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As a family-owned and operated mattress store with more than 40 years of experience in the sleep industry, we know a thing or two about comfortable mattresses. Athens residents choose Sleep King because we provide our customers with a personalized shopping experience. When you walk through our showroom doors, we want you to feel comfortable - both on our mattresses and with our store associates. At Sleep King, you won't ever have to worry about pushy salespeople and limited selection. Instead, you will discover that we encourage you to take your time as you search for your next bed. Sleep is incredibly important, and by proxy, finding the right mattress for your body type is too.
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Our business model is simple - give customers quality beds from national brands at amazing prices, coupled with unmatched customer service. We know that your sleep is essential but also understand that normal folks aren't made of money. You need a solution that isn't going to break the bank, which is why we offer up to 75% off our products.
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At Sleep King, we carry the largest selection of high-quality national brand mattresses in Athens.
Sleep King MLILY Mattresses
Often considered the best mattress brand in the world, innovation sets MLILY mattresses apart from others. Our customers love MLILY mattresses because they are expertly built through decades of research and rigorous testing. The folks at MLILY are committed to precision, meaning every detail of product detail they push is geared towards the ultimate satisfaction and comfort.
Sleep Restonic Mattresses
Restonic Mattresses: Restonic line of mattresses are multi-layered beds with cooling foam technology that adds resilience, support, and temperature control. The result is a cool, comfy sleep that leaves you refreshed and ready to attack the day.
Sleep King Comfort Sleep Mattresses
Every mattress in the Comfort Sleep lineup has a great combo of support and comfort, making for a restful night's sleep. With heavy-gauge coils and high-performance materials, these mattresses are durable and built to last. Be sure to try one of these mattresses out in our showroom - our customers love the pocketed coils and minimal motion transfer.
Sleep King Golden Mattresses
The Golden brand is lesser known than some, like Tempurpedic. Still, it is a quality product with many foam and non-foam options that we think you'll love. Choose from standard memory foam, hybrid, and innerspring options while visiting our showroom in Athens.
Tips on Choosing the Best Bed
There's much more to choosing a good bed than how you think it will look in your bedroom. There's plenty to think about, from innerspring options to memory foam and even hybrid mattresses. At Sleep King, our priority is our customers. We pride ourselves on excellent customer service. We want to do right by you, which why we want to be sure you find the perfect bed when you visit our mattress store in Athens, GA. To help you get started, here are a few tips on choosing the best bed for your sleep needs.
Visit a Showroom
This tip might seem like a no-brainer to some, but it's important that you visit a showroom so that you can lay on different beds to get a feel for what you like. At Mattress King, you will have the chance to explore different styles, designs, and shapes, and mattress materials. Finding a bed online at a price you can afford is great, but you should lie on the bed first, not just look at it on a screen.
Determine Budget
Here's a surprising fact: just because a mattress costs more money, it doesn't mean it's going to be a better bed. Sure, more expensive beds might have newer technologies and materials, but not everyone has the budget to walk into a mattress store in Athens and spend $3,000. Figure out what price range you're comfortable paying and look at the best options for your bottom line.
Consider Bedroom Size
Before you swing by our showroom and start trying out beds, it might be a good idea to measure the space where your new mattress will go. If your bedroom is on the small side, a king-sized bed might be too big. Similarly, a small bed in a huge room might make for strange aesthetics. Aim for a reasonable amount of room around your bed - enough where you can walk around comfortably. As mentioned above, get specific measurements of the area you plan to use. That way, you have peace of mind knowing your new mattress will fit in your bedroom.
Choose a Mattress Material
This tip often comes down to personal preference. It will take a little bit of trial and error to figure out which material works best for your back - innerspring, memory foam, or latex. While your friend's and family's opinions matter, keep in mind that their mattress choice was subjective. What works for them won't necessarily work for you.
Need a quick refresher on different mattress materials? Here's a quick overview
Innerspring
Also called coil mattresses, innerspring beds are probably the most well-known on this short list. Innerspring mattresses are often more affordable than their latex and memory foam counterparts. These beds are ideal for people who want a lot of support and a cooler night's sleep.
Latex
This material is known for its great cooling properties and overall comfort. With latex, there are no strange off-gassing odors like you sometimes get with memory foam. Latex mattresses are ideal for people who want a responsive, bouncy feel and may have problems sleeping hot.
