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Wolfpack Diving Opens 2026-27 Season on the West Coast
10/17/2026 3:00:00 PM | Swimming
BERKELEY, CA. - NC State diving opened its 2026-27 season on the West Coast, competing against California and Stanford in its first meet of the year.
The Wolfpack welcomed two new faces to collegiate competition, as Fisher, Indiana, native Mason Lawson and San Jose, California, native Hailey Tipton made their collegiate debuts.
On the opening day, Lawson made an immediate impact on the 3-meter board, finishing fourth with a score of 294.30 to lead all freshmen in the event. Sophomore Riley McGrath also secured a podium finish, placing third with a score of 257.70, while Tipton followed closely behind in fourth with a score of 250.75.
NC State continued its competition on the 1-meter board, facing a tough challenge against its West Coast opponents.
On day two, the Wolfpack turned its attention to platform diving, where McGrath and Tipton both earned podium finishes. McGrath placed second with a score of 182.80, while Tipton secured third with a score of 218.55.
On the men's side, Lawson recorded a score of 255.80 to finish sixth in the platform event, adding another collegiate result to his debut weekend.
The Wolfpack will look to build on its opening-weekend performances as the 2026-27 season continues.
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