Verzyl Earns CSCAA Diver of the Year

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Senior Sophie Verzyl has been named the College Swimming & Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) Diver of the Year, the organization announced on Tuesday. She becomes the first Gamecock in program history to earn the honor.

Verzyl captured her first national title last week in the 3-meter dive at the 2026 NCAA Championships, marking the first national title in the event in program history. She paired the victory with a second-place finish in the 1-meter. Verzyl is now a four-time All-American, having earned second-team All-America honors in both events last season.

The Columbia, S.C. native swept the springboard events at the 2026 SEC Championships, defending her title in the 3-meter. She was also named the SEC Diver of the Meet.

Throughout the season, Verzyl has collected 13 event wins and five SEC Diver of the Week honors. She set a new program record in the 1-meter dive and holds the pool record in the same event at the Allen Jones Aquatic Center (University of Tennessee).