The ultimate week of the common season in Huge Ten ladies’s gymnastics noticed the Gophers on high. Nonetheless, Jenny Hansen’s squad wasn’t the one workforce setting data. Nebraska, Illinois, Iowa, and Rutgers all posted season-high totals in Week 11.
With underdogs rising up, the convention’s high groups can’t afford to be complacent. As we head into the week of Huge Ten Championships, competitors is at its fiercest.
Learn on for the highlights from the ultimate week of normal season competitors.
#8 Michigan State @ Illinois State tri-meet
Last rating: Michigan State: 197.050, Illinois State: 195.975, Lindenwood: 195.825
Michigan State wrapped up their common season with two wins regardless of their third-lowest rating of the season. With this victory, MSU concludes the common season with a formidable 18-3 general file.
Gabrielle Stephen claimed her first all-around title of the season (39.500) along with sharing the bars title (9.9). In the meantime, Olivia Zsarmani claimed the vault title (9.975), Baleigh Garcia tied for the beam title (9.925), and Skyla Schulte and Nikki Smith tied for the ground title (9.925).
The Spartans began on ground, incomes a 49.275. Regardless of early-rotation errors, Smith and Schulte led the cost with stellar performances, every posting 9.925s. The workforce managed a slim lead after one.
In Rotation 2, MSU excelled on vault, posting a formidable 49.575. Zsarmani’s excellent Yurchenko 1.5 earned her a second consecutive vault title, that includes a large block and caught touchdown.
Holding a strong lead, the Spartans secured the highest three spots on bars. Stephen led the cost, incomes a 9.900 for her caught full-twisting double again.
Within the ultimate rotation, the Spartans suffered a lead-off fall from Giana Kalefe however managed to struggle via for a 49.050. Garcia led the workforce with yet one more exact efficiency, sharing the occasion title.
#9 Denver @ #10 Michigan
Last rating: Denver: 197.750 – Michigan: 197.550
The Wolverines dropped a detailed matchup to No. 9 Denver regardless of a large ultimate rotation and an ideal 10 from Gabby Wilson. Along with Wilson’s win, Reyna Guggino secured her second consecutive vault title and Sierra Brooks shared the bars win.
Michigan began on vault with hits from Jenna Mulligan, Guggino, and Wilson. With one other hit (and caught) Yurchenko 1.5, Guggino continues to show herself as Michigan’s most constant vaulter. Heading into the second rotation, Michigan trailed by slightly below two-tenths.
Needing a giant bars rotation, the lineup was strong but imperfect (49.100). Brooks secured a share of the uneven bars title with a 9.950. Fortunately, the workforce was in a position to drop a fall from McCaleigh Marr, coming within the anchor spot.
Whereas Denver put ahead a large effort on ground (49.550), the Wolverines displayed consistency on beam, incomes a 49.475 for his or her second-best complete this season. Carly Bauman’s 9.925 and Brooks’ 9.950 led the way in which.
Heading to ground, the Pioneers held a large 0.450 lead. Needing a large rotation, the Wolverines achieved an enormous 49.725 behind profession bests from Bauman, Guggino, Paige Thaxton, and Wilson, however fell simply brief. Regardless of the spectacular effort, Denver’s steadiness on beam sealed the deal.
#15 Ohio State @ Kidney Care meet
Last rating: Kentucky: 197.925, Auburn: 197.575, Ohio State: 196.250, Fisk: 191.525
The Buckeyes took third on the Kidney Care meet in Nashville, falling to No. 6 Kentucky and No. 14 Auburn whereas choosing up a win over Fisk. The rating marked the workforce’s lowest in 2024.
The Buckeyes began on bars with their greatest effort of the competitors, notching a season’s greatest 49.300. Nicole Riccardi led the cost with a rating of 9.925, tying for third general. Maisyn Rader made a formidable aggressive debut, scoring a 9.875.