Memory Foam
First developed by NASA in the 70s, memory foam is probably the most popular material in the modern mattress market. Memory foam conforms to every inch of your body, giving you maximum comfort and support. Memory foam is also know for its anti-motion properties. Memory foam can be a great choice if you tend to toss and turn at night and sleep with a partner who wakes up when you do. Memory foam mattresses are ideal for people who need pressure relief, good support, and refreshing comfort.
Think About Your Back
If you have a bad back, it's crucial that you find a mattress with proper support. Slat and spring beds often offer plenty of support, but latex and memory foam options have come a long way. If you want memory foam or latex but find the support to be subpar, consider an adjustable base instead of a normal platform. That way, you can always sleep in a comfortable position that benefits your back.
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You read that right! Sleep King is the first choice for quality beds in Athens, but we also have a huge selection of furniture for your home. If you're looking for a one-stop-shop for mattresses and furniture alike, you have come to the right place. If you're shopping for a new mattress at the best price possible, why not throw in a bedroom suite at an amazing price too?
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Living Room Sets - from traditional-style suites with classic textures to modern sets with attractive upholstery, we will help you find the best living room set for your home.
Bedroom Suites - our bedroom suites range from contemporary to classic and come in a variety of colors and styles to compliment your new mattress purchase.
Daybeds - from English-style daybeds available in espresso and cherry colors to multi-purpose beds with pull-out trundles, our selection of daybeds is unbeatable.
Futons - if you have younger children, they will love our futons. Who are we kidding? Adults do too! Futons are incredibly useful in small spaces and convert into comfy-cozy beds perfect for kids of all ages.
Bunkbeds - bunkbeds are another great option to consider if you have kids. Whether you have a classic-style home or an apartment, we have a style that fits you.
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Bulldogs Back On The Road For GSU Series
University of Georgia Athleticshttps://georgiadogs.com/news/2023/3/6/baseball-bulldogs-back-on-the-road-for-gsu-series
ATHENS----- Georgia (8-3) continues a stretch of five games in five different parks Tuesday night as the Bulldogs face Georgia Southern (7-4) at SRP Park in N. Augusta, S.C., before heading to Statesboro for a Wednesday tilt with the Eagles.Last Friday, Georgia played #16 Ga. Tech in a three-game series, winning game one in Athens 7-2, blasting the Yellow Jackets 16-6 in Atlanta and then missing out on a sweep by falling 4-1 Sunday at Coolray Field, home of the Gwinnett Stripers, the Triple-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves. Sunday's ...
ATHENS----- Georgia (8-3) continues a stretch of five games in five different parks Tuesday night as the Bulldogs face Georgia Southern (7-4) at SRP Park in N. Augusta, S.C., before heading to Statesboro for a Wednesday tilt with the Eagles.
Last Friday, Georgia played #16 Ga. Tech in a three-game series, winning game one in Athens 7-2, blasting the Yellow Jackets 16-6 in Atlanta and then missing out on a sweep by falling 4-1 Sunday at Coolray Field, home of the Gwinnett Stripers, the Triple-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves. Sunday's game was the 20th annual Spring Baseball Classic to benefit Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.
The Eagles bounced back to win a road series over Central Florida after the Knights posted a 6-4 walk-off in Friday's opener. GSU outscored the Knights 30-15 in the final two games of the series. GSU is batting .302 with a .403 slugging percentage. The Eagles have a 5.13 ERA and a .980 fielding percentage. They are 5-3 at home this year.
SRP Park is home of the Augusta GreenJackets. The Bulldogs will be the home team Tuesday and first pitch will be at 6:35 p.m.
Series History: Georgia leads the all-time series with the Eagles 60-53-1 as it dates to 1972. Last year, Georgia won the series 2-1, falling at SRP Park 13-5 before winning in Statesboro 5-1 and then in Athens 7-2. The Eagles are 2-0 against the Bulldogs at SRP, winning 1-0 in 2020 and the 2022 contest.
Knocking The Cover Off Of It: Through 11 games, Georgia has been smashing the baseball, tallying a .319 batting average with 28 doubles, 23 home runs and a .588 slugging percentage. Redshirt-freshman Charlie Condon has put a jolt in the lineup, batting an SEC-leading and team-best .538-4-20. He is the SEC Co-Player of the Week after hitting .588 (10-for-17) in four games last week with three home runs and eight RBI. Juniors Parks Harber (.267-5-13) and Corey Collins (.355-4-9) have combined for nine home runs. In fact, the Bulldogs have hit at least one home run in nine of 11 games this year. They are 1-1 when they don't hit a home run (Beat #16 Ga. Tech 7-2 in Athens; Lost to #16 Tech 4-1 at Coolray Field). The most home runs by Georgia in a home game has been five in a 11-6 win over Presbyterian while they most on the road is six in a 16-6 win over #16 Tech in Atlanta. Graduate Connor Tate (.476-2-12) has a 16-game hitting streak dating back to last year while Condon has hit safely in his last 10 games.
