There are big changes in the rankings this week as the Troester.com GymInfo National Ranking shift to the Regional Qualifying Score (RQS) as a method for ranking.
Some things don't change, as Florida continues its domination of the rankings, with an RQS that already breaks the 197 mark. They also hold the lead on all four events as a team. Next is Stanford, but they are nearly a half a point behind. Spots 9 to 17 are separated by only 0.3 points, so much movement is possible before the end of the season.
Kimberly Ebeyer, a L10 at Wright's, has reportedly committed to EMU. The 2012 grad finished 22nd AA at the 2010 Region V L10 Regionals.
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Springfield posted a 323.05, led by Ty Evans 83.55 AA win.
Link: Springfield Release
Minnesota defeated Iowa State 195.6 to 194.95, led by AA champ Kendra Elm and frosh Kayla Schlecta's win on VT and tie for first on FX. Teammate Lucy Ennis added a win on UB while teammate Shannon Golich claimed the BB crown. For ISU, Michelle Browning tied for first on FX.
Link: UMinn Release
Kent State posted a 194.8 to run past the season high mark for NIU. Christina Lenny led Kent State, posting a win in the AA with a 39.275. She also posted a win on the FX and a tie for 1st on the VT with teammate Rachel Goldenberg. Teammate Lindsay Runyun won the UB. NIU's Holly Reichard won the BB.
Link: NIU Release
Nicole Allen led Ball State to a big win over Bowling Green. She posted a 38.725 to win the AA and the VT title. Teammate Brittney Emmons tied fo rthe FX title with BGSU's Dawn Christman. Bowling Green's Megan Harrington won the BB while BGSU's Monica Eaton won the UB.
Link: BGSU Release
Florida posted a big 196.875 on the road at WVU, besting the host's season best effort. Mackenzie Caquatto led the Gators, winning UB and the BB (9.975). Teammates Marissa King and Ashanee Dickerson won the FX. Amy Bieskli of WVU won the AA, posting a 39.325 for the win. WVU's Tina Maloney won VT for the hosts as well.
Link: WVU Release
Towson came from behind to post a 192.425 and outpace Penn's season high 191.95. Temple matched their season high for 3rd at 191.6, while Cornell posted a 190.8 and Ursinus a 185.05. For Towson, Kacy Cantazaro won the BB while teammates Britney Russell and Avis Hixon tied for the FX title. Temple's Corrine Williams won the AA. Cornell's Emily Santoro won the VT with a 9.875. On UB, it was Penn's Kirsten Strausbaugh with the win.
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