After the stellar begin, the Buckeyes weathered a tough beam rotation with falls from Ella Hodges (9.375) and Courtney McCann (8.875). Nonetheless, Tory Vetter and Payton Harris added a pair of robust 9.875s to salvage the rotation, posting a 48.700.
Transferring to ground, the workforce wanted a giant rating however posted a below-average 49.150. Hodges matched her profession excessive with a 9.950, tying for second place general. Harris additionally contributed a 9.925 – her sixth 9.9+ on ground in 2024.
Heading into Rotation 4, on vault, the Buckeyes had been properly out of the highest spot however regarded to complete robust. Regardless of a surprising fall from Harris, the workforce pulled collectively a strong 49.100 to shut the meet. Sidney Washington was the workforce’s high vaulter, incomes a 9.875 for her board-straight Yurchenko full.
Quad meet @ #16 Minnesota
Last rating: Minnesota: 197.725, West Virginia: 196.000, Northern Illinois: 195.875, Air Power: 195.125
Minnesota celebrated senior day with three wins. The Gophers achieved a season-best rating of 197.725, the sixth-highest rating in program historical past. Reflecting on the workforce’s efficiency, Coach Jenny Hansen mentioned, “We’re peaking on the proper time.”
The Gophers began gradual with only a 49.175 on vault. Sarah Moraw led the workforce with a formidable 9.900 to say the title, intently adopted by Mya Hooten (9.875). Marissa Jencks additionally kicked off the rotation with a powerful 9.85, a profession excessive.
Minnesota surged forward after the second rotation, posting a 49.250 on bars. Jordyn Lyden led the cost (and gained the occasion) with a 9.925, adopted by a pair of 9.85s from Gianna Gerdes and Hooten.
After a comparatively quiet begin, the Gophers delivered their greatest beam efficiency of the season and the third-highest in program historical past (49.625). Emily Koch and Lauren Pearl set the tone with career-best scores of 9.950 to tie for the title. All 5 counting scores went 9.90 or higher.
With a large lead after three, Minnesota added flame to the hearth, attaining its fifth-best ground rating in historical past (49.675). The ninth excellent 10 of Hooten’s profession anchored the lineup, however Koch and Seria Johnson additionally notched profession highs (9.950, 9.925).
Yale, Pennsylvania @ Rutgers
Last rating: Rutgers: 196.200, Pennsylvania: 195.450, Yale: 193.950
Rutgers gymnastics emerged from their senior night time with two wins, posting a formidable 196.200. The rating marked a season greatest (extra data can be damaged simply two days later). Gabrielle Dildy had a breakout efficiency, claiming the vault and ground titles.
On vault, Rutgers scored 49.075 to start out the night time. Dildy led the workforce along with her first collegiate 9.9, whereas Jaidyn Raby posted a 9.8.
Rutgers delivered a strong efficiency on bars (48.875). As she usually does, Avery Balser led the workforce and tied for the bars title (9.85). Valentina Lorente-Garcia was additionally robust, placing up a 9.8.
On beam, the Knights posted a 48.925 behind 5 regular routines. Jackie Manifold and Stephanie Zannella each contributed scores of 9.825, whereas Dildy posted a usable 9.8.
The spotlight of the night time was Rutgers’ excellent efficiency on the ground, the place they achieved a 49.325, a season’s greatest and the fifth-highest rating in program historical past. Maya Jones and Dildy each reached profession highs (9.9).
#22 Penn State, Rutgers @ George Washington quad meet
Last rating: Penn State: 196.875, Rutgers: 196.825, George Washington: 196.600, Towson: 196.575
Penn State
The Nittany Lions wrapped up their winningest common season in a decade with a detailed win over Rutgers, George Washington, and Towson; all 4 groups completed inside three-tenths of one another. Ava Piedrahita claimed her fifth all-around title of the season with a 39.375.
