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I knew instantly that MSU was the place for me as I felt so welcomed by everyone. I trust coach Dave in helping me achieve my full potential! I can&#8217;t wait for the next few years, Go Bears!!!&#8221;<\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Currently, Southward swims for the Ellesmere College Titans in the UK under the tutelage of Coach <strong>Alan Bircher<\/strong>. She has previously represented Great Britain at the European Youth Olympics and the European Junior Championships.<\/p>\n<p>Her best times in SCM \/ LCM:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>100 Back &#8211; 1:01.10 \/ 1:02.44<\/li>\n<li>200 Back &#8211; 2:10.40 \/ 2:14.32<\/li>\n<li>100 Fly &#8211; 1:01.77 \/ 1:2.65<\/li>\n<li>200 IM &#8211; 2:18.55 \/ 2:20.55<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When Southward&#8217;s times are converted, it becomes clear that she is poised to make her mark within the Missouri Valley Conference. 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