The Indiana University men’s and women’s diving teams finished the NCAA Zone C Diving Championships by earning two more spots at the NCAA Championships at the Counsilman-Billingsley Aquatic Center in Bloomington, Ind.
In the women’s platform dive, two-time Big Ten and 2015 NCAA champion in the event Jessica Parratto won, posting a score of 627.60 to qualify for the event at next week’s NCAA Championships.
The redshirt sophomore had a great showing at the NCAA Zone C Championships, placing first in the platform, second in the 3-meter and third in the 1-meter dives.
Also for IU, Michal Bower will dive in the 1-meter and 3-meter events at the NCAA’s.
In the men’s platform dive, James Connor clinched a berth to the event at the NCAA Championships, placing seventh with a score of 688.60. Connor will dive all three events for the Hoosiers at NCAA’s.
Cody Coldren just missed qualifying for all three events at the NCAA Championships, placing eighth with a total of 658.90. Michael Hixon finished 13th with a score of 639.35, missing out by one spot for qualifying in the event at the NCAA Championships.
Next up for the Indiana University swimming and diving teams will be the NCAA Championships at the IU Natatorium in Indianapolis, Ind. The women’s championship runs from March 15-18, while the men’s takes place from March 22-25.
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Men’s Platform Dive
- James Connor – 688.60
- Cody Coldren – 658.90
- Michael Hixon – 639.35
Women’s Platform Dive
- Jessica Parratto – 627.60