Penn State kicked off the meet with a powerful begin on bars (49.200). Piedrahita led the workforce with a stellar 9.900, adopted by a predictably robust effort from Gabrielle Gallentine (9.875).
On beam, the Lions earned a 49.150, the very best beam complete of the day. Amani Herring put ahead a stellar efficiency, incomes a 9.925. Regardless of a fall from Gallentine, strong scores from 5 different athletes maintained a usable workforce complete.
Heading to ground, the workforce wanted a giant rotation to remain within the hunt, they usually delivered (49.350). After her unimaginable beam effort, Herring shined on ground, notching her third 9.95 of the season. Freshman Alyssa Kramer additionally made her mark, attaining a career-high 9.900.
Within the ultimate rotation, the workforce weathered a fluke error from Herring on vault. Regardless of the hiccup, Piedrahita and Kalea McElligott rallied to submit 9.9s, contributing to the workforce’s 49.175. McElligott’s rating marked a profession excessive, serving to clinch the win by simply 0.050.
Rutgers
The Scarlet Knights adopted Friday’s season excessive with their second-best complete in program historical past, wrapping up their common season with a bang. Though No. 22 Penn State narrowly clinched the victory, Rutgers outperformed George Washington and Towson.
The workforce began on beam, the place Jackie Manifold recorded a 9.9. Stephanie Zannella was elegant and assured within the anchor spot, posting a 9.875 to contribute to the 49.075 workforce complete.
The Knights headed to ground the place they earned a good 49.225. Powerhouse Emily Leese led the workforce with a 9.9, adopted by a pair of 9.85s from Gabrielle Dildy and Elia Aird. In a testomony to their consistency, the workforce’s lowest ground rating was a formidable 9.8.
Transferring to vault, the Knights wanted robust scores to contend for the win. Leese delivered, matching her personal college file with a 9.925 to win the occasion. Dildy was additionally spectacular, posting her second 9.9 on vault in three days.
With the meet on the road, the bars squad was clutch, incomes the second-best complete in class historical past (49.300). Balser’s rating (9.95) marked the second-best in program historical past and claimed the occasion title. Whereas the Knights got here up simply 0.050 wanting the win, they left DC (and head into the Huge Ten Championships) with loads of causes to smile.
#23 Maryland, Iowa @ Kidney Care meet
Last rating: Georgia: 197.450, Maryland: 196.725, Iowa: 196.525, Pittsburgh: 195.925, Talladega: 192.500
Maryland
Maryland secured a second place end behind No. 19 Georgia whereas accumulating strong wins over Iowa, Pittsburgh, and Talladega. The Terps have been on a sizzling streak as of late, proving their skills as a late-season upset menace.
Maryland’s competitors started on bars, the place Sierra Kondo went 9.925 to complete second. Rhea LeBlanc additionally added a strong 9.875 to contribute to a 49.225 complete.
Beam was the Terps’ lowest rating of the night time after a fall from Victoria Gatzendorfer and a wobbly routine from Layla Hammer. Regardless of the errors, the remaining Terps went 9.8+, with Maddie Komoroski’s 9.900 main the way in which.
After a shaky beam effort, Maryland rebounded with a strong 49.275 on ground. Komoroski and Alexa Rothenbuescher led the way in which for the Terrapins, each incomes scores of 9.900 to tie for fourth. Whereas the highest spot was practically out of attain, a powerful vault effort would lock-in second place.
With a meet-best 49.275, the Terrapins’ strongest efficiency got here on their ultimate occasion. Natalie Martin and Josephine Kogler every earned spectacular 9.900s, putting them in a four-way tie for the occasion title.
Iowa
The Hawkeyes completed third of their session behind a season-high rating of 196.525, accumulating wins over Pittsburgh and Talladega in what Coach Libby described as a “complete workforce effort.” Karina Muñoz added to her stellar season, posting a season-high 39.575 and ending tied for first on vault.
