The Bears had swept the Panthers on Oct. 16.
The scoring error occurred during the men’s 200-yard freestyle race.
Missouri State had four top-five finishers in the race. Bears swimmer Kevin Douglas finished fifth and was given a point. NCAA rules only allow for a maximum of three swimmers who can score in a single race; Douglas should have not been awarded a point.
So, with Douglas’ point being canceled, Drury swimmer David Wong, who finished sixth, was then awarded one point, giving the Panthers the victory.
Being swept by your rival was not the desired outcome for the Bears, but there was certainly some victories the team can be proud of.