Edina's Megan Phillip, a three-time diving state champion, commits to Gophers

Edina senior Megan Phillip, the state's best diver, has committed to the Gophers, choosing them over Auburn, Kentucky, LSU, Ohio State and Texas, among others.

"It was a pretty tough decision," Phillip said Tuesday. "I'm very excited and relieved."

Phillip, who has won three Class 2A state titles, will join her brother, Ryan, with the Gophers. He is a sophomore diver on the men's team.

"I'm excited to be diving with my brother," she said. "I'm very close with Ryan, and we'll push each other to get better."

Last season Phillip set a record with 17 points in winning her third consecutive state title despite competing with a broken right ankle.

RON HAGGSTROM

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McMenimen, a sophomore from Niceville, Fla., started in her first collegiate match against the Boilermakers and had 45 assists and 12 digs.

The Gophers will face Iowa in Iowa City at 6 p.m. Wednesday (BTN).

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