The University of Arizona gymnastics team defeated BYU in the Wildcats’ final Big 12 meet of the season, scoring a 196.775 on Saturday, March 8, in McKale Center. This ties their season-high score, which last came against the University of Denver on Jan. 31. The Cougars scored 195.800 and BYU remained close, but the Wildcats always left the lead out of reach.
Vault
Alysen Fears and Abigayle Martin got the night rolling as the duo earned a pair of 9.825s on the vault rotation. Emma Strom scored a graceful 9.80, adding to an early Arizona performance. Arizona led BYU after the first rotation, 48.950 to 48.900, a marginal lead to start that would expand in Arizona’s favor. While not in the same rotation, vault was the only competition the Cougars would outscore the Wildcats on, 48.975 to 48.950.
Uneven Bars
The Wildcats posted a 49.325 in the second rotation, maintaining their overall lead of 98.275 to 97.875 over the Cougars. Emily Mueller and Aubrey Krohnfeldt put up a pair of 9.825s to begin the rotation. Elena Deets and Fears closed the rotation with strong 9.90s, continuing Arizona’s stellar performances.
Balance Beam
The Wildcats scored a 49.200 on the beam, continuing to pile the lead on; at the end of the rotation, the Wildcats held 147.475 to BYU’s 146.950. Martin led the team with a 9.875 on beam. Deets and Mueller both posted 9.850s.
Floor Exercise
The Wildcats ended the night with a 49.300 to solidify their 196.775 to 195.800 win over BYU. Mueller led the rotation with a 9.90, tying for the highest rotation score during the event. Martin posted a 9.875. Strom scored a 9.85 and Elizabeth LaRusso posted a 9.825 for Arizona.
Up Next
The University of Arizona gymnastics team will host their last meet against Utah State University on Friday, March 14, at 6:00 p.m. for Senior Night.
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