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2024 MVC Championship Fan Guide: Missouri State Fighting for 8th-Straight Title
2024 MISSOURI VALLEY CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS
- Dates: Wednesday, February 21 – Saturday, February 24
- Location: Deaconess Aquatic Center, Evansville, IN
- Defending Champions (women): Missouri State (6x)
- Live Results (via MeetMobile)
- Live Video
- Championship Central
- Teams: Evansville, Illinois State, Indiana State, Little Rock, Missouri State, Northern Iowa, Southern Illinois, Valparaiso, UIC
SCHEDULE
WEDNESDAY (2/21)
- 200 medley relay
- 800 free relay
THURSDAY (2/22)
- 500 free
- 200 IM
- 50 free
- 1-meter diving
- 200 free relay
FRIDAY (2/23)
- 100 fly
- 400 IM
- 200 free
- 100 breast
- 100 back
- 3-meter diving
- 400 medley relay
SATURDAY (2/24)
- 200 back
- 100 free
- 200 breast
- 200 fly
- 1650 free
- 400 free relay
2023 RECAP
Final Team Scores:
- Missouri State – 1,326
- Indiana State – 1,200.5
- Illinois State – 997
- Northern Iowa – 881
- Southern Illinois – 854
- Marshall – 791
- UIC – 718.5
- Evansville – 390
- Little Rock – 351
- Valparaiso – 187
Awards:
- Swimmer of the Year: Madyson Morse, Illinois State
- Freshman Swimmer of the Year: Olivia Herron, Southern Illinois
- Swimming Coach of the Year: Dave Collins, Missouri State
- Diver of the Year: Eva Reyes, Illinois State
- Freshman Diver of the Year: Kerry-Leigh Morrison, UIC
- Diving Coach of the Year: Susan Bromberg, UIC
- Elite 17: Kelly Sego, Missouri State
Missouri State won their 7th-straight Missouri Valley Conference team title last year, beating runner-up Indiana State by 125.5 points.
STARS
Celia Pulido, Southern Illinois
Celia Pulido, a Southern Illinois junior, is without question one of the fastest swimmers in the Missouri Valley Conference, and a top mid major swimmer in the NCAA currently. Last year, Pulido was a bit down from her performances as a freshman, but she still managed to win the 100 back (52.88) and 200 back (1:56.01).
Pulido is the MVC Record holder in both backstroke events, holding careers best of 51.82 in the 100 back and 1:54.26 in the 200 back. That 51.82 100 back was swum at mid season this year at the Purdue Invite. Pulido also leads the 200 back this season with a 1:55.30.
Madyson Morse, Illinois State
The reigning Swimmer of the Year, Illinois State’s Madyson Morse, took her fifth year of NCAA eligibility to return to the Redbirds for one more season. Morse swam exceptionally well at the MVC Championships last year, winning the 200 IM (2:00.61), 100 breast (1:00.34), and 200 breast (2:11.58). Additionally, she broke the MVC championship and conference records in both breaststroke events as well.
Morse has been very good so far this season. She leads the MVC in the 100 breast heading into the meet, having gone a 1:00.80 at the Purdue Invite. Morse has also been 2:14.10 already in the 200 breast this year, which comes in at #2 in the conference. Meanwhile, she’s down the list in the 200 IM, having only been 2:05.48 this season, which ranks her 17th.
Olivia Herron, Southern Illinois
Southern Illinois sophomore Olivia Herron returns to the Salukis after winning Freshman Swimmer of the Year last year. Last year, Herron came in 3rd in the 200 IM (2:01.55), 2nd in the 400 IM (4:18.34), and 2nd in the 200 breast (2:12.44). While Herron took 2nd in the 400 IM last year, it would seem she’s probably going to do the 100 breast this year. She currently ranks 2nd in the conference in the 100 breast with her career best of 1:01.09. On top of that, Herron leads the MVC in the 200 breast this season, having put up a 2:12.08, and she leads the 200 IM as well with a 2:01.28.
It’s possible Herron sticks with the 400 IM this season. She’s been 4:22.73 in the event this season, which puts her 5th in the conference.
Faith Larsen, Northern Iowa
Northern Iowa junior Faith Larsen is a force to be reckoned with as a sprinter within the Missouri Valley Conference. Larsen is the defending MVC champion in the 50 free, having won the event in 22.50 last year. She also took 3rd in the 100 free with a 50.26.
Larsen has been excellent so far this season, particularly in the 100 free. She’s been faster than she was last year, having swum a 49.72 at the WVU Invite at mid season, which currently ranks 2nd in the conference. Larsen also leads the MVC this season in the 50 free with a 22.54, setting her up nicely to defend her title.