The GymHawks began off with a 48.950 on vault. Muñoz led the rotation with a 9.900. In an emotional second, Kendall Laplante returned to competitors for the primary time since an Achilles tear, sticking her Yurchenko full within the exhibition spot.
Within the second rotation, Iowa scored a strong 49.075 on bars. Muñoz continued to shine with the very best rating for the Hawkeyes, incomes a large 9.925. Eva Volpe maintained the momentum with a 9.850. Thanks to 5 hits, the Hawkeyes dropped a 9.300 from Kaia Vanney.
Iowa notched a 49.200 on beam within the third rotation behind stellar 9.925 scores from Ilka Juk and Muñoz.
The Hawkeyes concluded the meet with a powerful ground efficiency (49.300). Volpe, Hanna Castillo, and Muñoz every recorded strong 9.825s to bolster the full, whereas Emily Erb and Bailey Libby impressed within the ultimate two positions, including a 9.925 and 9.000, respectively.
Nebraska @ #12 Arkansas
Last rating: Arkansas: 198.100 – Nebraska: 197.375
Regardless of their loss to the No. 12 Razorbacks, the Huskers’ efficiency marked their highest of the season and their third-straight 197. Emma Spence was the all-around queen, profitable the title with a career-high 39.650. Csenge Bácskay, Spence, and Sophia McClelland all tied for the beam title with a rating of 9.900 a chunk.
Within the first rotation, the Huskers began robust with a 49.250 on bars, led by 9.875s from Spence and Kinsey Davis. The Huge Crimson dropped a 9.300 from Emma Simpton in any case 5 counting scores went 9.825+.
With a powerful begin behind them, the Huskers put ahead a season’s greatest effort on vault (49.375). Spence led the way in which as soon as once more with a 9.925 for her Yurchenko 1.5.
Trailing by nearly half some extent after two, the workforce needed to achieve floor. The Huge Crimson’s ground rotation noticed profession highs from Spence (9.95), McClelland (9.925), and Whitney Jencks (9.875), sufficient to chip away on the Razorbacks’ lead.
The momentum rolled over to beam the place the Huskers earned a wonderful 49.400 – a season excessive. Bácskay, Spence, and McClelland every earned 9.9s, with Bácskay’s rating marking a profession greatest. Isabel Sikon additionally added a career-best 9.875 to assist shut the meet on a excessive be aware. Whereas they in the end fell to a historic Razorback efficiency, the Huskers left Fayetteville with numerous achievements.
Quad meet @ Illinois
Last rating: Missouri: 197.600, Illinois: 197.275, Arizona: 196.875, S.E. Missouri: 192.700
The Combating Illini notched a season excessive on their senior day, tallying wins over No. 21 Arizona and SEMO. Lyden Saltness captured the bars title whereas Mia Takekawa earned the beam win.
The workforce began robust, posting their second-best vault complete of the season (49.225). In her first Yurchenko 1.5 try this 12 months, Mia Townes went 9.925, sticking the vault with minor kind errors. Arielle Ward added a 9.875 to extend the workforce’s complete.
Though three athletes went sub-9.8 in Rotation 2, Illini completed 1-2 on bars. Freshman phenom Saltness claimed the title as soon as once more (9.925), narrowly edging Takekawa, her veteran teammate. Whereas their first two occasions had been clear, the Illini turned up the warmth within the second half of the meet.
On beam, the workforce notched a 49.400, shattering their earlier season excessive by 0.225. Alea Byrne returned to the lineup for simply the second time this season, attaining a 9.875. The trouble was a story of consistency, with 4 athletes scoring between 9.85 and 9.875. Takekawa was the star, nevertheless, posting a meet-winning 9.925 for her beautiful routine.
The Illini constructed on their success in Rotation 4, incomes a season’s greatest 49.475 to shut the meet. Byrne continued her success, incomes a career-high 9.950. Townes additionally delivered an impressive efficiency, posting a 9.925 in her ultimate routine at Huff Corridor.