Sunday, February 14
Muncie
3 p.m.
Ball State University
195.275
vs
193.350
Northern Illinois
Gritty Gym Cards Move To 11-0
February 14, 2021 | Gymnastics
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MUNCIE - Gritty is an adjective the Ball State gymnastics team uses often. To overcome obstacles and deliver. To be unflappable under pressure,. The Cardinals were just that Sunday at Worthen Arena, posting a 195.275 in a dual meet with Northern Illinois.Â
The Cardinals have now outscored all 11 of their opponents this season after beating NIU 195.275 - 193.350.Â
"I liked that we were gritty. Some obstacles came up throughout the day, and competing Friday-Sunday, for the to roll with the punches and be competitive is something to be proud of," head coach Joanna Saleem said. "This team is getting so good at being adaptable and that's going to serve us well. We had a fun, focused approach and that was huge. It was a nice score, a nice performance. For us, it's still a building block."Â
A freshman and a senior led the team on Sunday, with Hannah Ruthberg and Arden Hudson each getting a pair of 9.800 scores. Ruthberg won bars with a 9.850 mark and added a 9.800 on floor. Hudson continued her high performance on beam with a 9.800 mark and added a 9.800 on bars. Taylor Waldo was BSU's top scorer on beam with a 9.825, tying for first overall.
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"Loved watching Hannah. She competed really well," Saleem said. "It was great seeing Taylor hit on beam. She's such a pretty beam worker, the way she flows in her routine. It's pretty to watch."
Saleem mentioned Marissa Nychyk's performance as gritty after she was a little banged up after the meet on Friday. Nychyk was a solid 9.725 on bars and 9.675 on beam.
"That is a testament to her dedication and her commitment to what she's trying to do," Saleem said.
Stefanie Schweikert and Bri Slonim were the top Cards on vault at 9.775 and Claudia Goyco was BSU's floor leader with a 9.850 mark.Â
BSU is at Bowling Green this coming Friday night. The meet at BG is at 5 p.m. There is one remaining home meet left, Sunday, Feb. 28 vs. Western Michigan.Â
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MUNCIE - Gritty is an adjective the Ball State gymnastics team uses often. To overcome obstacles and deliver. To be unflappable under pressure,. The Cardinals were just that Sunday at Worthen Arena, posting a 195.275 in a dual meet with Northern Illinois.Â
The Cardinals have now outscored all 11 of their opponents this season after beating NIU 195.275 - 193.350.Â
"I liked that we were gritty. Some obstacles came up throughout the day, and competing Friday-Sunday, for the to roll with the punches and be competitive is something to be proud of," head coach Joanna Saleem said. "This team is getting so good at being adaptable and that's going to serve us well. We had a fun, focused approach and that was huge. It was a nice score, a nice performance. For us, it's still a building block."Â
A freshman and a senior led the team on Sunday, with Hannah Ruthberg and Arden Hudson each getting a pair of 9.800 scores. Ruthberg won bars with a 9.850 mark and added a 9.800 on floor. Hudson continued her high performance on beam with a 9.800 mark and added a 9.800 on bars. Taylor Waldo was BSU's top scorer on beam with a 9.825, tying for first overall.
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.@ardenlhudson on beam. A 9.800! pic.twitter.com/PUX8tBDy2c
— BallState Gymnastics (@BallStateGYM) February 14, 2021
"Loved watching Hannah. She competed really well," Saleem said. "It was great seeing Taylor hit on beam. She's such a pretty beam worker, the way she flows in her routine. It's pretty to watch."
Saleem mentioned Marissa Nychyk's performance as gritty after she was a little banged up after the meet on Friday. Nychyk was a solid 9.725 on bars and 9.675 on beam.
"That is a testament to her dedication and her commitment to what she's trying to do," Saleem said.
Stefanie Schweikert and Bri Slonim were the top Cards on vault at 9.775 and Claudia Goyco was BSU's floor leader with a 9.850 mark.Â
BSU is at Bowling Green this coming Friday night. The meet at BG is at 5 p.m. There is one remaining home meet left, Sunday, Feb. 28 vs. Western Michigan.Â
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Onward now you Cardinals!
— BallState Gymnastics (@BallStateGYM) February 14, 2021
FINAL SCORE
Cards 195.275
Northern Illinois 193.150 pic.twitter.com/YFI6MVSGLN
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