Claire Parsons, Indiana State
Indiana State has added freshman Claire Parsons, who looks primed to make a huge impact in her first MVC Championship. Parsons leads the conference this season in the 500 free with a 4:51.86, a time which she swam at the Miami University Invite. She also leads the conference in the 1650 free with a 16:52.20. For what it’s worth, Parsons also clocked the top 1000 time in the conference this season, having gone a 9:58.88 at a dual meet with Illinois State.
Last year, it took a 16:50.44 to win the 1650 free, while it also took a 4:51.27 to win the 500 free.
RACES TO WATCH
100/200 Breast
The breaststroke events at this year’s MVC Championships should be some of the best races of the meet. Madyson Morse won both breaststroke events last year, however, Olivia Herron has made another step forward in her sophomore season.
In the 100 breast, Morse leads the conference this season with a 1:00.80, while Herron isn’t far behind, ranking 2nd with a 1:01.09. Morse set the conference record in the event last year with a 1:00.34, so we’ll see if she’s able to get down to that time again. Morse should certainly be viewed as the favorite going into the meet but Herron is coming, there’s no doubt about that.
Meanwhile, Herron currently leads the conference in the 200 breast with a 2:12.08. That’s a full 2 seconds faster than Morse’s season best of 2:14.10. That being said, Morse did set the conference record last year with a 2:11.58, so she’s still holding a faster career best than Herron. Regardless of who comes out on top, both breaststroke races should be thrilling.
100 Free
Defending champion Jordan Wenner (Missouri State) is back for her senior year and looking to defend her title in the event. Wenner has already been under her winning time of 50.03 from last season, having clocked a 49.64 at the Purdue Invite.
Wenner has her work cut out for her, however. Faith Larsen ripped a 49.72 in the 100 free at mid season, putting her less than a tenth of a second behind Wenner in the conference rankings.
Meanwhile, Indiana State’s Chloe Farro is knocking on the door of breaking 50 seconds as well, having posted a 50.02 at her mid season invite.
200 IM
The 200 IM is another Morse/Herron showdown, but there are other players in the mix there. Morse is the defending champion, having clocked a 2:00.61 to win last season. She hasn’t been quite up to that time so far this season, only having been 2:05.48.
Herron took 3rd last year but has already swum a career best this season and currently leads the conference with a 2:01.28 this season. Teammate Celia Pulido is also in the mix, having taken 4th in the event last season.
Missouri State’s Kelly Sego came in 2nd last year and she’s been 2:02.98 in the event this season, which is good for 7th in the conference.
There’s just so much depth in the event this year. Northern Iowa’s Amber Finke has already been 2:01.74 this season, which is the 2nd-fastest performance in the conference. Indiana State also has a great pair of swimmers in Alexandria Cotter and Dorotea Bukvic, who have been 2:02.30 and 2:02.51 respectively this season.
SWIMSWAM’S PICKS (TOP 3)
- Missouri State
- Indiana State
- Southern Illinois
It’s hard to pick against a team that has won 7-straight conference titles. It’s especially difficult to pick against this Missouri State team since they didn’t lose a huge amount of firepower from last year’s championship team.
While MSU comes into this meet as the favorite, both Indiana State and Southern Illinois have built very good rosters and could give Missouri State problems.
A Jackson County judge on Friday denied Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway’s attempt to immediately stop Kansas City-based CBD American Shaman and several affiliated companies from selling kratom products.
The motion for a temporary restraining order, which was filed alongside the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, took particular aim at the more potent 7-OH products, which Hanaway argues are “hazardous opioids” banned by state and federal law.
Jackson County Circuit Judge Charles McKenzie’s ruling Friday stated there are “competing affidavits” from experts on both sides of the argument, following a hearing on the motion earlier this week.
“The court cannot find, based on the oral argument of the parties, the respective competing affidavits presented and the pleadings, whether the plaintiff is likely to succeed on the merits at this juncture in the proceedings in order for the court to grant relief in the form of a temporary restraining order,” McKenzie’s order states.
Hanaway’s argument was backed by sworn statements from an undercover narcotics officer with the highway patrol who said 7-OH is being used to cut fentanyl and a woman whose brother died from a kratom overdose.
Her office also submitted an FDA report that points to 7-OH as “a potent opioid that poses an emerging public health threat” and states health data showing synthetic 7-OH was involved in at least 197 Missouri deaths.
American Shaman submitted statements of its own from five toxicology and addiction experts, who largely said there wasn’t enough evidence to show that 7-OH and kratom posed a public health risk. One who researched narcotics said she had never heard of 7-OH being used to cut fentanyl.
