University of Northern Colorado Athletics

Ruiz Leads Bears at NCAA Zone E Championships
3/9/2026 9:18:00 PM | Women's Swimming & Diving
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – Mireya Ruiz highlighted Northern Colorado's performance in the women's 1-meter preliminary round at the 2026 NCAA Zone E Championships on Saturday.
Ruiz led the Bears with a 48th-place finish, scoring 196.20 points in a competitive field featuring divers from across the region. Violet Noel also represented Northern Colorado, placing 50th overall with a score of 193.00.
The NCAA Zone E Championships continue through March 11 as divers compete for spots at the NCAA Championships.
FOLLOW THE BEARS: For complete coverage of UNC Athletics, check out the official homepage at uncbears.com. Follow the women's swim and dive team on X (formerly Twitter) (@UNC_BearsSwim), Instagram (@UNC_BearsSwim_Dive), and Facebook (/UNCOBearsswimdive).
Ruiz led the Bears with a 48th-place finish, scoring 196.20 points in a competitive field featuring divers from across the region. Violet Noel also represented Northern Colorado, placing 50th overall with a score of 193.00.
The NCAA Zone E Championships continue through March 11 as divers compete for spots at the NCAA Championships.
FOLLOW THE BEARS: For complete coverage of UNC Athletics, check out the official homepage at uncbears.com. Follow the women's swim and dive team on X (formerly Twitter) (@UNC_BearsSwim), Instagram (@UNC_BearsSwim_Dive), and Facebook (/UNCOBearsswimdive).
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