Kayla Walsh will transfer to Liberty after spending two seasons at Auburn, she told SwimSwam. She will arrive for the 2025-2026 season with two years of NCAA eligibility remaining.
“I’m incredibly excited to announce my commitment to Liberty University. This opportunity is truly a blessing, and I’m beyond thankful for the chance to continue my athletic and academic journey in such a Christ-centered environment. I can’t wait to grow as both an athlete and a person alongside such an amazing team and coaching staff! Go Flames!”
Walsh is originally from Greensboro, North Carolina and dove for Triad Diving Academy. As a freshman, Walsh finished her season in the dual meet against Alabama finishing 3rd on the 1 meter and 6th on the 3 meter.
This past season, Walsh finished her season at the 2025 SEC Championships where she scored in the 1 meter and in the platform event. She was 18th in the 1 meter with a 252.95 while she was 20th in the platform event with a score of 219.65. She was 31st in the 3 meter with a 251.05.
In addition to scoring at SECs, Walsh was the champion in the 3 meter event against Alabama in January.
The Liberty women captured the 2025 ASUN Championship with 858.5 points. The team’s top six individual scorers were swimmers while Shannon Icard led the way for the divers with 40 points as she won the 1 meter in a 267.25 and the 3 meter in a 310.70. Icard notably just finished her sophomore season as well so the two will be able to train together the next two years as members of the class of 2027.
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