On The Mound: The Bulldogs have a 4.73 ERA. Tuesday's starter will be redshirt-junior LHP Charlie Goldstein (0-0, 6.43 ERA) while Wednesday's starter is TBA. The Eagles have not announced their rotation. The early season Bulldog bullpen stalwarts have been graduates Dalton Rhadans (0-0, 1.29 ERA, 1 SV, 7 IP, 0BB, 10K) and Kyle Greenler (0-0, 3.18 ERA, 5.2 IP, 3BB, 8K) plus junior transfer Zach DeVito (0-0, 2.25 ERA, 4 IP, 2BB, 5K). Meanwhile, freshman Matthew Hoskins (0-0, 2.45 ERA, 1BB, 8K) had an impressive performance this past Sunday against #16 Ga. Tech. He tossed two scoreless frames with five strikeouts. Also of note, freshman Kolten Smith (0-0, 2.70 ERA) has showed flashes of dominating stuff in a pair of relief appearances with six strikeouts in 3.1 innings.
Radio/TV/Live Stats InformationTuesday at 6:35 pm at SRP Park, N. Augusta, S.C.960TheRef: https://georgiadogs.com/watch/?Live=4368&type=Archive LiveStats: https://link.edgepilot.com/s/7a4d7b04/6bXzE8ENKUWIPPRufRw2cg?u=https://georgiadogs.com/sidearmstats/baseball/summary
Wednesday at 6 p.m. in Statesboro, Ga.960 TheRef: https://georgiadogs.com/watch/?Live=4369&type=Archive Streaming: ESPN+: https://www.espn.com/watch/player/_/id/43881de0-b58c-4ffb-814a-11af3e93b32f LiveStats: http://stats.statbroadcast.com/broadcast/?id=444159
Tickets/Parking Information For Tuesday's Game At SRP Park versus GSU Please click on this link: https://gado.gs/a79
Tickets for Wednesday 6 pm Game at GSU: Standing Room Only Please click on this link: https://gseagles.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/SEGetEventInfo?ticketCode=GS:GSU:BSB23:BSB09:&linkID=gsu&RSRC=SIDEARM&RDAT=sbhr&_ga=&dataAccId=640&locale=en_US&siteId=ev_gsu
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Bruxie Is Bringing Its Unique Waffle Sandwiches, Chicken Tenders & Cool Vibes to Georgia This Spring
RestaurantNews.comhttps://www.restaurantnews.com/bruxie-is-bringing-its-unique-waffle-sandwiches-chicken-tenders-amp-cool-vibes-to-georgia-this-spring-030223/
Downtown Athens Will Soon Be Home to Bruxie’s Unconventional Waffle Sandwiches, Righteous Chicken Tenders and Artisan Shakes!Athens, GA (RestaurantNews.com) Bruxie, an up and coming fast casual concept known for its inviting vibes and innovative menu offerings, including hand-crafted waffle sandwiches, famous chicken te...
Downtown Athens Will Soon Be Home to Bruxie’s Unconventional Waffle Sandwiches, Righteous Chicken Tenders and Artisan Shakes!
Athens, GA (RestaurantNews.com) Bruxie, an up and coming fast casual concept known for its inviting vibes and innovative menu offerings, including hand-crafted waffle sandwiches, famous chicken tenders and artisan custard shakes, is set to open its first Georgia restaurant this spring in the Classic City. The eagerly anticipated Athens location will operate across from the University of Georgia campus in its famous downtown, bringing Bruxie’s cool vibe and a smile to students, faculty and locals looking to enjoy fresh, high quality food in an upbeat environment. Bruxie, like the University of Georgia and its numerous championship athletic programs, is in a league of its own.
“Athens is home to champions, and when you win back-to-back national football titles, we will build a Bruxie in your town – with winning recipes and menu items unlike anything else,” said Brett Gibson, Operating Partner. “Bruxie’s signature waffle sandwiches, incredible chicken tenders, scratch-made sauces, and thick shakes will bring mouth-watering, championship flavors to downtown Athens, and we can’t wait to welcome the local community into our restaurant very soon.”
