Luke Sitz punches ticket to NCAA Championships on 1-Meter

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From SMUMustangs.com:

Luke Sitz punches ticket to NCAA Championships on 1-meter

IOWA CITY, Iowa (SMU) – Mustangs' freshman diver Luke Sitz secured his spot at the NCAA Championships with a solid performance on 1-meter on Monday at the NCAA Zone D Diving Championships at Campus Recreation and Wellness Center on the campus of the University of Iowa.

Sitz posted a cumulative final score of 735.90 in 12 dives during prelims and finals to place third in the event and earn a qualifying spot. The freshman recorded seven scores of 60 or higher to reach his final score.

John Dymond saw action on 1-meter in prelims, earning a score of 259.65 to tie for 19th, just one spot out of a finals qualification.

Both Dymond and Sitz are set to return on Tuesday at noon to compete on 3-meter. To qualify for the event at NCAA's, Sitz must place in the top 12, while Dymond needs a top-nine finish.

The 2025 NCAA Swimming & Diving Championships are set for March 26-29 in Federal Way, Washington. A full list of swimming qualifiers for the event will be announced on Wednesday.