LAS CRUCES, N.M. – The New Mexico State diving team is set to travel Flagstaff, Ariz., with a chance to capture a WAC Championship from Feb. 25-27 at Wall Aquatic Center. The Aggies will head to Flagstaff in second place after a strong performance from the swimming team at last week's swimming portion of WAC Championships in St. George, Utah.
 
"The divers and I are thrilled to be here in Flagstaff and have the opportunity to compete. It has been a long season with many twists and turns but we now have to opportunity to showcase all the hard work. These girls have been very disciplined this year with social distancing and following all required protocols in order to make it to this week. This is an excellent facility, and even though it's just the divers here, we know that people all over Aggie nation will be watching and cheering us on from afar."
 
The Aggie diving tandem of Italia Aranzabal and Taylor Jackson will look to make up ground on Northern Arizona at the three-day diving meet. Aranzabal, a sophomore, is the NM State record holder for the 3m (313.35). Aranzabal also competed at NCAA Diving Zones and the Mexican Olympic Trials last season.
 
Jackson is in her first season at NM State after transferring from Seton Hall. The senior from Thornton, Colo., is a former Big East Champion in the 3m.
 
Last week in St. George, Utah, the Aggie swimmers put the Aggies in prime position with a strong showing at WAC Championships. NM State currently sits just eight-and-a-half points out of first place heading into the diving program. Maude Boily-Dufour swept the backstroke events, taking home gold in the 100 Back with a school record 54.04 and the 200 Back with a 1:57.65.
 
Follow Along
Live results for all of this weekend's actions can be found here.
 
Where to Watch
Finals sessions each night are set to broadcast on ESPN+. Fans outside the US can catch finals action on the WAC Digital Network. Prelims will broadcast live on the WAC's Facebook page.
 
Full Standings
1. NAU                               572.5
2. NM State                       564
3. Northern Colorado         497.5
4. Grand Canyon               444
5. California Baptist           367
6. Idaho,                             335
7. Dixie State                     250
8. Seattle U                        165
 
WAC Diving Championships Schedule
Thursday, Feb. 25
3-meter
Prelims: 2 p.m.
Finals: 7:30 p.m.
 
Friday, Feb. 26
1-meter
Prelims: 10:30 a.m.
Finals: 6:30 p.m.
 
Saturday, Feb. 27
Platform
Prelims: 2 p.m.
Finals: 7:30 p.m.