In a final show of strength before the year ends, Kentucky diving will compete at the Auburn Diving Invitational from December 17th to 20th at the James E. Martin Aquatic Center. The Wildcats will be represented by Sam Duncan, Gavin Hang, Devynn Bishop, Jodi Cobb, Abby Devereaux, Claire McDaniels, and Kristy Pfaff. The meet will also feature divers from Auburn, Missouri, and Illinois.
The competition will include events such as the 1-meter springboard, 3-meter springboard, platform, and the new team event format. Kentucky has already had a strong season, with five individuals earning eight NCAA zone cuts. Abby Devereaux leads the pack with qualifying scores on all three apparatuses, while Sam Duncan has cuts for both the 1-meter and 3-meter springboards. Claire McDaniels, Devynn Bishop, and Kristy Pfaff have also achieved zone standard scores on their respective events.
The Auburn Diving Invitational schedule is as follows:
Sunday, 12/17
11 a.m. – Women’s 1-meter
3 p.m. – Men’s and Women’s Team Event
Monday, 12/18
11 a.m. – Women’s 3-meter
3 p.m. – Men’s 1-meter
Tuesday, 12/19
11 a.m. – Men’s 3-meter
3 p.m. – Women’s Platform
Wednesday, 12/20
10 a.m. – Men’s Platform
(all times CST)
Fans can track the results live on the Dive Meets website. For the latest updates on UK Swim & Dive, follow the Wildcats on Twitter and Instagram at @UKSwimDive, and on Facebook at Kentucky Swimming and Diving.
