Randy Melanson of Attleboro, Mass., Competes at NCAA Division III Diving Regional

2017 Mar 11

Randy Melanson took part in the NCAA Division III Diving Regional.

WPI juniors Randy Melanson and Kristen Bender closed out the diving portion of the schedules following day two of the NCAA Division III Diving Regional Saturday, February 25th at MIT.

Melanson totaled 358.60 to finish 18th on the 1-meter board while Bender amassed 381.25 to end up 21st on the 3-meter board.

On Friday, Bender began with a 21st-place score of 384.20 on the 1-meter board and Melanson concluded the day with a 19th-place 361.50 on the 3-meter board.

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