Lumberjacks Take It East to Face New Mexico

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (Jan. 9, 2026) – The Northern Arizona University girls’s swimming and diving group hits the street Saturday, heading 4 hours east alongside Interstate 40 to Albuquerque for a non-conference twin in opposition to University of New Mexico at Seidler Natatorium.

NAU enters the weekend driving sturdy momentum within the all-time sequence, holding a 7-4 benefit over the Lobos for the reason that applications first met in 2012. The Lumberjacks have gained 4 straight conferences, together with a dominant 183-102 victory final season in Flagstaff – the biggest margin of victory within the sequence. NAU additionally earned a 172-120 street win in Albuquerque throughout the 2022-23 season.

Historically, the matchup has produced aggressive outcomes, with Northern Arizona claiming six wins within the final 10 conferences whereas averaging 156.3 factors per meet over the span.

The Lumberjacks are coming off a standout efficiency from senior diver Mackenna Stocker, who was named the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Female Athlete of the Week following a stellar exhibiting on the boards. Her recognition highlights the continued energy of NAU’s diving group because the group builds momentum getting into the second half of the season.

Saturday’s meet serves as one other key street take a look at as Northern Arizona continues its non-conference slate forward of postseason preparation.

Live outcomes shall be accessible on DiveMeets, with real-time swim outcomes additionally accessible through Meet Mobile.

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