Ball State University Athletics
Gymnastics Heads To Texas Woman's University, Feb. 10
February 08, 2007 | Gymnastics
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This Week: The Ball State University women's gymnastics team travels to head coach Lisa Simonton's alma mater Texas Woman's University for a 7 pm start on Saturday, Feb. 10. BSU enters the meet with a 1-4 record.
Last Week: BSU fell to Bowling Green in Mid-American Conference action last Saturday (Feb. 3). Despite the loss the Cardinals defeated the Falcons on vault with a seson best 48.500. Ball State had many gymnasts earn season and personal records. Senior Jenna Tarkington collected a season high on vault (9.850) to win the event. Junior Erica Gilkerson along with teammate senior Kelly Watson finished fourth and fifth respectively. Gilkerson scored a 9.750 and Watson owned a 9.725, both of which were season and personal highs for the two Cardinals. Freshman Alex Tuthill led the way for BSU on beam with a second place finish after scoring a 9.775, good for a personal and season high. Teammate Brittany Bauer came in third with a 9.700. Freshman Bibiana Rodriguez-Lockwood took second place on the uneven bars after recording a 9.525. It was Rodriguez-Lockwood's best performance of the year. Senior Kelly Watson captured first place for the second straight meet for Ball State after totaling a 38.075 in the all-around.
Simonton's Thoughts for The Meet
"I am once again thrilled to go back to my alma mater; it's where my passion for collegiate gymnastics developed. I am excited not only for having our BSU Team compete in such a great facility, but of course I look forward to going against these two very good teams. I truly value my years with the TWU program - especially since I had such a fantastic mentor: Coach Kudlac. He is a top-notch COACH in our demanding sport and deserves everyone's respect for being such a dedicated leader in so many ways. I plan to showcase our team's talents---their amazing drive to be a better team---a team that is determined to excel! We are focused, we are ready and we are prepared to "make it happen". It is time to "light the fire!" I know we can put it together for a fantastic meet! Go Cardinals!"
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