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Ferrucci Shines at NCAAs with 11th-Place Finish
NCAA Championships to continue through Saturday
FEDERALWAY, Wash. –
Sophomore diver Greg Ferrucci powered his way to an 11th-place finish
on the one-meter springboard at day one of the 2012 NCAA Swimming and
Diving Championships on Thursday night by way of scoring a 342.55,
finishing higher than any other SEC diver in the field.
“Outstanding
effort by Greg Ferrucci today,” UK head diving coach Ted Hautau said.
“He was a little off on his timing on his first two dives in the
prelims, but settled in and moved into the top-16 midway through the
prelims. He never quits no matter the circumstance, or how the
competition is going. He is like a pitbull.”
Also
competing Thursday was Tyler Reed and Lucas Gerotto representing the
Blue and White on the swimming side. Reed competed in the 50-freestyle
and took home a 46th-place finish recording a time of 20.06. Gerotto
competed in the 200-IM, placing 51st overall with a time of 1:51.17.
“Even
though Greg and Tyler didn’t score, they showed signs of being ready
for their better events.” UK head swimming coach Gary Conelly said.
“Greg (Ferrucci) continues to shine. He handled the pressure well and
really came through with a great performance. We are excited and
looking forward to tomorrow.”
The 2012 NCAA Swimming and
Diving Championships will continue Friday with a full slate of
competition at the Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center. Fans can
watch the night session live on ESPN3.com with national coverage
beginning at 10:00 p.m. ET.
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