HOUSTON – The New Mexico State swimming and diving team opened the Western Athletic Conference Championships on Wednesday at the CRWC Natatorium.
 
Through three events, the Aggies currently sit in third with 83 points on the women's side and trails three-time defending champion Northern Arizona (120) and Idaho (100).

"In Today's session we had some great energy, but also some nervous swims during the relays," head swimming and diving coach Rick Pratt said. "Our young group performed well during the 200 medley relay with Makena having the fastest fly split in program history. Our divers really had a strong day with two in finals. There is a lot of swimming moving into tomorrow and we've only scratched the surface. The energy and attitude of our team is infectious and I'm excited to see us continue."
 
NM State's 200 yard medley relay team of Alix Knagg, Hanna McGowan, Makena Sutherland and Johanna Pettersson took fifth, clocking in with a time of 1:42.12 while North Dakota took home the crown with a mark of 1:40.51. Sina Wegel, Picabo Bender and Lilly Araujo claimed sixth in the 800 yard freestyle relay, finishing in 7.25.55.
 
Sophomore diver Mackinna Hauff had a strong showing on the 3m and took fourth with a final score of 267.45 – which was good for second during the prelims. Fellow sophomore Raina Brommer checked in right behind Hauff in fifth with a tally of 266.65 – beating out her preliminary score by over 12 points (254.45).
 
Sheridan Decker and Abigail Watson were just short of making the finals on the 3m platform, checking in with a score of 209.15 and 207.50 – respectively.
 
New Mexico State returns to action tomorrow for day two of the WAC Championships with finals starting at 5 p.m. (MT) once again. Fans can also catch action throughout the conference championships by click here.

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