Press Release courtesy of Florida Athletics
The No. 6/19 Florida Gators’ swimming & diving teams return to the Stephen C. O’Connell Center Natatorium on Friday after a two-month road stretch.
UF’s first meet of 2018 comes against No. 19 Florida State in the Fresh From Florida Sunshine Showdown on Friday at 5 p.m., followed by a dual meet against Florida Atlantic on Saturday at 1:30 p.m.
Friday’s diving session against FSU will begin at 3:30 p.m.
The Gators topped Florida State earlier this season at the All-Florida Invitational. The men won 1,227.5-1,021.5, while the women beat out the Seminoles 1,068-998.
During the meet, Florida’s men claimed 18 first-place finishes to defeat the Seminoles. The Gator women won 11 events of their own to defeat FSU.
UF faced Florida Atlantic on Jan. 6 of last season, with by Gator teams defeating the Owls. The women topped FAU 155-79 and the men claimed a 152-83 victory.
During the meet, both the men and the women recorded 10 event victories.
Results for both meets will be available on the MeetMobile app.
These two meets are the final two home events before Senior Day on Jan. 20 against No. 12/13 Auburn.
Fresh From Florida Sunshine Showdown Information:
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Promotions:
– Friday night’s meet is a “movie night” – walk down the red carpet and take photos with a backdrop before enjoying the Gators’ meet along three Disney Pixar shorts
– Saturday is Scout Day – the first 200 boy and girl scouts will receive a Gatorhead patch to go along with an adventure pack
Follow Along:
– Results can be found on the MeetMobile App
– Follow @GatorsSwimDv on Twitter for updates