Maria Sanchez Reaches Final in 3-Meter Dive, Finishes Fourth on Day One of NCAA Zone Diving Championships

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – On day one of the NCAA Zone Diving Championships, the Arkansas Dive Team had a solid day on the boards with freshman Maria Sanchez stealing the show. Sanchez posted a fourth-place finish in the 3-m finals with a score of 638.55 with the score landing her a spot in the NCAA Championships.

Results From 3-m Prelim Round

7 – Maria Sanchez (316.10)
31 – Kanah Pumphrey (272.95)
45 – Bryze Sanchez (249.25)
47 – Malea Martinez (248.45)
49 – Lauren French (245.85)
55 – Isabella Perreira (215.35)

Results From 3-m Finals

1 – Alejanada Estudillo Torres (687.45) – University of Texas
2 – Shiyun Lai (686.55) – University of Kansas
3 – Anna Kwong (675.40) – Texas Christian University
4 – Maria Sanchez (638.55) – University of Arkansas
5 – Viviana Del Angel (637.10) – University of Minnesota Twin Cities
6 – Else Praasterink (635.60) – Texas A&M University
7 – Megan Jolly (635.00) – University of Missouri
8 – Bayleigh Cranford (626.75) – The University of Texas
9 – Abigail Baxter (624.70) – University of Nebraska
10 – Michelle McLeod (624.45) – University of Houston
11 – Hailey Hernandez (624.15) – University of Texas
12 – Taylor Fox (623.80) – University of Texas
13 – Gabriela San Juan Carmona (619.60) – University of Missouri
14 – Jaiden Lynch (618.15) – University of Texas
15 – Kamryn Wong (615.45) – University of North Texas
16 – Amanda Salfort (614.40) – University of Texas
17 – Maggie Buckley (607.00) – Louisiana State University
18 – Makayla Hughbanks (598.30) – University of Iowa

The Hogs are back in action tomorrow afternoon for 1-m prelims at 12:00 p.m., followed immediately by the final.

How to Watch

The live stream of all events can be found here. The stream will begin with 1-m prelims tomorrow morning.