FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (November 4, 2021) - The Lumberjacks will host the University of New Mexico Lobos at the Wall Aquatic Center for a meet on Saturday morning.
The last time the two teams met up was also in Flagstaff, on Nov. 1 of 2019, where NAU won 169-131. The Lumberjacks and the Lobos will compete in both swimming and diving this meet, with 3-meter diving taking place on Friday at 3 p.m. MST. The 1-meter dives are set to take place during the regular scheduled meet on Saturday morning.
Three weeks after the team's first competition of the season, where NAU hosted Arizona Christian and Ottawa University, the Lumberjacks are eager to get back into the pool for some more action. Saturday's meet will be the first NCAA matchup of the season for the 'Jacks.
NAU's divers will be competing in their first competition of the season, as ACU and Ottawa both do not have divers on their teams. Sophomore Victoria Knapp, who impressed many with her freshman year performance, returns for another season while focused on another WAC title. Knapp brought home gold in the WAC championships in the 3-meter and 1-meter dives.
New Mexico has competed in three meets this semester, along with an intrasquad meet. They began their season with a relay meet against Adams State, pulling out the 16-8 win. The Lobos found their second victory on the season at CSU Pueblo, 199-92. Most recently, last week UNM suffered their first loss to New Mexico State after a two-day meet with a final score of 157-196.
The meet is set to start at 10:30 a.m. MST, and will be open to the public to attend. Masks are recommended, not required, in indoor spaces on Northern Arizona's campus.
