Ashland University's swimming and diving program will be represented by three divers at the 2024 NCAA Division II Championships. Sophomores Joey Lenczyk and Maddi Whitticar, along with freshman Riley Hunt, have qualified for the competition, marking a significant achievement for the program. The championships will take place at the Spire Academy in Geneva, Ohio, starting on Tuesday, March 12. Lenczyk and Hunt were named conference Divers of the Meet for men and women, respectively, at the 2024 Great Midwest Athletic Conference/Mountain East Conference Championships. They will be aiming to become the first AU swimmers/divers to achieve D-II All-American status since 2020 and the first based on competition since 2016.

By the Numbers
  • Lenczyk and Hunt were named conference Divers of the Meet at the 2024 Great Midwest Athletic Conference/Mountain East Conference Championships.
  • The men's 1-meter diving trials will take place on Wednesday, March 13, followed by finals at 5:30 p.m.
State of Play
  • Three Ashland University divers have qualified for the 2024 NCAA Division II Championships.
  • The championships will be held at the Spire Academy in Geneva, Ohio, starting on Tuesday, March 12.
What's Next

Lenczyk, Whitticar, and Hunt will be aiming to achieve D-II All-American status and make a mark for AU swimming and diving.

Bottom Line

Ashland University's diving program celebrates a significant milestone as three divers qualify for the 2024 NCAA Division II Championships, marking an important step in the program's pursuit of excellence.