Gators lose grip at SEC Championship
Florida fell short to Kentucky last second
Florida finished runner-up for the third year in a row at the SEC Swim and Dive Championships, an accomplishment met with joy and head turns from Gator nation.
The Gators women’s swimming and diving team headed to Athens, Georgia and Columbia, Missouri, to compete in the 2021 SEC Championship, where they tripped up for the third consecutive season.
History repeated itself as the team ranked second for the third year in a row at 1,071 points, standing behind the Kentucky Wildcats in a close game. The Gators lost to Tennessee last year and Texas A&M the year prior.
Florida wins dual battle against Auburn
The Gators swept Auburn for a second time this season
The Gator swimming and diving teams sunk the No. 23 Tigers in a dual meet at Auburn.
The No.8 women and No.5 men won 215-84 and 158-142, respectively.
The meet started on a high note for the women. Florida’s A team, made up of freshmen Lain Shahboz and Cecilia Porter and sophomores Talia Bates and Katelyn Mack, pulled first place in the 200-yard medley relay at 1:38.80. The B team ranked third at 1:39.47.
But the success didn’t end there.
The Gators placed first in 15 of 16 events and were practically competing against themselves during the meet.