Freshman diver Sydney Jackson edged out fellow first-year teammate Joelle Gallais to take 12th place on day one of the UB Diving Invite.
1/11/2019 4:19:00 PM | Women's Swimming and Diving
Buffalo, N.Y. -Â Toledo freshmen divers Joelle Gallais and Sydney Jackson wrapped up day one of the University at Buffalo Diving Invitational this afternoon. Both Rockets put up strong efforts in the morning 1-meter preliminaries, but neither advanced to the 1-meter finals.
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"There were some ups and downs today but overall I am happy with how it went, especially since Joelle and Sydney competed some new dives for the first time," diving coach Gabby Agostino said. "Overall it was a good first day and we're looking forward to getting back after it tomorrow morning."
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Jackson was the top Rocket on day one, finishing in 12th place with 222.95 points. Her effort edged out Gallais, who took 13th after earning a score of 221.35. Only the top eight divers advance to the finals.
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Ohio's Olivia Dillon advanced to take first overall on day one, earning a score of 264.50. She was followed by Buffalo divers Jae Sarkis (251.15) and Journi Northorp (243.95).
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Toledo returns to the boards again tomorrow morning for 3-meter competition. Prelims kick off at 11:00 a.m. with finals following immediately after. Fans can follow the action live on Dive Meets here.
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"There were some ups and downs today but overall I am happy with how it went, especially since Joelle and Sydney competed some new dives for the first time," diving coach Gabby Agostino said. "Overall it was a good first day and we're looking forward to getting back after it tomorrow morning."
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Jackson was the top Rocket on day one, finishing in 12th place with 222.95 points. Her effort edged out Gallais, who took 13th after earning a score of 221.35. Only the top eight divers advance to the finals.
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Ohio's Olivia Dillon advanced to take first overall on day one, earning a score of 264.50. She was followed by Buffalo divers Jae Sarkis (251.15) and Journi Northorp (243.95).
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Toledo returns to the boards again tomorrow morning for 3-meter competition. Prelims kick off at 11:00 a.m. with finals following immediately after. Fans can follow the action live on Dive Meets here.
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