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Minnesota Tabbed No. 3 in B1G Preseason Poll

12/15/2016 12:00:00 AM | Gymnastics

Dec. 15, 2016

The University of Minnesota women's gymnastics team enters the season as the third-ranked team in the Big Ten Conference Preseason Coaches' Poll. Junior Gophers Abby DeMuse and Ciara Gardner were also named to the Big Ten Women's Gymnasts to Watch List.

The Golden Gophers will open their 2017 competition in a home meet against Denver on Jan. 7. Tickets are available at mygophersports.com.

B1G Preseason Coaches' Poll
1. Michigan
2. Nebraska
3. Minnesota
4. Illinois
5. Iowa
Penn State
7. Ohio State
8. Michigan State
9. Maryland
10. Rutgers

B1G Women's Gymnasts Watch List
Lizzy LeDuc, Illinois
Karen Howell, Illinois
Mollie Drenth, Iowa
Angel Metcalf, Iowa
Sarah Faller, Maryland
Alecia Farina, Maryland
Talia Chiarelli, Michigan
Emma McLean, Michigan
Kira Frederick, Michigan State
Anna Gamelo, Michigan State
Ciara Gardner, Minnesota
Abby DeMuse, Minnesota
Jennie Laeng, Nebraska
Sienna Crouse, Nebraska
Kaitlyn Hofland, Ohio State
Olivia Aepli, Ohio State
Briannah Tsang, Penn State
Kiera Brown, Penn State
Elizabeth Groden, Rutgers
Chloe DeVries, Rutgers

Arianna Ostrum - B1G Freshman of the Year
Sunday, March 22
Highlights: Big Ten Championships
Saturday, March 21
Big Ten Championship Hype
Saturday, March 21
Senior Salute
Wednesday, March 18