Ball State University Athletics
Pfister Named To WCGA All-America Second Team
March 23, 2023 | Gymnastics
MARLBORO, NEW JERSEY - - Ball State junior Suki Pfister made history Thursday afternoon, becoming the first gymnast in program history to earn regular-season all-America honors as announced by the Women's Collegiate Gymnastics Association (WCGA).
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By finishing the regular season tied for 14th nationally with a National Qualifying Score (NQS) of 9.915 on vault, Pfister earned a spot on the WCGA All-America Second Team.
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"I am very proud of the hard work Suki has put into developing herself and her gymnastics during the past few years," head coach Joanna Saleem said. "The time she has spent focusing on incremental gains to achieve the ability to consistently perform at this level is paying off.  We have all witnessed the results of her hard work and the passion she has for her team. She has gained confidence and repeatedly showed up to compete."
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The Mid-American Conference Specialist of the Year the last two seasons, Pfister has registered six vault scores of 9.900-or-higher this season. Her best vaults came versus Central Michigan (Feb. 26) and Western Michigan (March 12) when she tied her career-best score of 9.950. Pfister has also won the vault competition in seven of Ball State's 12 meets, including four of six league competitions.
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In addition to her strong NQS score, the two-time First Team All-MAC selection has been one of the nation's most consistent vaulters, tying for 14th nationally with an average vault score of 9.887. All 12 of her vaults have come in at 9.800-or-higher, including her 9.850 to tie for third at last Saturday's MAC Championship.
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"Being the first gymnast in program history to be named an all-American is something Suki should take great pride in," Saleem added. "This recognition shows her teammates and others that with hard work, big dreams, and a competitive spirit, great things are being achieved here at Ball State."
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The Fort Wayne, Indiana, native has also made a name for herself on floor this season, including trying the program record with a score of 9.950 at the Tennessee Collegiate Classic (Jan. 20). Pfister finished third overall on floor at the MAC Championships with a 9.925 and has nine scores of 9.800-or-better this season.
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Student-athletes with the top eight NQS scores (including ties) in each event during the regular season earn WCGA First Team All-America honors. Gymnasts ranked ninth to 16th (including ties) in the NQS receive All-America Second Team accolades.
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Pfister and the Ball State gymnastics program return to action Wednesday, March 29, when they take on NC State in the first round of the NCAA Norman Regional.
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By finishing the regular season tied for 14th nationally with a National Qualifying Score (NQS) of 9.915 on vault, Pfister earned a spot on the WCGA All-America Second Team.
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"I am very proud of the hard work Suki has put into developing herself and her gymnastics during the past few years," head coach Joanna Saleem said. "The time she has spent focusing on incremental gains to achieve the ability to consistently perform at this level is paying off.  We have all witnessed the results of her hard work and the passion she has for her team. She has gained confidence and repeatedly showed up to compete."
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The Mid-American Conference Specialist of the Year the last two seasons, Pfister has registered six vault scores of 9.900-or-higher this season. Her best vaults came versus Central Michigan (Feb. 26) and Western Michigan (March 12) when she tied her career-best score of 9.950. Pfister has also won the vault competition in seven of Ball State's 12 meets, including four of six league competitions.
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In addition to her strong NQS score, the two-time First Team All-MAC selection has been one of the nation's most consistent vaulters, tying for 14th nationally with an average vault score of 9.887. All 12 of her vaults have come in at 9.800-or-higher, including her 9.850 to tie for third at last Saturday's MAC Championship.
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"Being the first gymnast in program history to be named an all-American is something Suki should take great pride in," Saleem added. "This recognition shows her teammates and others that with hard work, big dreams, and a competitive spirit, great things are being achieved here at Ball State."
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The Fort Wayne, Indiana, native has also made a name for herself on floor this season, including trying the program record with a score of 9.950 at the Tennessee Collegiate Classic (Jan. 20). Pfister finished third overall on floor at the MAC Championships with a 9.925 and has nine scores of 9.800-or-better this season.
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Student-athletes with the top eight NQS scores (including ties) in each event during the regular season earn WCGA First Team All-America honors. Gymnasts ranked ninth to 16th (including ties) in the NQS receive All-America Second Team accolades.
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Pfister and the Ball State gymnastics program return to action Wednesday, March 29, when they take on NC State in the first round of the NCAA Norman Regional.
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