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SMU Diver Luke Sitz Named CSCAA Diver Of The Year
Sitz is the first Mustang to earn the prestigious CSCAA honor.
Mar. 31, 2026 at 5:07pm
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A cubist interpretation of a collegiate diver's explosive energy and precision, capturing the essence of Luke Sitz's championship-winning performances.Colorado Springs TodaySMU sophomore diver Luke Sitz has been named the 2026 College Swimming & Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) Men's Diver of the Year. Sitz is the first Mustang ever to earn the CSCAA honor, marking another program-first for the Texas native. At the 2026 NCAA DI Men's Swimming & Diving Championships, Sitz won the national championship on 1-meter and secured a silver medal on 3-meter, breaking the school record twice in a single day.
Why it matters
Sitz's CSCAA Diver of the Year award is a significant achievement for the SMU diving program, as he is the first Mustang to ever receive this prestigious honor. His NCAA title and record-breaking performances have elevated SMU's diving program to new heights and solidified Sitz's status as one of the top collegiate divers in the country.
The details
At the 2026 NCAA Championships, Sitz won the 1-meter title with a score of 428.10 and took silver on 3-meter with a school-record mark of 495.30, just 2.45 points shy of first place. His 3-meter score was 139.45 points higher than the previous year, showcasing his remarkable improvement. Sitz also found success at the conference level, winning SMU's first individual ACC Championship on 1-meter with a then-school record of 429.75. Throughout the 2025-26 season, he was named the ACC Diver of the Week five times, bringing his career total to 11, the second-most in conference history.
- At the 2026 NCAA DI Men's Swimming & Diving Championships, Sitz won the 1-meter national title and secured a silver medal on 3-meter.
- At the 2025 NCAA DI Swimming & Diving Championships, Sitz finished seventh overall as a freshman, earning him a spot on the All-America First-Team.
- At the 2025 USA Diving Winter Nationals, Sitz posted three podium finishes: bronze on 3-meter, silver on 1-meter and silver on 3-meter synchro.
- While competing at the World University Games in 2025, Sitz earned a bronze on 3-meter and a silver on 3-meter synchro, breaking a 28-year drought for Team UniUSA.
- At the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Diving Trials, Sitz placed third on 3-meter and fourth on 3-meter synchro, narrowly missing the team as a high schooler.
The players
Luke Sitz
A sophomore diver at SMU who has been named the 2026 CSCAA Men's Diver of the Year, the first Mustang to ever earn this prestigious honor.
Scott Donie
The last time a Mustang earned an NCAA title in diving was in 1990, when Scott Donie won gold on 3-meter and on platform.
What’s next
Sitz will look to continue his dominant performances at the 2027 NCAA DI Men's Swimming & Diving Championships as he aims to defend his 1-meter title and improve on his 3-meter silver medal.
The takeaway
Luke Sitz's CSCAA Diver of the Year award is a testament to the exceptional talent and dedication of the SMU diving program. His NCAA championship, school records, and international success have elevated the Mustangs' diving program to new heights and solidified Sitz's status as one of the top collegiate divers in the country.
