The aggressive panorama continued to unfold in Week 3 of the Large Ten girls’s gymnastics season. Whereas the start of convention play noticed Michigan State show their expertise, it additionally noticed prime groups battle to optimize their very own.
Although the Large Ten is residence to the present No. 1 vaulter (Sage Kellerman, Michigan State) and the No. 1 beamer (Brooklyn Rowray, Minnesota), few groups have collectively reached their full potential. With convention play simply starting, there’s no telling which staff will find yourself on prime.
Learn beneath to learn how your favourite squad fared in Week 3.
#14 Michigan @ #9 Ohio State
Remaining Rating: Michigan: 197.400 – Ohio State: 197.025
Ohio State
After a shaky beam rotation, the Buckeyes fell to Michigan on the Covelli Middle on Sunday. The staff posted a number of profession highs within the meet, and Payton Harris continued to shine, profitable the all-around over Michigan’s Sierra Brooks and Gabby Wilson.
The Buckeyes outscored Michigan on vault – an particularly spectacular feat contemplating their lack of 10.0 begin values relative to the Wolverines. Harris introduced the squad’s solely Yurchenko 1.5, taking a small hop ahead for a team-best 9.9.
Harris led the way in which as soon as once more on bars with a 9.90 for her gorgeous Ray and caught blind full to double tuck. Nicole Riccardi was additionally a spotlight, incomes a season’s greatest 9.875.
Regardless of career-best efforts from Ella Hodges (9.95) and Payton Harris (9.925), the rest of the beam lineup struggled. Large Ten freshman of the week Courtney McCann fell on her roundoff to two-footed structure for a 8.975, after final week’s 9.975.
Nonetheless, the Buckeye flooring staff completed the meet sturdy. The Buckeyes notched three scores of 9.9 or larger, highlighted by Ella Hodges’ third-consecutive 9.9+ rating in 2024 (9.925).
Michigan
Michigan confirmed grit en path to an enormous conference-opening twin meet win over Ohio State. The Wolverines claimed a share of all 4 occasion titles in an entire staff win.
Bars began slowly, with the primary 4 athletes struggling to faucet into the high-9.8s after type and touchdown errors. Nevertheless, Carly Bauman continued her profitable methods on the occasion, nailing her double entrance dismount for an event-best 9.95.
Whereas the vault rotation noticed main touchdown errors from a lot of the lineup, Naomi Morrison and Gabby Wilson had been almost faultless. Each gymnasts caught their Yurchenko 1.5s chilly for 9.95s and ushering a momentum change for the Wolverines.
Although Bev Plocki’s squad entered flooring trailing the Buckeyes by almost two-tenths, they shot into the lead after a 49.475 effort. Three consecutive 9.9+ scores, highlighted by Brooks’ event-winning 9.95, led the way in which for the Blue.
The Wolverines sealed the take care of their strongest beam complete of the season (49.500). Jenna Mulligan was improbable within the leadoff spot, incomes a profession excessive 9.9. Reyna Guggino additionally tied her profession excessive with a 9.875. Sierra Brooks’ caught double twist dismount locked within the win, incomes a meet-best 9.975.
#18 Iowa @ #15 Minnesota
Remaining Rating: Minnesota: 196.850 – Iowa: 196.150
Minnesota
Minnesota opened its Large Ten season with a formidable win over Iowa. The Gophers started the night time with their highest vault complete this season (49.225). Highlighting the trouble was an enormous caught Yurchenko 1.5 from Mya Hooten for a 9.95 and the occasion title.
Though bars was the weakest of the 4 occasions for Minnesota, freshman Jordyn Lyden proved constant as soon as once more, tying her career-high 9.85.
Beam started with a possible catastrophe after leadoff Emily Koch suffered two falls for an 8.525. Nevertheless, Lauren Pearl responded emphatically, getting the Gophers again on monitor with a 9.875. Katie Horak adopted go well with, matching Pearl’s rating for a profession excessive. Gianna Gerdes closed the rotation cleanly, erasing the unsavory opening rating.
The Gophers sealed the deal on flooring with a real flooring celebration, notching a 1-2 end from Mya Hooten and Seria Johnson to the roar of the followers in Maturi Pavilion. Hooten seemed as dynamic as ever, sticking her full-twisting double again en path to the the ground title (9.95).
