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Laura Tilly was one of Chico State’s top divers during the program’s NCAA era, highlighted by a national championship performance in 1990.

Tilly captured the NCAA Division II title in 1-meter diving, scoring 377.70 points to become a national champion for the Wildcats. Her performance placed her among the most accomplished divers in Chico State women’s swimming and diving history and earned her All-America recognition.

Tilly also competed at the NCAA Championships in multiple seasons, representing Chico State on the national stage during one of the program’s strongest eras.

Her 1990 national championship remains a defining achievement in the history of Chico State women’s swimming and diving.