Since 2010, Bruxie has combined a friendly atmosphere with an innovative chef-driven menu that utilizes fresh ingredients, time-intensive processes, proprietary recipes and creative culinary ideas to deliver an elevated fast casual dining experience. Inviting guests to explore new options with every visit, Bruxie’s wide-ranging menu features everything from hearty salads and unique waffle sandwiches to desserts and shakes made with real Wisconsin custard. Sauces are handmade in-house daily, produce is freshly chopped onsite, chicken is marinated for 24 hours before being fried to perfection, and the brand’s Belgian-inspired waffle batter was designed to achieve a delightfully light and airy texture with a crispy finish.
“Bruxie’s creative menu is unlike anything Athens currently offers, and we’re proud to introduce our unique menu and dining concept to the community as an exciting new dining destination for UGA students and local residents to call their own,” said Scott Grinstead, CEO of Bruxie. “We’re looking forward to becoming a fixture in the Athens community and are eager for our new guests to experience Bruxie’s unconventional sandwiches, salads, tenders and desserts for themselves.”
Bruxie currently operates five restaurant locations in Southern California. Athens will be the sixth U.S. store and the first in the state of Georgia. The soon-to-be-bicoastal brand is tackling 2023 with a reinvigorated focus on expansion, both within California and beyond. Following Athens, Bruxie will welcome five additional locations throughout California, as well as additional restaurants in Georgia, focusing on the greater Atlanta market.
Bruxie’s new restaurant will be located at 311 E. Broad St in downtown Athens. To learn more about the brand’s unique, quality-driven menu, visit www.bruxie.com and follow the brand on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook.
About Bruxie
Bruxie is a fast casual restaurant franchise known for its inviting vibes, personalized service, and innovative menu offerings, including delicious waffle sandwiches, famous chicken tenders and artisan custard shakes. Since its founding, Bruxie has gained widespread recognition and popularity as a chef-driven concept offering bold flavors, fresh ingredients, and unique chicken and waffle creations truly unlike anything else out there. Uniquely stationed at the top of the fast casual segment with high-quality food and a welcoming dine-in environment complemented by outstanding service, Bruxie invests in the best people, processes, and ingredients to ensure guests have a memorable experience with every visit. No longer California’s best-kept secret, Bruxie’s unmistakable attributes and defining characteristics are paving the way for a growing coast-to-coast footprint. For more information, visit www.bruxie.com.
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Georgia women’s tennis coach Jeff Wallace nets 800th victory, chasing more titles
Mike Griffithhttps://www.dawgnation.com/other-sports/uga-tennis-jeff-wallace/CNJVXYBPBNCL5GEDSEGB7DNXZI/
ATHENS — Georgia women’s tennis coach Jeff Wallace recorded a milestone victory — his 800th — when the Bulldogs beat Missouri 4-0 on SundayWallace reflected on the accomplishment with GeorgiaDogs.com staff writer John Frierson earlier this week, noting his humble beginnings in Athens some...
ATHENS — Georgia women’s tennis coach Jeff Wallace recorded a milestone victory — his 800th — when the Bulldogs beat Missouri 4-0 on Sunday
Wallace reflected on the accomplishment with GeorgiaDogs.com staff writer John Frierson earlier this week, noting his humble beginnings in Athens some 38 years ago in Frierson’s in-depth piece
“You kind of start, you get your first job, you’re excited and you want to build something that’s special,” said Wallace, originally from Portland, Ore.
“You take over team that had never had a national ranking and had a losing record the year before, and you go, ‘Well, this is an opportunity to build something special in one of the greatest college towns in America,’ ” Wallace said. “It’s an amazing place and I pinch myself that I’ve only had one job and have been able to stay here this long. It’s been a heck of a ride.”
UGA has made sure Wallace has had some of the most elite facilities to recruit to in the nation, in addition to the strong in-state recruiting most all Bulldogs’ programs benefit from.
More than $30 million has been poured into the Georgia tennis facilities over the past five years, including a $26.7 million renovation to the indoor facility targeted for completion in December.
Wallace, who has won two NCAA championships (1994, 2000) and four USA/ITA Indoor titles (1994, 1995, 2002, 2019), has everything it takes to compete for what would be a third NCAA title.
Wallace is the winningest active head women’s tennis coach in the country, and his 800 wins rank second only to former Indiana coach Lin Loring, who had 846 over his 44 seasons.
“You never really ever want it to be about you — it’s about the University of Georgia,” Wallace told Frierson. “It’s about the athletic department, women’s tennis, and it’s mostly about all of these great players that have come through this program.”
