Oct. 15, 2003

The University of Missouri swimming and diving teams will get an early look at their Big 12 competition as they participate in the Big 12 Relays on Friday, Oct. 17. On Saturday, the Tigers will face-off against conference foe Texas A&M in dual meet competition.

The Big 12 Relays will be the first competitive meet for the men's team. The men's last competition was September 19 in their inter-squad Black and Gold meet. The women's team is currently 1-1 after defeating the University of Arkansas, but falling to the University of Auburn in the triangular meet with Arkansas last weekend.

Both men's and women's teams from the Big 12, including Kansas, Iowa State, Nebraska, Texas, and Texas A&M will compete with Missouri in 16-relay events.

On Saturday the Tigers will compete against the Texas A&M Aggies in their first dual meet of the season.

For complete results and meet recaps following the completion of the Big 12 Relays and the dual meet against Texas A&M, check www.MUTigers.com.