University of Georgia Athletics
Tuesday, March 12
Athens, Ga.
11 a.m. / 3:15 p.m.
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NCAA Zone B Diving Championships
Photo by: Tony Walsh/UGAAA
Wenzel Finishes 13th on Platform at Zones
March 12, 2024 | Swimming & Diving, Men's Swimming & Diving, Women's Swimming & Diving
ATHENS, Ga. – Three members of the University of Georgia diving team reached finals on the third day of competition at the NCAA Zone B Diving Championships Tuesday at Bauerle Pool at Gabrielsen Natatorium.
Senior Meghan Wenzel just missed out on qualifying for all three events as she finished 13th in the women's platform with a score of 502.60. Wenzel rebounded from a 37.20 on her third dive to finish with scores of 65.60 and 52.20 and nearly earn another NCAA bid. In prelims, she made an impressive comeback, overcoming a tough second dive to finish 17th with a score of 232.30. The Hatfield, Pennsylvania native will compete on both springboards next week at the NCAA Championships in Athens.
In the men's 3-meter prelims, senior Rhett Hopkins finished 20th with a score of 323.15, closing strong with 63.55 and 64.60 scores on his final two dives. Freshman Matthew Bray followed behind in 21st place with a mark of 321.20.
The NCAA Zone B Championships conclude tomorrow with the men's platform and team events. The men's session begins at 11 a.m., followed by the team exhibition at 2:30 p.m. Admission is free to all fans at Gabrielsen Natatorium. Live results are available at https://gado.gs/zones24.
For all news and updates about Georgia swimming and diving, follow the Bulldogs on Twitter (@UGASwimDive), Instagram (@ugaswimdive), and Facebook (UGA Swimming and Diving).
RESULTS
Men's 3-meter (Prelims)
20. Rhett Hopkins, 323.15
21. Matthew Bray, 321.60
Women's Platform (Prelims)
17. Meghan Wenzel, 232.30
Women's Platform (Final)
13. Meghan Wenzel, 502.60
Senior Meghan Wenzel just missed out on qualifying for all three events as she finished 13th in the women's platform with a score of 502.60. Wenzel rebounded from a 37.20 on her third dive to finish with scores of 65.60 and 52.20 and nearly earn another NCAA bid. In prelims, she made an impressive comeback, overcoming a tough second dive to finish 17th with a score of 232.30. The Hatfield, Pennsylvania native will compete on both springboards next week at the NCAA Championships in Athens.
In the men's 3-meter prelims, senior Rhett Hopkins finished 20th with a score of 323.15, closing strong with 63.55 and 64.60 scores on his final two dives. Freshman Matthew Bray followed behind in 21st place with a mark of 321.20.
The NCAA Zone B Championships conclude tomorrow with the men's platform and team events. The men's session begins at 11 a.m., followed by the team exhibition at 2:30 p.m. Admission is free to all fans at Gabrielsen Natatorium. Live results are available at https://gado.gs/zones24.
For all news and updates about Georgia swimming and diving, follow the Bulldogs on Twitter (@UGASwimDive), Instagram (@ugaswimdive), and Facebook (UGA Swimming and Diving).
RESULTS
Men's 3-meter (Prelims)
20. Rhett Hopkins, 323.15
21. Matthew Bray, 321.60
Women's Platform (Prelims)
17. Meghan Wenzel, 232.30
Women's Platform (Final)
13. Meghan Wenzel, 502.60
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