SMU diver Luke Sitz earned a silver medal on the 3-meter springboard at the 2026 NCAA Championships, setting a new program record with a score of 495.30. The sophomore improved significantly from his previous best score of 442.20, recorded earlier that day. This achievement marks an exceptional improvement of 139.45 points from his performance in the previous year's championships. Additionally, Sitz won the national championship on 1-meter earlier in the competition, marking SMU's first NCAA title in diving since 1990.

By the Numbers
  • Sitz scored 495.30 in the finals, breaking the SMU record.
  • His personal best improved by 53.10 points from the preliminaries.
  • Sitz's score was 139.45 points higher than his 2025 performance of 355.85.
State of Play
  • Sitz has already secured All-American honors and is competing in his second NCAA Championships.
  • Freshman Grant Cates finished 21st in the 3-meter event with a score of 355.50.
  • Jack Berube tied his school record in the 100 back, finishing 34th overall.
What's Next

The Mustangs will conclude the NCAA Championships on March 28, with events including the preliminaries for the 200 back and platform diving. Jack Berube will compete at 9:40 a.m. CT, followed by the 400 free relay at 10:20 a.m. CT.

Bottom Line

Luke Sitz's performance not only highlights his growth as a diver but also sets a new standard for SMU diving. This success could inspire future athletes while reiterating the importance of building upon past experiences for greater achievements.