Veronica Lucas Class: Senior Hometown: Greeley, Colo. High School: Eaton H.S. Event: Diving Birthdate: 08/27/1982 Graduated: 2005

2004-05: Named "Diver of the Year" at the 2005 House of Champions Invitational after winning the 1-meter diving (240.90) and finishing 4rd in 3-meter diving (369.05) ... second on the team among divers in total points (275) ... broke her own school record in the 1-meter diving with a score of 251.78 vs. San Diego State (Nov. 19) ... won 1-meter event against Evansville/IUPUI (221.05), San Diego State (251.78), Colorado College/Metro State (2:04.80) and vs. Denver (226.30) ... won 3-meter event against Colorado College/Metro State (222.36).

2003-04: Set school record in 1-meter (six option) diving event with score of 244.35 against Colorado State (Nov. 22) ... finished 3rd in the 1-meter and 6th in the 3-meter diving events at the Midwest Classic Championships ... top point scoring diver on the team.

2002-03: Earned honorable mention All-America honors at the NCAA Div. II Championships with 9th (3-meter) and 11th (1-meter) place finishes ... set the UNC 1-meter diving record (427.35) ... earned a 3rd-place finish in the 1-meter diving at the NCC Championships in Grand Forks, N.D. ... scored 162 team points.

2001-02: Recovered from a pair of broken hands after diving mishap in practice early in the season ... "Comeback Award" winner ... scored 99 teams points ... tallied 17 team points at the NCC Championships ... placed 6th (1-meter) and 13th (3-meter) at the league meet.

Prep: Earned four letters in diving and gymastics at Eaton High ... named all-conference diver two years ... placed 2nd, 3rd and 5th in state meet ... holds freshman and varsity school records, named the 2001 MVP her senior year ... earned numerous awards and honors in gymnastics ... two-year letterwinner in track ... member of the National Honor Society ... participated in student council and the drama club.

Personal: Born Aug. 27, 1982, in Sterling, Colo. ... daughter of Scott and Debbie Lucas ... majoring in visual arts with a graphic arts emphasis ... her twin sister, Valerie, also dives for the Bears ... UNC Scholar Athlete.

Career Best Scores
1-Meter Board: 265.13 / 383.8
3-Meter Board: 267.9 / 422.63