Razorbacks Earn Two Top 10 Dive Finishes at SEC Championships

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The Arkansas swim and dive team competed on the first day of the SEC Championships in Knoxville, Tennessee. Sophomore divers Majo Sanchez and Lotti Hubert both earned top 10 finishes in the 1-meter diving event, with Hubert placing third overall to give the Razorbacks their first podium finish of the week.

Why it matters

The SEC Championships are a major annual event for the Arkansas swim and dive team, providing an opportunity for the athletes to compete against top talent from across the Southeastern Conference. Strong performances at this meet can help qualify swimmers and divers for NCAA championship events later in the season.

The details

In the 1-meter diving event, Sanchez made the B Finals with a preliminary score of 324.75 and went on to finish first in her B Finals heat, placing ninth overall with a final score of 292.05. Hubert secured a spot in the A Finals with a preliminary score of 319.28 and ultimately placed third overall with a final score of 315.00.

• The competition began on Tuesday, February 18, 2026.
• Preliminary competition in the 1-meter diving event took place in the early afternoon.
• 1-meter diving finals were held later that evening.

What’s next

Preliminary action for the 100 backstroke, 200 butterfly, and 100 breaststroke events will kick off at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, with finals in those events beginning at 4:30 p.m.