Florida posted an NCAA high 197.5 in an impressive win over NC State and PSU. Alaina Johnson led the Gators, winning the AA with a 39.6, including a pair of 9.95s in wins on VT and UB, plus a 9.925 win on the FX. Teammate Ashanee Dickerson posted a 9.975 to win BB.
Link: NC State Release
Georgia defeated Kentucky, posting a 195.55 in the road contest. Kat Ding led UGA with a solo win on the UB. Teammates Cassidy McComb, Christa Tanella, and Shayla Worley tied for the UB title. For Kentucky, Phylicia Reshard won the AA with a 39.25, tying for the FX title with teammate Jasmine Minion. Teammate Whitney Rose won the VT.
Link: UGA Release
As reported earlier, MSU's Kathryn Mahoney suffered a recent spinal injury. It is now reported that she remains paralyzed from the neck down, but there is hope that she will continue to regain some function according to published reports. Our thoughts are with Kathryn, her family and her team.
Those interested in making a contribution to her support fund can donate via several methods outlined in the link below. You can also send her your well wishes to her rehabilitation facility in Chicago.
Brittany Marcsisin, L10 from Arena Gymnastics in Hamilton, NJ, has committed to join the University of Pittsburgh this fall. Her 2010 season was highlighted by a 2nd AA finish at the Robin Cone Memorial meet and a 3rd AA finish at the Long Island Classic. She recently competed two events at the Star Struck Invitational, finishing 2nd on V.
Madison Sevilla, L10 from Flips Gymnastics in Minnesota, has committed to Wisconsin-Stout. Sevilla competed beam and floor through the 2010 season, finishing 3rd on both events at the Salto National Invitational.
Stanford, after a huge score this weekend, takes over the top spot in the Troester GymInfo Men's Rankings this week. Cal's Dennis Mannhart is the top AAer after his debut this weekend. OU's Jake Dalton claims the lead on FX and PB. Ty Echard of Ohio State is first on PH, while teammate Brandon Wynn is the top Ring man. Stanford's Eddie Penev leads the vault after this weekend's competition, while Paul Ruggeri of Illinois remains on top of the HB standings.
| Rank | Team |
Average |
| 1 | Stanford | 356.550 |
| 2 | California | 354.225 |
| 3 | Illinois | 353.450 |
| 4 | Oklahoma | 352.425 |
| 5 | Penn State | 346.900 |
| 6 | Michigan | 346.000 |
Link: Troester.com GymInfo
Florida tops the Women's National Rankings for the week of January 24th, according to the weekly Troester GymInfo poll. Florida also leads the standings on vault, uneven bars, and the floor. Stanford is the top balance beam squad.
UGA frosh Lindsey Cheek takes over the top AAer spot, as she hit a 39.55 in her first AA this past weekend. She is also the top UB worker. On VT, Utah's Kyndal Robarts holds the top spot, although she did not compete this weekend due to injury. Stanford's Ashley Morgan leads the FX rankings. On BB, UCLA's Olivia Courtney, Oregon State's Leslie Mak and SUU's Alyssa Click are tied for the top spot.
| Rank | Team |
Ave |
| 1 | Florida | 196.708 |
| 2 | Stanford | 196.413 |
| 3 | Georgia | 196.188 |
| 4 | Utah | 195.933 |
| 5 | Oklahoma | 195.781 |
| 6 | Alabama | 195.525 |
| 7 | Oregon State | 195.338 |
| 8 | Michigan | 195.167 |
| 9 | UCLA | 195.119 |
| 10 | Nebraska | 195.050 |
| 11 | Kent State | 195.008 |
| 12 | Arkansas | 194.933 |
| 13 | North Carolina State | 194.850 |
| 14 | Boise State | 194.788 |
| 15 | Iowa | 194.675 |
| 16 | Southern Utah | 194.658 |
| - | Washington | 194.658 |
| 18 | Minnesota | 194.567 |
| 19 | Illinois-Champaign | 194.492 |
| 20 | Iowa State | 194.483 |
| 21 | Ohio State | 194.375 |
| 22 | Auburn | 194.175 |
| 23 | Penn State | 194.158 |
| 24 | Denver | 193.963 |
| 25 | L.S.U. | 193.942 |
The rankings are by season average, so if an athlete has competed just once on the event, their season average is based on the single score.
Link: Troester GymInfo
New Hampshire downed Pittsburgh, 193.75 to 192.65, in action early Sunday evening. UNH picked up individual wins from Courtney Conners in the VT, Danielle Riebold on the UB, Austyn Fobes on the FX and Chelsea Steinberg in the AA. Pitt's Alicia Talucci won BB to prevent the sweep.
Link: Pitt Release