Delta State’s men’s swimming and diving team fell to Ouachita Baptist, 125-111, despite strong individual performances. Emilio Garcia and diver Gabriel Ledon each won two events, while Delta State also earned victories in the 100-yard freestyle, 200-yard breaststroke and 200-yard freestyle relay.

By the Numbers
  • Ouachita Baptist 125, Delta State 111.
  • Delta State recorded 7 event wins: Garcia (2), Ledon (2), Leonardo Medeiros, Eudald Tosquella and the 200-yard freestyle relay.
State of Play
  • Garcia won the 200-yard individual medley in 1:55.51 and the 200-yard butterfly in 1:53.76.
  • Ledon swept both diving events, scoring 291.00 points on the 1-meter board and 285.00 on the 3-meter board.
  • Delta State returns to the pool tomorrow afternoon against Henderson State.
Bottom Line

Delta State produced several event-winning performances, but Ouachita Baptist’s overall scoring edge decided the meet. The Statesmen’s next opportunity comes against Henderson State.