University of Minnesota Athletics
Saturday, February 20
Maturi Pavilion
5:00 PM
University of Minnesota
197.625
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195.975
Rutgers
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Gophers Tie Second Highest Team Score In Program History
2/20/2021 8:30:00 PM | Gymnastics
The No. 10 University of Minnesota women's gymnastics team landed themselves in the record books with their team score of 197.625, tied for second highest in program history in their win over Rutgers (195.975). The Gophers move to 4-2 on the season and 3-2 in conference action.Â
Notable
Minnesota's 197.625 team score ties for second place all-time in program history. The Gophers outscored Rutgers on each event on their way to the win.Â
Senior Mary Korlin-Downs claimed the beam title with a career-high 9.975, earning a 10 from one judge.Â
Sophomores Kate Grotenhuis (9.725) and Maya Albertin (9.700) both made their career debut at the Pav on vault.
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"We are so excited about where we are as a team right now," head coach Jenny Hansen said. "This is the first meet this season where we put all four events together and we still have some things to work on. Our team responded so well tonight and they were aggressive even after a miss. We are in a really good place and we can't wait to continue to get stronger."
"Coming into this week of practice, I tried to nail down my routine and hold my landing," Korlin-Downs said. "My routines this week were really good, but coming into today I was nervous because last week was my lowest score of the season. However, I felt super strong up on the beam and held my landing."
"It was so fun to finally be out there after all I have been through with injuries," Grotenhuis said. "I was so happy to be with my team and just kill it."
"A night like this really boosts our confidence as we near championship season," Lexy Ramler said. " We have been working really hard in the gym and to see it transfer into competition is so cool. We need to continue to build each week, and we are super excited for the rest of the season."
All-Around
For the fourth straight week, Ramler earned a first-place finish in the all-around. The senior scored a 39.700, the second highest in her career and second in the Gophers record book. Ramler set a career-high 9.975 on vault, posted a 9.950 on bars, a 9.900 on floor and 9.875 on beam.Â
Ona Loper came in second with a 39.550. She earned a 9.950 on vault, 9.775 on bars, 9.900 on beam and 9.925 on floor.Â
Event Breakdown
Vault
Minnesota's team score of 49.450 tied for fourth best in program history. Ramler took the top spot on the event with a 9.975, a new career-record. Loper earned a second place finish with a 9.950 and Maddie Quarles followed in third place (9.925). Mya Hooten came in fifth with a solid 9.875. Grotenhuis placed ninth (9.725).Â
Bars
The Gophers claimed the top four spots on bars. Ramler was first on the event with a 9.950 and Hannah Willmarth was second after scoring a career-high 9.900. Tiarre Sales added a 9.875, good for third, and Hooten finished in fourth with a 9.850. Loper put up a 9.775 for sixth. Minnesota had a 49.350 team score on the event.Â
Beam
The Maroon and Gold posted a season-high 49.400 on beam. Korlin-Downs won the title with her career-high and near perfect 9.975. Loper was third (9.900), Ramler tied for fourth (9.875) and Abbie Nylin impressed with a 9.850. Ali Sonier came away with ninth (9.800).Â
Floor
Minnesota continued to put up strong performances on floor, totaling 49.425. Hooten and Loper shared the event title with a pair of 9.925s. Ramler was third (9.900) and freshman Emily Koch placed fourth with a 9.850. Mallory LeNeave recorded a 9.825 for fifth.Â
Up Next
Minnesota heads back on the road to compete at the Big Five meet in College Park, Md. The Maroon and Gold will face off against Illinois, Nebraska, Ohio State and Maryland on Friday, February 26th starting at 4:00 p.m. CT. The meet will be broadcast on BTN+.Â
Notable
Minnesota's 197.625 team score ties for second place all-time in program history. The Gophers outscored Rutgers on each event on their way to the win.Â
Senior Mary Korlin-Downs claimed the beam title with a career-high 9.975, earning a 10 from one judge.Â
Sophomores Kate Grotenhuis (9.725) and Maya Albertin (9.700) both made their career debut at the Pav on vault.
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"We are so excited about where we are as a team right now," head coach Jenny Hansen said. "This is the first meet this season where we put all four events together and we still have some things to work on. Our team responded so well tonight and they were aggressive even after a miss. We are in a really good place and we can't wait to continue to get stronger."
"Coming into this week of practice, I tried to nail down my routine and hold my landing," Korlin-Downs said. "My routines this week were really good, but coming into today I was nervous because last week was my lowest score of the season. However, I felt super strong up on the beam and held my landing."
"It was so fun to finally be out there after all I have been through with injuries," Grotenhuis said. "I was so happy to be with my team and just kill it."
"A night like this really boosts our confidence as we near championship season," Lexy Ramler said. " We have been working really hard in the gym and to see it transfer into competition is so cool. We need to continue to build each week, and we are super excited for the rest of the season."
All-Around
For the fourth straight week, Ramler earned a first-place finish in the all-around. The senior scored a 39.700, the second highest in her career and second in the Gophers record book. Ramler set a career-high 9.975 on vault, posted a 9.950 on bars, a 9.900 on floor and 9.875 on beam.Â
Ona Loper came in second with a 39.550. She earned a 9.950 on vault, 9.775 on bars, 9.900 on beam and 9.925 on floor.Â
Event Breakdown
Vault
Minnesota's team score of 49.450 tied for fourth best in program history. Ramler took the top spot on the event with a 9.975, a new career-record. Loper earned a second place finish with a 9.950 and Maddie Quarles followed in third place (9.925). Mya Hooten came in fifth with a solid 9.875. Grotenhuis placed ninth (9.725).Â
Bars
The Gophers claimed the top four spots on bars. Ramler was first on the event with a 9.950 and Hannah Willmarth was second after scoring a career-high 9.900. Tiarre Sales added a 9.875, good for third, and Hooten finished in fourth with a 9.850. Loper put up a 9.775 for sixth. Minnesota had a 49.350 team score on the event.Â
Beam
The Maroon and Gold posted a season-high 49.400 on beam. Korlin-Downs won the title with her career-high and near perfect 9.975. Loper was third (9.900), Ramler tied for fourth (9.875) and Abbie Nylin impressed with a 9.850. Ali Sonier came away with ninth (9.800).Â
Floor
Minnesota continued to put up strong performances on floor, totaling 49.425. Hooten and Loper shared the event title with a pair of 9.925s. Ramler was third (9.900) and freshman Emily Koch placed fourth with a 9.850. Mallory LeNeave recorded a 9.825 for fifth.Â
Up Next
Minnesota heads back on the road to compete at the Big Five meet in College Park, Md. The Maroon and Gold will face off against Illinois, Nebraska, Ohio State and Maryland on Friday, February 26th starting at 4:00 p.m. CT. The meet will be broadcast on BTN+.Â
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