SPRINGFIELD, MA (February 28, 2025) – Tufts University junior
Malia Leung placed seventh in one-meter diving at the NCAA Division III Region 3 Women's Championships hosted by Springfield College on Friday.
In her 11-dive program, Leung earned scores adding up to a 414.55 mark. She was less than three points out of fifth place. Four Jumbos were in action overall at the meet, which featured the top 29 divers from the Region. First-year
Luci Karp earned 16th place with a 394.50 score. First-year
Riley Metz scored 21st with a 376.80 total. Sophomore Ayra Gupta was 27th (344.85).
With eight berths into the upcoming NCAA Division III National Championship meet allocated for divers at the Springfield Regional, Leung's seventh-place finish in one-meter today puts her in position to potentially receive an NCAA national berth.
Tomorrow's NCAA Diving Regional results in the three-meter competition will factor into the eight overall berths as well, with opportunities for all four Jumbos to solidify a spot. Openings for NCAA alternates are also up for grabs.
The women's three-meter event on Saturday will begin at approximately 4:30 PM, following the men's one-meter competition which starts at noon.
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