Congratulations to our very own alumna Lana Janson on being selected as a 2026 CUSA Jim Castañeda Postgraduate Scholarship Recipient! 🐻🎓
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Ryan Lochte on joining Missouri State as assistant: "I'm coming into this role with humility, hunger, and a genuine passion to make an impact." usatoday.com/story/sports/co…
For those questioning why MO State…
Men’s: 22 conference titles and just won again in 2026 with records & NCAA qualifiers!
Women’s: 18 titles and always in the mix for NCAAs.
14 NCAA qualifiers. 5 Olympians. Now adding Ryan Lochte?? 🔥
"Yo, I want to be there!"
We caught up with new @MoStateSwim assistant coach Ryan Lochte today and talked about why he chose the Bears, why he's excited to coach, and how he already loves Springfield, Mo.
See the full thing here: ozarkssportszone.com/2026/05…
So many folks are asking, why the @MissouriStBears? Why is someone of Ryan Lochte's caliber headed to Springfield, MO? Why not the SEC or other Power 4 or other professional circuit?
Maybe folks shouldn't be sleeping on Missouri State?
NEW: 12 time USA Olympic medalist Ryan Lochte has joined Missouri State as an assistant swim and dive coach.
The move has surprised many in the swimming world 😳