AUBURN, Ala. – Head diving coach John Fox couldn't have asked for a better start to the Auburn Diving Invitational on Sunday. Several season-bests and a career-high from Kyleigh Kidd paved the way for zones scores aplenty and a team event win.
The Auburn women wasted little time getting off to a hot start on Sunday.
Kyleigh Kidd, Ashlynn Sullivan and Abigail Farrar all came out blazing on the 1-meter springboard. All three Tigers put together a prelim list that featured scores north of 260, earning the trio a second list.
It was Kidd who bested everyone inside James E. Martin Aquatics Center, dialing up a thrilling 288.30 in finals for a new career high and her first win for the Orange and Blue.
Sullivan wasn't too far behind. Her 283.80 was a season-best and earned the senior fourth overall. Meanwhile, Farrar's 273.05 was also a season-high and fifth place.
All three have now clinched a spot on the 1-meter for the NCAA Zones Qualifier in March.
In the new team event, Fox's crew couldn't have asked for a better afternoon in the diving well. Sullivan, Kidd and Farrar combined for a 324.45, highlighted by a terrific platform dive from Farrar, as the Tigers took first place.
UP NEXT
The Tigers get ready for day two of the Auburn Diving Invitational. Monday features the women's 3-meter and men's 1-meter events. Both are slated to begin at 11 a.m. CT.
FULL SCHEDULE
Monday, Dec. 18
Women's 3-meter (Prelims & Finals) – 11 a.m. CT
Men's 1-meter (Prelims & Finals) – 11 a.m. CT
Tuesday, Dec. 19
Women's Platform (Prelims & Finals) – 11 a.m. CT
Men's 3-meter (Prelims & Finals) – 11 a.m. CT
Wednesday, Dec. 20
Men's Platform (Prelims & Finals) – 10 a.m. CT
Career-bests highlights day 1 of AU Diving Invite