Wallace came through UGA himself, although his career started in Utah. Indeed, Wallace became a transfer before it was fashionable, switching over to George for the final two years of his collegiate career.
“It was always a dream to be able to play at a school like this, and then to be able to coach at your alma mater, that’s super special in itself,” Wallace said in the GeorgiaDogs.com story. “For me, I feel super fortunate that I’ve spent my whole career here at this school that I absolutely love.”
Fifth-year UGA player Meg Kowalski explained how special it is to be a part of Wallace’s 800th win.
“It’s so incredible and it’s such an honor to be on the team that’s a part of 800, as it was for the players that were there for 700 or 600,” Kowalski said to Frierson after last Sunday’s match.
“He’s so deserving of all this, and he’s really built this program. To see him continuing to reach milestones like this is so amazing.”
No. 6-ranked Georgia women’s team is off to a 9-3 start this season and next play at Kentucky at noon on Friday.
Win No. 800 results
Doubles Results
1. #28 Guillermina Grant/Mai Nirundorn (UGA) def. Inah Canete/Mae Canete (MIZ) 6-22.
2. #30 Meg Kowalski/Mell Reasco (UGA) def. Emelie Schwarte/Andrea Artimedi (MIZ) 6-03.
3. Anastasiia Lopata/Dasha Vidmanova (UGA) vs. Laura Masic/Gabriela Martinez (MIZ) 4-3, unfinished
Singles Result
1. #6 Lea Ma (UGA) def. Mae Canete (MIZ) 6-2, 6-12.
2. #18 Dasha Vidmanova (UGA) vs. #117 Laura Masic (MIZ) 6-1, 5-3, unfinished3.
3. #76 Mell Reasco (UGA) def. Emelie Schwarte (MIZ) 6-2, 6-34.
4. #78 Anastasiia Lopata (UGA) def. Inah Canete (MIZ) 6-3, 6-15.
5. #112 Meg Kowalski (UGA) vs. Gabriela Martinez (MIZ) 6-4, 3-1, unfinished
6. Guillermina Grant (UGA) vs. Andrea Artimedi (MIZ) 6-3, 5-2, unfinished
Can Georgia Bulldogs right ship in SEC Tournament?
Chip Towershttps://www.ajc.com/sports/georgia-bulldogs/georgia-bulldogs-basketball-can-uga-right-ship-in-sec-tournament/D3CXSJIPSJHFXC6BFPJR4ESEBA/
ATHENS – An after-dinner cup of coffee might be required to catch Georgia in the SEC Tournament this week.ExploreBulldogs end regular season with fifth straight lossThe Bulldogs’ postseason fate actually was sealed with its loss to Florida last Tuesday night in Athens. The only question was what team the Bulldogs would face in the first ...
ATHENS – An after-dinner cup of coffee might be required to catch Georgia in the SEC Tournament this week.
ExploreBulldogs end regular season with fifth straight loss
The Bulldogs’ postseason fate actually was sealed with its loss to Florida last Tuesday night in Athens. The only question was what team the Bulldogs would face in the first round late this Wednesday night in Nashville.
That question was answered with this past Saturday’s games. Georgia drew LSU for what’s scheduled as a 9 p.m. tip on Wednesday.
The Bulldogs (16-15, 6-12 SEC) could not move up or down in the seedings regardless of the outcome of its contest against South Carolina on Saturday. As it turned out, Georgia dropped its fifth game in a row when it lost to the Gamecocks 61-55 in Columbia.
The Tigers (13-18, 2-16) finished 14th – or last in the league -- with a 79-67 loss to Florida this past Saturday.
The winner of Georgia-LSU’s late-night affair will return to Bridgestone Arena the next night to take on Vanderbilt. The Commodores (18-13, 11-7) tied Missouri and Tennessee for the fourth-most conference wins, but finished sixth on a series of tiebreakers.
The Bulldogs beat LSU 65-63 on Feb. 14 in Athens. It ended up being their last victory of the regular season. Georgia dropped an 85-82 decision to the Commodores on Jan. 21, also in Athens.
In Georgia’s Mike White and LSU’s Matt McMahon, the Bulldogs’ opening game will match two of the league’s six new coaches this season. Missouri’s Dennis Gates won the battle of the newbies this season as the Tigers (23-8, 11-7) finished as the No. 4 seed. The others are Florida’s Todd Golden, Mississippi State’s Todd Golden and South Carolina’s Lamont Parris.
ExploreGame-by-game look at regular-season schedule
White emerged from Saturday’s disappointing loss to the Gamecocks undeterred in his mission to rebuild the Bulldogs.
