Mason Kumet
An Arizona gymnast flies through the air as she dismounts the bars in McKale Center on March 13. She sticks the landing.
The University of Arizona gymnastics team went on the road, securing a victory over West Virginia University on Friday, Feb. 15, at 5 p.m. in the Wildcats’ last Big 12 road meet of the season. Arizona posted a score of 195.300 while the Mountaineers scored 194.925.
Uneven bars
Arizona opened its road meet on bars, posting a 48.875. Emily Mueller, Aubrey Krohnfeldt and Sophie Derr all posted 9.80s. Elena Deets put up a 9.775.
Vault
Continuing on vault, the GymCats scored a 48.900. Derr started off the second rotation of the night strong, posting a 9.800. Abigayle Martin had the highest score on vault, posting a 9.825. Alysen Fears followed with a 9.775.
Floor exercise
The Wildcats scored a 49.050 in the third rotation of the night. Elizabeth LaRusso and Fears both posted a 9.800. Derr had her debut on floor, delivering a 9.775. Emma Strom led Arizona with an impressive 9.850. Mueller capped off the rotation, recording a 9.825 herself.
Balance beam
The GymCats finished with a 48.475 to end the night and secure the victory against West Virginia. Amelia Rock posted a 9.775 in her collegiate debut. Deets had the highest score on beam, posting a 9.900. Martin also contributed, scoring a 9.875.
Up next
Arizona will return home to face BYU in the Gymcats’ next meet in McKale Center on Saturday, March 8, at 1 p.m. on Princesses & Superheroes Day/Youth Day. The game will be available to stream on ESPN+.
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