FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – The New Mexico State diving team kept the Aggies steady in second place following day one of the Western Athletic Conference Diving Championships at Wall Aquatic Center in Flagstaff, Ariz.
 
"These girls have worked so hard this season and we were ready to see it pay off," said diving coach Miranda King. "Unfortunately, prelims got off to a little bit of a rocky start this morning, but both girls improved with their second round of diving. Taylor took advantage of the finals and moved up two spots in the last 3-meter meet of her career. We've got 1-meter tomorrow morning, and the girls are looking to take advantage of another opportunity to compete."
 
Italia Aranzabal and Taylor Jackson both competed in today's 3-meter event. Aranzabal finished outside of the top-eight but finished strong with second place in the consolation final.
 
A solid final dive in the preliminary round help propel Taylor Jackson into the final. Jackson would go on to finish seventh with a score of 225.40.
 
The Aggie divers are set to compete in the 1-meter tomorrow, Feb. 26. Fans can stream the action on Facebook Live courtesy of NAU Swimming and Diving.
 
Following Diving Championships, scores will be added to las week's swimming scores and a champion will be named.
 
Full Standings
1. NAU                           633
2. NM State                   584
3. Northern Colorado     499.5
4. Grand Canyon           466.5
5. California Baptist       386
6. Idaho,                        355
7. Dixie State                 250
8. Seattle U                   165
 
WAC Diving Championships Schedule
 
Friday, Feb. 26
1-meter
Prelims: 10:30 a.m. (MT)
Finals: 6:30 p.m.
 
Saturday, Feb. 27
Platform
Prelims: 2 p.m.
Finals: 7:30 p.m.