ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Junior Dylan Norby represented SUNY-Binghamton at the NCAA Division I Zone A Diving Meet in March 9-11 at Kinney Natatorium on the campus of the U.S. Naval Academy, highlighting a strong showing for the program on the national stage.
Norby, a Menomonie High School graduate who earned a Wisconsin High School state diving title, was joined by freshman Samuel Pikofsky-Christiansen and senior Elizabeth Tirado at the meet, which features top qualifiers from across the region. There are five NCAA Zone Diving Meets held annually, with divers earning spots by reaching qualifying standards during the regular season.
On the men’s side, competitors must score at least 300 points in the one-meter event or 320 in the three-meter competition to qualify. Norby met those marks during the season, as did Pikofsky-Christiansen and sophomore Jacob Koclanis.
This year marks the first time since 2022 that Binghamton has sent divers to the NCAA Zone Meet. The program also set a new benchmark with four total qualifiers between the men’s and women’s teams, the most in school history.
Norby entered the meet following a strong conference performance, where he was a finalist at the America East Championships. He also earned America East Diver of the Week honors multiple times during the 2025-26 season.
“This season was one for the books,” Binghamton diving coach Heather Colby said. “We have been endlessly proud of our ability to stick together in times of hardship and in triumph. We have been so committed to the team and sport. It’s been a gift and I can’t wait for next season.”
The NCAA Zone A meet included 70 men’s divers and 93 women’s divers, representing programs from across the Northeast.
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