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 Aubrey Krohnfeldt and Sophie Derr all posted stunning scores of 9.80s. Elena Deets put up a 9.775 herself. 

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 solid 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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