Iowa
Although Larissa Libby’s Hawkeyes fell to Minnesota, they claimed occasion titles alongside the way in which. Karina Muñoz and Adeline Kenlin continued their excellent seasons, taking residence the beam and bars titles, respectively.
Starting on bars, Iowa needed to battle early after a fall from their leadoff athlete. Nevertheless, three hit routines, adopted by profession highs from Gianna Masella (9.85) and Adeline Kenlin (9.9), helped salvage the rotation.
Though vault noticed touchdown errors from a number of athletes, Muñoz appeared proof against the difficulty, almost sticking her full for a team-best 9.85.
Whereas flooring began gradual, the again finish of Iowa’s lineup packed a punch. In her season debut, Hanna Castillo was charming, combining intricate choreography with stellar landings for a team-best 9.875 (Castillo earned a 9.95 from one decide).
The Hawkeyes completed triumphantly on beam with their greatest occasion complete of the night time (49.225). The staff went six-for-six on the rotation, with Muñoz incomes the beam title for her effortlessly floaty beam-work (9.9).
#16 Michigan State @ Penn State
Remaining Rating: Michigan State: 197.475 – Penn State: 195.950
Michigan State
It was Skyla Schulte’s night time in Blissful Valley. The junior took residence the bars, beam, flooring, and all-around titles in opposition to Penn State whereas star vaulter Sage Kellerman took residence her second vault win of 2024. Delanie Harkness shared the bars title with Schulte, proving her constant energy on the occasion.
The Spartans began off sturdy with a 49.400 on bars. Schulte and Harkness led the way in which with two 9.9s – the latter being Harkness’ third-straight 9.875+ rating of 2024.
On vault, Michigan State surprisingly carried out simply three 10.0 begin worth vaults, a choice reflecting coach Mike Rowe’s intent to “proceed coaching consistency.” The objective proofed fruitful, with few touchdown errors coming from the six athletes. Sage Kellerman was spectacular as soon as once more, sticking her entrance handspring pike half for a 9.95 (together with a ten from one decide).
On flooring, the squad didn’t see a rating beneath 9.825 and Schulte was the spotlight as soon as extra, incomes a 9.9 for her magnetic routine. The Spartans completed emphatically on beam with their fifth-highest occasion complete in historical past (49.45). Schulte was distinctive as soon as once more, incomes a ten.0 from one decide.
Penn State
Whereas they finally fell to the Spartans, coach Sarah Brown felt that Penn State exhibited a “full staff effort” of their Large Ten season opener.
Vault went properly for the Nittany Lions regardless of scoring discrepancies. Particularly, Ava Piedrahita’s 9.875 for her caught Omelianchik generated controversy on social media as followers grappled with the 9.80 rating awarded by one decide and a 9.95 from the opposite.
After a fall of their leadoff routine, the Nittany Lions impressively went five-for-five by way of the again finish of their bars lineup. Maddie Johnston was a spotlight, incomes a 9.825 for her caught blind full to double tuck.
Beam was spectacular for the Nittany Lions. Their 49.325 complete ranked as ninth greatest within the nation on the time, with a number of profession highs bolstering the rating. Bella Salcedo claimed the beam title and a profession excessive (9.95), and freshmen Haleigh Gibble (9.90) and Kalea McElligott (9.825) additionally earned private bests.
Ground noticed energized performances, together with a career-high 9.875 from Alyssa Kramer and a season’s greatest from Amani Herring (9.875). Herring’s routine stood out, highlighted by her huge double Arabian.
#22 Illinois @ Nebraska
Remaining Rating: Nebraska: 196.875 – Illinois: 196.400
Illinois
Whereas they didn’t come away with the win, the Illini’s 196.400 supplied a number of highlights. Amongst them was senior Abby Mueller’s career-high 9.95 for her first collegiate flooring title.
Illinois’ strongest occasion was their first, with senior Amelia Knight main the way in which with a 9.925 on bars. Knight’s routine earned her a share of the occasion title and featured one of many highest double structure dismounts within the sport.
The Illini struggled with touchdown points on vault, however sophomore Arielle Ward tied her profession excessive (9.85) for her Yurchenko 1.5. Ruthuja Nataraj was additionally sturdy, incomes a 9.825 for her well-landed Yurchenko full.
