CONWAY, Ark. - Hendrix lost to Rhodes (Tenn.), 190-44, in the season-opening dual meet for both teams Friday inside Bob Courtway Pool.

"It was great to see our team race against probably the strongest team in our conference," Hendrix head coach Tony Marleneanu said. "This was a great test for us to see where we stand, and I was really impressed to see every single one of my athletes stepping up. It is amazing to see such fast times so early in the season, so we are very excited of what we can accomplish this season. I would like to congratulate my team for showing such great team spirit. Now, it is time to get back in the water and continue to work hard."

Allie Rogers finished second in the 100-yard backstroke for Hendrix in a time of 1:00.09.

In 1-meter diving, Kirsten Nicholas finished second for the Warriors with 187.90 points. She placed second in 3-meter diving after totaling 176.20 points.

Hendrix's 200-yard medley relay team of Rogers, Sarah Linneman, Angelique Longobardi and McKenzie Tucker placed third with a time of 1:54.32. The 200-yard freestyle relay team of Linneman, Longobardi, Kathryn Youn and Jovankah Rodriguez finished third in 1:48.33.

The Warriors host the Hendrix Relays on Oct. 29 at 5:30 p.m. CT.