Oct. 29, 2009

COLUMBIA, Mo--The women's swimming and diving team will be back in action this weekend as they head to Lawrence, Kansas. Currently Missouri leads 3.0-0 in the 2009-10 Border Showdown series presented by M&I bank. At tomorrow's meet, 1.5 more points are on the line. The meet will begin at 6:00pm (CT) in Lawrence, KS at the Robinson Natatorium.

Coming off of losses from their duals against Texas and Texas A&M, the Tigers were led through those last meets by junior Lisa Nathanson (West Des Moines, Iowa) and senior Kim Jasmer. Together they won four first place finishes against Texas A&M.

Mizzou will be encountering Jayhawk diver Meghan Proehl , who was just awarded Big 12 Diver of the Week.

The women will be back in the pool on November 14, hosting Southern Illinois. The meet will begin at noon, at the Mizzou Aquatic Center. Admission is free.