PITTSBURGH, Pa. (February 12, 2012) – Rutgers diver Nicole Scott (Toronto, ON, Canada) took third place in the platform event at Trees Pool in Pittsburgh, on the final day of the BIG EAST Diving Championships.

Scott totaled 190.80 points in her five dives to take the bronze.

Valentina Gordon (Metuchen, N.J.) edged out teammate Nicole Honey (New Hyde Park, N.Y.), taking fifth place with 166.55 points. Honey recorded a score of 160.85 for sixth place.  

Rutgers swim team travels to the BIG EAST Championships in Pittsburgh, Feb. 15-18. 

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