“I will continue to do what I do and what we do as a staff: Challenge these guys; motivate them; love them,” White told reporters in Columbia on Saturday. “We have a great group of guys. We’ve done some good things this year. We have achieved a lot.”
One more win would give the Bulldogs their most victories since 2018. It also would assure them of a winning overall record.
White came to Georgia after seven seasons at Florida. He’s eager to see what the Bulldogs can do in a win-or-go-home, tournament environment.
“It’s a new chapter,” he said. “Everyone gets a clean slate. Anything can happen in conference tournaments and this is our final chapter. How will we react?”
Georgia Diving Heads to Knoxville for NCAA Zone B Championships
University of Georgia Athleticshttps://georgiadogs.com/news/2023/3/4/mens-swimming-diving-georgia-diving-heads-to-knoxville-for-ncaa-zone-b-championships
ATHENS, Ga. – Following a strong dual season and multiple scoring performances at the SEC Championships, the University of Georgia diving team heads to Knoxville for the 2023 NCAA Division I Zone B Diving Championships this week at the Allan Jones Aquatic Center.The Zone B Championships run Sunday, March 5 through Wednesday, March 8, beginning with the men's 1-meter at 2 p.m. on Sunday. On Monday and Tuesday, the women's sessions will start at 11 a.m., followed by men's events at 4 p.m. The final day of competit...
ATHENS, Ga. – Following a strong dual season and multiple scoring performances at the SEC Championships, the University of Georgia diving team heads to Knoxville for the 2023 NCAA Division I Zone B Diving Championships this week at the Allan Jones Aquatic Center.
The Zone B Championships run Sunday, March 5 through Wednesday, March 8, beginning with the men's 1-meter at 2 p.m. on Sunday. On Monday and Tuesday, the women's sessions will start at 11 a.m., followed by men's events at 4 p.m. The final day of competition will feature women's platform at 11 a.m. Live coverage of the meet will be available on SEC Network+ for all sessions except for Sunday, while live results will be available on DiveMeets.com.
During the competition, the top 18 finishers in the preliminary round will advance to the final round. The top five female and top four male divers from each event will qualify for the NCAA Championships, with remaining spots available in each event (men: seven on 1-meter, eight on 3-meter, nine on platform / women: 11 on 1-meter, nine on 3-meter, six on platform).
Six Bulldogs will compete at Zones, including three divers (, , ) who qualified on all three events. Graduate and freshman will compete on both springboards, while sophomore is slated to compete on 1-meter and platform. Stumpf and Wenzel are looking to join the nine women's swimmers who qualified for NCAAs this week, while the men's selections will be announced on Wednesday, March 8.
At last year's Zones, Wenzel qualified for NCAAs on 1-meter, while Lewis nearly reached NCAAs with a ninth-place finish on 3-meter. Competing for Alabama, Li reached NCAAs on 1-meter, with Mann competing in all three events for Georgia Tech. The Bulldogs are looking to continue the momentum from a solid performance at SECs, highlighted by sixth place finishes from Wenzel. Lewis took ninth on 3-meter, while Hopkins, Li, and Stumpf all scored for Georgia.
Following Zones, the women's swimming and diving team will return to Knoxville for the NCAA Women's Championships on March 15-18, followed by the NCAA Men's Championships in Minneapolis on March 22-25.
For all news and updates about Georgia swimming and diving, follow the Bulldogs on Twitter (@UGASwimDive), Instagram (@ugaswimdive), and Facebook (UGA Swimming and Diving).
SCHEDULESunday, March 5 2 p.m. – Men's 1-meter (No Stream)
Monday, March 6 11 a.m. – Women's 1-meter: https://www.espn.com/watch/player/_/id/2fa03d97-2dd0-419f-b05c-eb4b067a8195 4 p.m. – Men's 3-meter: https://www.espn.com/watch/player/_/id/8d754db1-ec11-43aa-aaac-12ad8baf9d6c
Tuesday, March 7 11 a.m. – Women's 3-meter: https://www.espn.com/watch/player/_/id/27fa28d7-812d-4873-bbf8-1fcec059e1b7 4 p.m. –- Men's Platform: https://www.espn.com/watch/player/_/id/0acb9b77-9c9b-4a6d-90a7-fe349af133b1
Wednesday, March 8 11 a.m. – Women's Platform: https://www.espn.com/watch/player/_/id/30cf1ae8-5220-405b-8a90-6b891817dc8c
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