Company owner Vince Sanders’ statement detailed how he came up with the idea to create 7-OH products, which now have an “enormous” demand, particularly among people who need pain management.
Sanders could not be reached for comment about the ruling on Friday.
McKenzie denied a temporary restraining order “without prejudice,” meaning that he would like to see more evidence.
“It is because of this finding that the court determines it necessary to hold an additional hearing,” he wrote, “where it can consider the parties’ respective positions with the potential of testimonial evidence and other properly introduced evidence, all as more fully developed by the parties, in order to further analyze these issues.”
The judge will consider “other injunctive relief sought in the pleadings at a future hearing to consider the issues,” the order states.
Hanaway filed a similar lawsuit Thursday against Relax Relief Rejuvenate Trading LLC, and its owners Dustin Robinson and Ajaykumar Patel.
The group received a warning letter from the FDA for producing 7-OH products last year, similar to one received by Shaman Botanicals.
“This is another step in our ongoing crackdown on kratom manufacturers who flout the law and try to justify endangering Missourians in the name of profit,” Hanaway said in a press release Thursday.
“Our mission is to safeguard Missourians from unregulated and addictive substances, and we will continue to pursue every legal tool available to protect public health and safety.”
The Missouri Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at May 10, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Pick 3 numbers from May 10 drawing
Midday: 7-2-5
Midday Wild: 7
Evening: 9-6-8
Evening Wild: 7
Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 4 numbers from May 10 drawing
Midday: 7-1-9-9
Midday Wild: 1
Evening: 6-9-8-9
Evening Wild: 2
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash Pop numbers from May 10 drawing
Early Bird: 02
Morning: 11
Matinee: 10
Prime Time: 12
Night Owl: 11
Check Cash Pop payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Show Me Cash numbers from May 10 drawing
09-18-23-31-39
Check Show Me Cash payouts and previous drawings here.
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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
All Missouri Lottery retailers can redeem prizes up to $600. For prizes over $600, winners have the option to submit their claim by mail or in person at one of Missouri Lottery’s regional offices, by appointment only.
To claim by mail, complete a Missouri Lottery winner claim form, sign your winning ticket, and include a copy of your government-issued photo ID along with a completed IRS Form W-9. Ensure your name, address, telephone number and signature are on the back of your ticket. Claims should be mailed to:
Ticket Redemption
Missouri Lottery
P.O. Box 7777
Jefferson City, MO 65102-7777
For in-person claims, visit the Missouri Lottery Headquarters in Jefferson City or one of the regional offices in Kansas City, Springfield or St. Louis. Be sure to call ahead to verify hours and check if an appointment is required.
For additional instructions or to download the claim form, visit the Missouri Lottery prize claim page.
When are the Missouri Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 9:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 10 p.m. Tuesday and Friday.
- Pick 3: 12:45 p.m. (Midday) and 8:59 p.m. (Evening) daily.
- Pick 4: 12:45 p.m. (Midday) and 8:59 p.m. (Evening) daily.
- Cash4Life: 8 p.m. daily.
- Cash Pop: 8 a.m. (Early Bird), 11 a.m. (Late Morning), 3 p.m. (Matinee), 7 p.m. (Prime Time) and 11 p.m. (Night Owl) daily.
- Show Me Cash: 8:59 p.m. daily.
- Lotto: 8:59 p.m. Wednesday and Saturday.
- Powerball Double Play: 9:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Missouri editor. You can send feedback using this form.
BURLINGTON JUNCTION, Mo. (KCTV) – A head-on collision on Highway 71 killed 3 people and seriously injured a 4th, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
State Troopers say the crash happened around 1:25 p.m. on Saturday, May 9, near the intersection of Highway 71 and 170th St. – about a mile and a half north of Burlington Junction.
Investigators say a 2026 Chevrolet Equinox, driven by a 59-year-old woman from Carthage, Texas, was heading north on the highway when it crossed the centerline.
The Chevrolet struck a southbound 2026 Ford Explorer head-on, according to MSHP. Both vehicles caught fire and came to rest in the southbound lane.
State Troopers note that the crash killed the Texas driver, a 67-year-old woman from Harlan, Iowa and a 76-year-old woman from Rockwell City, Iowa.
The Ford’s driver – a 72-year-old man from Rockwell City – was airlifted to Bryan West Medical Center in Lincoln, Nebraska, with serious injuries, according to first responders.
Troopers say all four people involved were wearing seatbelts at the time of the crash.
The cause of the collision remains under investigation.
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