Host Bridgeport ran away with its fourth straight USAG Collegiate National Championship, totalling a big 195.575 to down TWU (193.7), Penn (193.475) and Air Force (191.075).  Bridgeport's Monica Mesalles, the AA Champ on Friday, posted the night's high scores on vaut and floor.  Penn's Dana Bonincontri was the night's top…
TWU won the afternoon session at the USA Gymnastics Collegiate Nationals, advancing to the finals.  Air Force edged William & Mary for the 2nd spot in the finals. During the evening session, Bridgeport posted a huge 195.525 to win the session, followed by Penn at 193.9.  Bridgeport's Monica Messales Sallares…
Saturday, 07 April 2012 22:20

Women's Regional Results

Here are all the results from the 2012 NCAA Women's Regionals (Teams in bold advance to Nationals): Raleigh:  Results 1  University of Florida 197.325  2  Ohio State 196.225  3  North Carolina State University 195.975  4  Penn State 195.650  5  North Carolina 194.025  6  Kent State 193.575  Also advancing in the…
Host Utah knocked off #5 NU 196.825 to 196.525, as both squads easily advanced to the National meet.  3rd place Minnesota posted a 194.8, to finish ahead of ASU (194.4), San Jose State (193.4) and Iowa State (193.15). Frosh Jessie DeZiel paced the Huskers, winning the AA (39.4), Vault and…
Saturday, 07 April 2012 21:53

Men's: OU Wins MPSF Championships

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MPSF Gymnast of the Year Jake Dalton of OU was the star of the Championships, leading his squad to a win over Stanford, 355.6 to 352.1.  Cal was third at 345.95 while Air Force posted a 335.95. Dalton won the AA with a 89.25, winning at least a share of…
Saturday, 07 April 2012 21:50

Men's: Big 10 Event Finals

The Big 10 Championships concluded with the event finals.  Sam Mikulak of Michigan and Paul Ruggeri of Illinois won two events each.  Floor:  Paul Ruggeri, Illinoiis Rings:  Scott Rosenthal, PSU PH:  Craig Hernandez, PSU and Ty Echard, Ohio State Vault:  Ruggeri, Illinois PB:  Sam Mikulak, Michigan HB:  Sam Mikulak, Michigan…
Saturday, 07 April 2012 21:46

Men's: ECAC Event Finals

Navy's Andrew Faulk dominated the event finals at the ECAC Championships, winning at least a share of titles on PH, PB and HB.  He won the AA and was named Gymnast of the Year. Temple's John Leonard won the floor.  On PH, Joseph Hodges tied with Faulk for the title. …
Saturday, 07 April 2012 21:38

Auburn: Georgia, Oregon State Advance

Georgia posted a 197.1 to win the Auburn Regional.  Oregon State (196.45) used a strong final beam routine from Leslie Mak (she won the event) to pass Michigan (196.325) for the 2nd ticket to Nationals.  Host Auburn was close behind at 196.1, just ahead of WVU at 195.9.  MSU was…
Saturday, 07 April 2012 21:16

Seattle: Bama, LSU Advance

Alabama won the Seattle Regional with ease, posting a 197.025.  LSU (196.075) pulled out the qualifying spot, shaking off an early fall on beam to hit their remaining routines and extend their 0.025 lead into the final margin of victory.  Washington (195.825) had a shakey beam rotation after a strong…
Saturday, 07 April 2012 19:20

Fayetteville: UCLA, Arkansas Advance

UCLA posted a 197.225 to hold an inspired effort from Arkansas (196.825) and claim the Regional in Fayetteville.  Arkansas was boosted by the partial return of Katherine Grable and Kelci Lewis from the injured list. Boise State posted a 196.05 after a few problems on beam.   Missouri posted a 195.45…
Saturday, 07 April 2012 19:13

Champaign: Oklahoma and Stanford Advance

OU posted a 197.025 to win the Champaign Regional.  After a stellar 2nd half of the meet, Stanford closed the gap on OU to a post a 196.675 and hold off host Illinois (195.725).  DU was fourth with a 194.875, with UK fifth at 194.75 and UIC in sixth with…
Saturday, 07 April 2012 19:01

Raleigh: Florida, Ohio State Advance

Florida and Ohio State advanced out of the Raleigh Regional.  Florida cruised to the win with a 197.325, but Ohio State (196.225) faced a stiff challenge from host NC State (195.975).  PSU struggled on beam (195.65) after challenging early on.  North Carolina was fifth (194.025) and Kent State sixth (193.575).…
Illinois won their fourth consecutive Big 10 Team title on Friday, posting a 352.95 for the win.  Michigan was 2nd and #1 PSU could only manage third.  Illinois was led by CJ Maestas, who posted the top AA score of the night at 89.5.  Michigan's Sam Mikulak was 2nd, and…
Friday, 06 April 2012 20:59

Men's: Temple Wins ECACs

Temple won the men's ECAC Championships this Friday with the highest score in program history, a 349.4.  They now qualify on to the NCAA Championships.  1. Temple - 349.4 2. Springfield - 332.6 3. UIC - 332.3 4. William & Mary - 330.4 5. Navy - 330.3 6. Army 325.7…
National Champions were named at the Men's USA Gymnastics Collegiate Nationals on Saturday night. The new champions are: Floor:  Jimmy Pezzino, Springfield PH:  Chris Junghans, Navy Rings:  Ryan Ponce, Springfield Vault:  Ben Zaiser, Air Force PB:  Josh Ramos, Air Force HB:  Mac Ritchie, Air Force Link:  Air Force Release
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