Feb. 25, 2011

Austin, Tex.-- Diver Loren 'Figgy' Figueroa has had a more than outstanding freshman season. Figgy has already shattered numerous school records and qualified for the World University Games in China this year, but on Friday night she brought Missouri something no other diver ever has-- a Big 12 Championship in the 1-meter dive. Her score of 335.15 was not only enough to win her the championship, it also set a meet record by more than 5 points.

The Championship is the first ever for Missouri in the 1-meter dive, and just the second diving championship overall for the school. Kayla Melnychuk previously won the platform diving championship in 2008 with a 284.00. It is the Tigers' first Championship in any swimming & diving event since 2009, when Kayla Durnil took the prize in the 200 breast. Figgy took second place last night in the 3-meter dive as well, scoring 340.40.

Mizzou fans can follow the action live on www.big12sports.com.

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