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Sunday, January 14
Los Angeles, Calif.
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Bruin Diving Invitational
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Del Angel Wins Platform on Day Three of Bruin Invite
1/14/2024 7:23:00 PM | Men's Swimming & Diving, Women's Swimming & Diving
MINNEAPOLIS - The Minnesota Golden Gophers diving team completed the final day of the Bruin Diving Invitational on Sunday in Los Angeles, Calif.
Sophomore Vivi Del Angel closed out the three-day meet with a victory on the platform. Del Angel went into the finals leading the pack after scoring a 307.10 in the preliminary round. Her score of 303.30 in the finals propelled her into a first-place finish on the final day of the invite.
Senior Megan Phillip finished just outside of the top-12 divers that advanced to the finals. Her score of 207.95 placed her at 14th, just shy of advancement.
The men closed out the meet with both divers finishing in the top ten on the 1-meter. Freshman YuTong Wang placed fifth in the prelims with a score of 328.35. With a score of 384.05 in the finals, Wang was able to secure a second place finish.
After scoring a 278.95 in the preliminary round, sophomore Drew Bennett improved in the finals. His score of 348.55 in the finals was enough to boost him into the top-10, finishing in eighth place.
The Minnesota swimming and diving teams will be back in action on Jan. 19 at the Pittsburgh dual meet.
Sophomore Vivi Del Angel closed out the three-day meet with a victory on the platform. Del Angel went into the finals leading the pack after scoring a 307.10 in the preliminary round. Her score of 303.30 in the finals propelled her into a first-place finish on the final day of the invite.
Senior Megan Phillip finished just outside of the top-12 divers that advanced to the finals. Her score of 207.95 placed her at 14th, just shy of advancement.
The men closed out the meet with both divers finishing in the top ten on the 1-meter. Freshman YuTong Wang placed fifth in the prelims with a score of 328.35. With a score of 384.05 in the finals, Wang was able to secure a second place finish.
After scoring a 278.95 in the preliminary round, sophomore Drew Bennett improved in the finals. His score of 348.55 in the finals was enough to boost him into the top-10, finishing in eighth place.
The Minnesota swimming and diving teams will be back in action on Jan. 19 at the Pittsburgh dual meet.
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