LAWRENCE, Kan. - The University of Denver swimming and diving squads defeated Kansas (women only) and Missouri State on Saturday in the final day of competition at Robinson Natatorium. The DU women topped Kansas 204 - 148 and Missouri State 278.5 - 73.5. The men's team finished the final day of competition with 190.5 points to Missouri State's 162.5.

"We finished well today," head coach Brian Schrader said. "Our coaching staff was enthused about our efforts and our improvements with some technical things we have been trying to emphasize. I think we beat two strong teams today. Maddie Myers had a great meet, and her efforts were mirrored by Sam Corea, Drew Matthews, and Johanna Roas. Our men had a good day as well led by Dylan Bunch and Ray Bornman. Willy Van Dehy also gave us one of his best dual meets in his career."

Freshman Maddie Myers (Arvada, Colo.) finished with wins in the 400 IM (4:21.03) and 200 breaststroke (2:22.42). Myers also placed second in the 500 freestyle (5:01.58). 2014 Summit League Swimmer of the Year Samantha Corea (Vancouver, British Columbia) touched first and set the pool record in the 200 backstroke with a time of 1:58.31. Overall, Corea accomplished two individual wins and two pool records, and was part of the winning 200 freestyle, 400 freestyle, and 200 medley relays. Senior Drew Matthews (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Can.) took first in the 100 butterfly (56.64), while sophomore Johanna Roas (Munich, Germany) turned in the best time in the 100 freestyle (51.32).

Diver Dana Gau (Waukesha, Wis.) placed fourth overall in the 1-meter with a total of 231.05 points, while sophomore Larissa Grammer (Olathe, Colo.) earned a sixth place finish with a total of 225.75 points.

2014 Summit League Men's Swimmer of the Year Dylan Bunch (Boulder City, Nev.) earned a win in the 500 freestyle (4:28.96). Freshman Ray Bornman (Mackay, Queensland) took first in the 100 freestyle (45.06). Senior Willy Van Dehy (Boulder, Colo.) stood out on the men's 200 freestyle relay, which took second with a time of 1:23.88, by having the fastest split of 20.68 among his teammates. Van Dehy and Bornman took first and second place in the100 freestyle. Van Dehy got second with a time of 46.05, while Bornman touched first with a time of 45.06.

Senior Ross Edfort (Somerset, N.J.) led the University of Denver's men's diving team, took first in today's event the 1-meter with 335.05 points. Freshman Ryan Church (Riverwoods, Ill.) took third in the 1-meter, earning 234.45 points, and Simon Latimer (Westminster, Colo.) took fifth with 216.10 points.

Up next for Denver, the Pioneers will return to El Pomar Natatorium on Oct. 30 to take on Wyoming. Diving will begin at 4 p.m. MT, followed by swimming events at 5 p.m.

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