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Utah Diving Ranked in First-Ever US PDCA Coaches Poll
10/16/2025 1:25 PM | Men's Swimming & Diving, Women's Swimming & Diving
Women of Utah billed ninth, combined team picked 13th in preseason rankings
SALT LAKE CITY – The University of Utah diving program was picked in the top 15 twice in the inaugural US Professional Diving Coaches Association Division I Coaches Poll.
The women's diving team was ranked ninth in the nation and the top team in the Big 12 Conference, while the Utes ranked 13th among all combined Division I programs and take the top spot in the Big 12.
"This is a huge honor to be ranked so highly in the coaches poll," said head diving coach Richard Marschner. "This recognition is coming directly from other coaches in the profession, and it is humbling to know that our peers have taken notice of the program that we have built here at Utah over the past decade and a half. I have always thought that we were a top program and now we proof in the poll that others see us as a national power as well.
"This ranking is not just about this year's team, it is a culmination of all the teams that have contributed to the Utah program before this year as well."
The PDCA created the new top 25 poll as a way to celebrate and recognize the best in NCAA diving. Indiana finished as the top squad in both the men's and combined polls while Texas took the top spot in the women's poll.
On the women's side, the Utes will be led by Kathryn Grant and Callie Eaglestone. Eaglestone was recognized as the Big 12 Freshman Diver of the Meet at the conference championships last season and the duo both represented the Utes at the NCAA Championships and will look to return to McAuley Aquatic Center in Atlanta come March.
Elias Petersen, last season's Big 12 Men's Diver of the Year, will look to anchor the men's side after placing fourth to earn All-America status on the 1-meter springboard and 25th on the 3-meter springboard at the 2025 Championships. He will be joined on the men's side by Auburn transfer Alex Just.
The 2025-26 season officially gets underway for Utah Swimming & Diving on Friday, Oct. 24, when the Utes travel to Wyoming for a dual meet against the Cowboys. Fans get their first chance to see this season's squad in action at Ute Natatorium when the Utes welcome Colorado Mesa to town on Halloween.
Fans can follow along on social media (X: @UTAHswimdive | Instagram: @utahswimdive | Facebook: FB.com/UtahUtesSwimDive), and the official mobile app of Utah Athletics, Utah360 -- download here.
The women's diving team was ranked ninth in the nation and the top team in the Big 12 Conference, while the Utes ranked 13th among all combined Division I programs and take the top spot in the Big 12.
"This is a huge honor to be ranked so highly in the coaches poll," said head diving coach Richard Marschner. "This recognition is coming directly from other coaches in the profession, and it is humbling to know that our peers have taken notice of the program that we have built here at Utah over the past decade and a half. I have always thought that we were a top program and now we proof in the poll that others see us as a national power as well.
"This ranking is not just about this year's team, it is a culmination of all the teams that have contributed to the Utah program before this year as well."
The PDCA created the new top 25 poll as a way to celebrate and recognize the best in NCAA diving. Indiana finished as the top squad in both the men's and combined polls while Texas took the top spot in the women's poll.
On the women's side, the Utes will be led by Kathryn Grant and Callie Eaglestone. Eaglestone was recognized as the Big 12 Freshman Diver of the Meet at the conference championships last season and the duo both represented the Utes at the NCAA Championships and will look to return to McAuley Aquatic Center in Atlanta come March.
Elias Petersen, last season's Big 12 Men's Diver of the Year, will look to anchor the men's side after placing fourth to earn All-America status on the 1-meter springboard and 25th on the 3-meter springboard at the 2025 Championships. He will be joined on the men's side by Auburn transfer Alex Just.
The 2025-26 season officially gets underway for Utah Swimming & Diving on Friday, Oct. 24, when the Utes travel to Wyoming for a dual meet against the Cowboys. Fans get their first chance to see this season's squad in action at Ute Natatorium when the Utes welcome Colorado Mesa to town on Halloween.
Fans can follow along on social media (X: @UTAHswimdive | Instagram: @utahswimdive | Facebook: FB.com/UtahUtesSwimDive), and the official mobile app of Utah Athletics, Utah360 -- download here.
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