UB Diving Invite
Bulls Take Gold, Silver & Bronze at Day One of UB Diving Invite
1/12/2024 2:28:00 PM | Swimming and Diving
BUFFALO, N.Y. – The University at Buffalo swimming and diving team opened the UB Diving Invite Friday morning with the eight programs competing in 3-meter diving. Buffalo's very own Victoria Franz took first place, with a score of 341.90.
The Bulls dominated the leaderboards in an event of 37 divers, with Buffalo taking five of the 12 spots in the finals. Franz's first place finish highlighted the event, but the Bulls had a strong team performance in the finals with Marialis Kwak placing second (325.90), Presley Dorsett taking third (310.90), Maggie Meyers finishing ninth (262.85) and Sophie Meuwissen placing 11th (239.30).
Dorsett was also one of three Bulls to set a new personal record on Friday, with the junior's score of 310.90 being a new personal best. Dorsett's score also cracks the top-ten in school history, ranking eighth.
In the preliminary round, Buffalo had the top four divers, with Franz finishing in first (340.95), Kwak taking second (309.55), Dorsett placing third (274.65) and Meuwissen finishing in fourth (269.20). Meyers (11th, 252.25) and Mallory Hanna (13th, 246.65) also had strong performances for the Bulls in the preliminary round.
The other two Buffalo divers to set new personal records on Friday were freshmen Meuwissen (269.20) and Meyers (262.85).
Results from throughout the weekend can be accessed here.
The action continues on Saturday morning at 11am with day two of the UB Diving Invite featuring 1-meter and team diving. For coverage throughout the weekend, check out the official website of the Buffalo Bulls, and follow the program on Instagram (@UBSwimDiveTeam), X (@UBSwimDiveTeam) and Facebook ("Buffalo Bulls Swimming and Diving").
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