Ball State University Athletics
Gymnast Nicole Allen Selected for NCAA Regional
March 29, 2012 | Gymnastics
Nicole Allen, a senior member of the Ball State gymnastics team, has been selected to compete in the all-around at the NCAA Central Regional April 7, in Auburn, Ala.
In addition, Julie Cotter, who was the Mid-American Conference Champion on the bars, has been selected as an alternate for the event.
Six teams, five all-around competitors who are not on a qualifying team, and one specialist per event were named to each of the six predetermined host sites. Auburn was selected as one of six regional sites and will host Georgia, Michigan, Michigan State, Oregon State and West Virginia plus selected individuals. The top two teams and the top two all-around competitors who are not on an advancing team will receive an automatic berth to the NCAA National Championships April 20-22 in Duluth, Ga.
Allen managed a career high 39.150 in the all-around at Michigan State this season. She placed seventh in the all-around (38.75) at the MAC Championships this season plus tied for fourth on the vault (9.85) and was fifth on the floor (9.85). This marks the second straight season Allen has been selected for the Regional in the all-around. She placed 19th at the NCAA Central Regional last season. Allen was a 2012 All-MAC Second Team choice after earning first-team honors in 2011. She was the 2011 MAC Floor Co-Champion and the 2011 MAC Vault Co-Champion.
Meet Central:
http://www.auburntigers.com/sports/w-gym/ncaa-regional-central-12.html
