The
University of Florida Swimming and Diving program displayed its depth in
capturing the teams’ fourth consecutive Pinch A Penny All Florida Invitational.
Both the Gator men’s and women’s sqauds defeated programs from the state of
Florida in a postseason style format with early morning prelims and evening
finals.
Over
the course of the three-day meet, the Orange and Blue registered 21 NCAA
provisional cuts. On the final day of competition, the Gators emerged
victorious in 10 out of 12 events. Throughout the weekend, the Gator teams
brought home victories in all five relays.
Teams:
Florida
State, University of Miami, Nova Southeastern, North Florida, Southern Florida
and Florida Gulf Coast attended the three-day meet at the O’Connell Center. The
Seminoles will return to Gainesville for a dual meet on Jan. 4.
Scores:
Women’s
team rankings:
1.
University of Florida 1146 2. Florida State
University 798
3.
Florida Gulf Coast University 695 4. University of Miami 400
5.
Florida Southern College 346 6. University of North
Florida 286
7.
Nova Southeastern University 119
Men’s
team rankings:
1.
University of Florida 1269 2. Florida State
University 970
3.
Florida Southern College 487 4. Nova Southeastern
University 449
5.
University of Miami 105