Ground was a spotlight for a lot of Illini. Alea Byrne earned a 9.875 for her managed 2.5 to punch entrance pike and caught double pike. A number of routines with managed tumbling ensued, solely to be adopted by Abby Mueller’s event-winning 9.95.
The Orange’s meet ended solidly on beam. Incomes a 49 flat, the staff’s counting scores ranged from 9.75 to 9.85, with Mia Takekawa predictably topping the rotation with a 9.90.
Nebraska
Nebraska’s win over Illinois was a story of profession highs and veteran management. En path to the Huskers’ highest residence opener since 2012, Emma Spence collected occasion wins on vault, bars, and within the all-around. Sophia McClelland took residence her second consecutive beam title and Csenge Bácskay tied Illinois’ Abby Mueller for the ground win.
The Huskers received off to a rousing begin with a 49.225 on vault – their highest complete on the occasion this season. Main the way in which had been Spence and Martina Comin, each nailing their Yurchenko 1.5s for profession highs.
Bars was much more profitable for Nebraska, with Bácskay main the staff off with a career-high 9.85. After a seven-minute gear delay, Spence supplemented her stellar night time with a gutsy routine, flying by way of her three transitions and sticking her blind full to double tuck for a 9.925.
Beam received off to a shaky begin with a 9.675, 9.750, and a fall within the first three spots. Nevertheless, the again of the lineup saved the day with consecutive profession highs. Ayzhia Corridor tallied a 9.90 for her effort, solely to be eclipsed by McClelland’s 9.95 for the title.
Ground put an exclamation level on a robust meet for the Huskers, with all counting scores coming in at 9.825 or higher. Most notably, Bácskay notched a career-high 9.95 for her technically excellent tumbling and complex routine.
Rutgers @ #23 Maryland
Remaining Rating: Maryland: 196.450 – Rutgers: 195.550
Maryland
The Terrapins continued their sturdy begin to 2024 with a decisive win over Rutgers to open Large Ten competitors. Together with their staff win, two Terps claimed occasion titles. Josephine Kogler took residence the beam title, and Alexa Rothenbuescher the ground win.
Vault was the one occasion that Maryland misplaced to Rutgers. Regardless of the occasion loss, the Terps showcased three 10.0 begin values, with Natalie Martin’s main the way in which. Martin’s clear Yurchenko 1.5 introduced the highest rating for Maryland for the second consecutive week (9.85).
Bars noticed a constant effort till a fall on the ultimate routine. Rhea LeBlanc was regular and dependable as soon as once more, hitting her routine for a 9.875.
Beam continued to be a strongpoint for the Terrapins. Maryland claimed the highest 4 spots on the occasion, with Josephine Kogler incomes her second occasion title of 2024.
Transferring to flooring, the Terps held a half-point lead and prolonged it. Regardless of a fall from Emma Silberman within the second spot, the ground squad notched a 49.325 because of a profession greatest from Rothenbuescher (9.925).
Rutgers
Although they left Faculty Park with a loss, the Scarlet Knights fought tooth and nail with Maryland. Eight athletes notched profession highs and two claimed occasion titles of their season-high rating.
Beginning off on bars, Olivia DiNovi was a spotlight, sticking her blind full to double tuck for a profession excessive 9.80. Avery Balser was spectacular as soon as once more, drilling her double structure dismount to earn her third-straight 9.875 on the occasion and the bars title.
The Scarlet Knights beat out the Terps on vault with a 49.025. Valentina Lorente-Garcia opened the rotation with a career-high 9.825 for her highly effective Yurchenko full. Elia Aird’s nearly-stuck Yurchenko full earned a career-best 9.875 for the the vault title.
Ground introduced tumbling errors from the primary three rivals. Nevertheless, the ultimate three athletes got here up large with Emily Wooden, Gabrielle Dildy, and Emily Leese all scoring 9.825+.
On beam, Dildy was sturdy once more, incomes a 9.80 in her collegiate beam debut. Whereas the rest of the lineup struggled to interrupt the 9.8 mark, Stephanie Zannella ended the meet with the staff’s greatest, a 9.825. Zanella’s routine was noteworthy, highlighting by a novel opening scale and triple collection.
