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.: Ouachita Baptist Downs Henderson State

Arkadelphia, AR , January 18th, 2008

After a slow start and only leading 48-44 at the first diving break,  The Ouachita Baptist University Lady Tigersharks roared back for a convincing 135-81 victory over rival Henderson State University.  Freshman Katie Patterson led the way with victories in the 200 free, 500 free and anchoring the winning 400 free relay.  She was supported by wins in the 100 free by Rachel Watson, the 200 back by Sarah Watson and in the 200 breast by Jenny Rocchio.
 
The Ouachita men's team started strong going 1-2 in the 400 medley relay and following that up with a 1-2 finish in the 1000 free.  Ouachita also had victories in the 50 free by Radu Badalac who also had a sizziling 45.71 leadoff leg on the 400 free relay.  They finished up with a final score of 129-93 over Henderson State.