stand as Valley Championship records.
Bottom Line

Illinois State Swim and Dive heads to the 2024 MVC Championships with high expectations after their remarkable performance in 2023, aiming to further solidify their dominance in the tournament and add more accolades to their impressive history in the competition.