COLUMBIA, Mo. – Junior diver Tommaso Zannella earned All-America recognition Saturday, as University of Missouri swimming and diving wrapped up its 2024-25 campaign at the NCAA Men's Swimming and Diving Championships in Federal Way, Wash.
The Mizzou men secured a 36th-place finish overall, clinching its 14th national finish in 16 seasons at the NCAA Championships.
On the platform dive, Zannella made his way to finals after a career-high score of 351.50 in the preliminary round. He then capped his season with a 348.40 in the consolation final to finish 13th overall, garnering Honorable Mention All-America citation. Deacon Colbert and Derek Colbert also turned in strong efforts on the platform, finishing 21st and 23rd, respectively, to narrowly miss the final round. Deacon managed a career-best 321.50 after six dives, while Derek tallied a 317.90.
Junior Jan Zubik narrowly missed out on finals in the 200 fly, posting a time of 1:41.60. In the 100 free, senior Grant Bochenski led Tiger swimmers with a 42.70s standing. Freshman Luke Nebrich followed close behind, touching the wall in 42.84s.
The 400 free relay team featuring Bochenski, Nebrich, Darden Tate and Ethan Vance swam finals in 2:52.22.
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