FGCU Divers to Compete at NCAA Zone Diving Championships

Alexandra Andueza and Bella Pfeil set to represent Florida Gulf Coast University at the high-stakes event.

Published on Mar. 7, 2026

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Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) divers Alexandra Andueza and Bella Pfeil are preparing to compete at the NCAA Zone B Diving Championships, hosted by the University of Georgia in Athens from March 8-11. The competition will feature a highly competitive field with teams from across the Southeast, and the top finishers will qualify for the NCAA Championships.

Why it matters

FGCU's presence at the NCAA Zone B Championships highlights the growing strength of the university's swimming and diving program. Andueza, in particular, has demonstrated consistent performance throughout the season and previously won back-to-back NJCAA national titles before joining FGCU.

The details

Andueza will participate in the 1-meter, 3-meter, and platform diving events, while Pfeil will focus on the 1-meter dive. The top 18 finishers in each preliminary round will advance to the finals, with 11 divers qualifying for the NCAA Championships on 1-meter, nine on 3-meter, and seven on platform.

  • The NCAA Zone B Diving Championships will take place from Sunday, March 8th to Wednesday, March 11th.
  • Andueza recently earned ASUN Diver of the Week honors on January 6, 2026, and achieved a zone-qualifying score of 286.65 in the 3m dive at the ASUN Championships on February 18, 2026.

The players

Alexandra Andueza

An FGCU diver who will compete in the 1-meter, 3-meter, and platform diving events. She previously won back-to-back NJCAA Swimming and Diving National Championships before joining FGCU.

Bella Pfeil

An FGCU diver who will focus on the 1-meter dive.

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What they’re saying

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The takeaway

FGCU's strong representation at the NCAA Zone B Diving Championships underscores the university's growing reputation in swimming and diving, with talented athletes like Alexandra Andueza leading the way.