Praasterink Punches Her Ticket to NCAAs on Platform

Wednesday, March 9

Ann Arbor, MI

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University of Louisville

NCAA Diving Zones

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March 09, 2022 | Swimming & Diving

Sneden and Smith final for the men

By: Nancy Worley

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- University of Louisville diver Else Praasterink punched her ticket to the 2022 NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships after finishing second in platform diving at the NCAA Zone Qualifying meet in Ann Arbor.

Praasterink was the top qualifier when she boarded a 303.05 in prelims and then finished second in the finals after posting a score of 592.05 on the platform.

On the men's side, Logan Smith and Adam Sneden advanced to the finals as well. Smith qualified 17^th with a 292.90 and Sneden was 16^th with a 294.45. In the finals, Smith finished 17^th overall with a 569.50 cumulative score and Sneden was 18^th with a 543.55.

In prelims, Kivanc Gur put up a 285.15, Che Stephens posted a 279.55 and Daniel Pinto had a 259.70.

Praasterink will join 15 Cardinal teammates at the 2022 Women's NCAA Swimming & Diving Championships March 16-19 in Atlanta, Georgia at Georgia Tech's McAuley Aquatic Center.