Oct. 26, 2011

IRVING, Texas - Two student athletes from the University of Missouri received Big 12 swimming and diving weekly honors for competition through Sunday, Oct. 23. Igor Kozlovskij was honored with the men's award and Loren Figueroa earned the diving award.

Big 12 recognized Kozlovskij and Figueroa due to their impressive performances at the seventh annual Show-Me Showdown. Kozlovskij placed 1st in the men's 150 yard breaststroke, 2nd in the men's 300 yard IM and 3rd in the men's 75 yard breaststroke. Figueroa placed 1st in the women's 1 mtr diving event and 2nd in the women's 3 meter diving event.

This is the first career award for Kozlovskij and the fourth for Figueroa.