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Deininger Named Conference Diver of the Week
10/25/2022 1:59:00 PM | Swimming & Diving
Cougar senior earns trio of top-three finishes at Houston Diving Invitational
HOUSTON – University of Houston senior Katie Deininger was named the American Athletic Conference Women's Diving Athlete of the Week, the league office announced Tuesday.
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Deininger earned her fifth career conference honor after sweeping the podium at the Houston Diving Invitational, winning both the 1-meter (294.55) and 3-meter (318.00) events as well as earning second place on the platform with a score of 216.15.
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AÂ native of Cave Creek, Ariz., Deininger placed third in the 3-meter event at the 2022 American Athletic Conference Championships. Deininger has also qualified for four consecutive NCAA Zone D Diving Championships, including earning spots in the 1-meter and 3-meter events for the 2023 NCAA Zone D Diving Championships.
UP NEXT
The Cougars return to the CRWC Natatorium to host their first dual meet of the season at 11 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 5, against American Athletic Conference rival Tulane. Fans can attend the meet free of charge with no student claim necessary. Â
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Join Houston Rise, a $150 million fundraising campaign for Houston Athletics dedicated to championship success in the Big 12 Conference. Every Houston Rise contribution prepares our Cougars to compete and win when we start Big 12 competition in July 2023. Click here to rise and be counted.
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JOIN the FREESTYLE FUND
Fans are invited to join the Freestyle Fund to support Houston Swimming & Diving. Freestyle Fund members provide financial support directly to Houston Swimming & Diving for needs beyond the program's operating budget. For more information, fans can click here.
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Fans can receive updates by following @UHCougarSwim on Twitter and catch up with the latest news and notes on the team by clicking LIKE on the team's Facebook page at UHCougarSwim or on the team's Instagram page at @uhcougarswim.
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Deininger earned her fifth career conference honor after sweeping the podium at the Houston Diving Invitational, winning both the 1-meter (294.55) and 3-meter (318.00) events as well as earning second place on the platform with a score of 216.15.
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AÂ native of Cave Creek, Ariz., Deininger placed third in the 3-meter event at the 2022 American Athletic Conference Championships. Deininger has also qualified for four consecutive NCAA Zone D Diving Championships, including earning spots in the 1-meter and 3-meter events for the 2023 NCAA Zone D Diving Championships.
UP NEXT
The Cougars return to the CRWC Natatorium to host their first dual meet of the season at 11 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 5, against American Athletic Conference rival Tulane. Fans can attend the meet free of charge with no student claim necessary. Â
Â
SUPPORT HOUSTON RISEÂ
Join Houston Rise, a $150 million fundraising campaign for Houston Athletics dedicated to championship success in the Big 12 Conference. Every Houston Rise contribution prepares our Cougars to compete and win when we start Big 12 competition in July 2023. Click here to rise and be counted.
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JOIN the FREESTYLE FUND
Fans are invited to join the Freestyle Fund to support Houston Swimming & Diving. Freestyle Fund members provide financial support directly to Houston Swimming & Diving for needs beyond the program's operating budget. For more information, fans can click here.
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STAY CONNECTED
Fans can receive updates by following @UHCougarSwim on Twitter and catch up with the latest news and notes on the team by clicking LIKE on the team's Facebook page at UHCougarSwim or on the team's Instagram page at @uhcougarswim.
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