LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Vaqueros swimming & diving program was defeated by the Little Rock Trojans, 193-127, after completing their two-day dual meet Saturday at Donaghey Aquatic Center.

Sophomore Manou Meulebeek shined on the 1-meter springboard, setting a new program-record, scoring 316.95 and claiming first at the meet. Meulebeek's record-breaking performance also set a new facility record at Donaghey Aquatic Center, previously held by Maria Sanchez Moreno from Arkansas. Senior Delaney Murphy secured a second-place finish, scoring 243.30 in the event.
 
The Vaqueros opened the swimming events with a third place finish in the 200 medley relay as the team of freshmen Sasapin Sarawas, Jaydy Jay, Dia Henderson, and Madiana Lofgren combined for a 1:54.02 finish.
 
The Vaqueros won two individual events on the day as Henderson turned in a 54.86 performance in the 100 freestyle and Sarawas swam 2:11.89 in the 200 backstroke to claim victories.
 
The Vaqueros went 1-2-3 in those events as well. Junior AJ Rogers (58.58) and Lofgren (58.60) earned second and third, respectively, in the 100 freestyle. Meanwhile, freshman Marina Johnson (2:16.60) and sophomore Lauren Uribe (2:33.14) claimed silver and bronze in the 200 backstroke.
 
In the 1000 freestyle, freshman Ellinor Plant swam a 11:14.11 to claim second while Rogers shaved 11 seconds off her personal best to finish third with a 11:40.35.
 
Jay turned in three team-high performances, earning second in the 400 individual medley (4:49.08) and the 200 breaststroke (2:30.65) and fourth in the 100 breaststroke (1:11.67).
 
UTRGV wrapped up the meet with a first and second place finish in the 400 freestyle relay. The team of Henderson, Sarawas, Jay, and Lofgren combined for a time of 3:50.36 to claim gold while the team of Rogers, Plant, Johnson, and sophomore Mia Gonzalez earned silver with a time of 3:58.69.
 
The Vaqueros next meet is the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Swimming & Diving Championships which will run from Feb. 25-28 at the City of Pharr-PSJA Natatorium. Fans can get their tickets now at GoUTRGV.com/MPSF.

Complete Results
1-meter springboard
1. Manou Meulebeek, 316.95
2. Delaney Murphy, 243.35
 
200 medley relay
3. Sasapin Sarawas, Jaydy Jay, Dia Henderson, Madiana Lofgren, 1:54.02
4. Lauren Uribe, Ava Light, Marina Johnson, Mia Gonzalez, 1:58.84

1000 freestyle
2. Ellinor Plant, 11:14.11
3. AJ Rogers, 11:40.35
 
400 individual medley
2. Jaydy Jay, 4:49.08
 
200 freestyle
4. Sasapin Sarawas, 2:04.32
5. Madiana Lofgren, 2:04.72
6. Audrey Trevino, 2:13.65
7. Mia Gonzalez, 2:24.92
 
100 breaststroke
4. Jaydy Jay, 1:11.67
5. Dia Henderson, 1:13.25
6. Ava Light, 1:15.28

100 butterfly
6. Dia Henderson, 1:03.54
7. Ellinor Plant, 1:07.67
 
100 freestyle
1. Dia Henderson, 54.86
2. AJ Rogers, 58.58
3. Madiana Lofgren, 58.60
4. Audrey Trevino, 1:01.42
5. Mia Gonzalez, 1:01.82
6. Caitlyn Brown, 1:07.98
 
200 backstroke
1. Sasapin Sarawas, 2:11.89
2. Marina Johnson, 2:16.60
3. Lauren Uribe, 2:33.14
 
200 breaststroke
2. Jaydy Jay, 2:30.65
3. Ava Light, 2:39.98
 
400 freestyle relay
1. Dia Henderson, Sasapin Sarawas, Jaydy Jay, Madiana Lofgren, 3:50.36
2. AJ Rogers, Ellinor Plant, Marina Johnson, Mia Gonzalez, 3:58.69

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