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Monday, January 22
Minneapolis, MN
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No. 17 Gophers Down No. 20 Hawkeyes in B1G Opener
1/22/2024 10:03:00 PM | Gymnastics
Minnesota moves to 5-0 (1-0 B1G) on the year
MINNEAPOLIS -- The No. 17 University of Minnesota women's gymnastics team opened their 2024 B1G home slate with a decisive win over No. 20 Iowa to move to 5-0 (1-0 Big Ten) on the year. The Gophers tied a season-best with a score of 196.850 while the Hawkeyes tallied a team score of 196.150.
Minnesota persevered through adversity after an early 8.525 score on the balance beam. The team was able to recover and still earn a 49.125 score in the event.
"The way the team rallied after that and just attacked balance beam was just so impressive," said head coach Jenny Hansen. "We were so proud of the girls in that moment. That's going to serve us well moving forward."
The Gophers tied their score of 196.850 from week one, which was a program-best score in a season-opening road meet. Since 1989, Minnesota is 28-8 in home openers at the Pav. Under Jenny Hansen, the Gophers are now 10-1, with the only loss coming in 2017
The Gophers moved to 27-9 in Big Ten home openers and 23-8-1 all-time against Iowa.
Iowa's Adeline Kenlin won the all-around crown with a score of 39.275 while Gianna Gerdes finished second at 39.225.
Mya Hooten took home two event titles, posting scores of 9.950 in both the vault (season-high) and on the floor. Minnesota's best team performance came on floor once again, where they posted a 49.425. The 'U' currently ranks No. 12 in the country on floor on Road to Nationals.
"When you get a chance to watch Mya, you can't help but take notice," said Hansen. "She just has so much fun and has great energy, she's electric when you see her. She draws in everyone as soon as she goes."
EVENT BREAKDOWN:
VAULT
The 'U' started the evening on vault, posting a 49.225 team score. Hooten led the team with her season-best 9.950 total, while Gianna Gerdes followed her with a 9.850. Sarah Moraw and Lauren Pearl posted 9.825's while Sophia Nguyen and Marissa Jenks went 9.775.
BARS
Minnesota's lowest score of the day came on bars, where the team tallied a 49.075 score. Hooten and freshman Jordyn Lyden tied for the team lead with scores of 9.850 while seniors Ella Sirjord and Gianna Gerdes tied for third at 9.825. Sophia Nguyen rounded out the top five with a 9.725.
BEAM
After an uncharacteristic 8.525 on beam from Emily Koch, the Gophers recovered nicely to earn a 49.125 team score. Katie Horak and Ella Sirjord both set career-highs with spectacular 9.875 performances while Lauren Pearl set a season-high. Lyden (9.775) and Gerdes (9.725) rounded out the top five.
FLOOR
The Gophers were fantastic on the floor once again, posting a 49.425 team score to finish their night. Hooten dazzled with her 9.950 performance while Seria Johnson set a season-high with a 9.900. Emily Koch and Lauren Pearl both earned 9.875's while Marissa Jencks and Gianna Gerdes earned scores of 9.825.
UP NEXT
Minnesota hosts Maryland on Saturday, Jan. 27 at Maturi Pavilion at 4 p.m. CT. B1G+ will provide streaming coverage.
Minnesota persevered through adversity after an early 8.525 score on the balance beam. The team was able to recover and still earn a 49.125 score in the event.
"The way the team rallied after that and just attacked balance beam was just so impressive," said head coach Jenny Hansen. "We were so proud of the girls in that moment. That's going to serve us well moving forward."
The Gophers tied their score of 196.850 from week one, which was a program-best score in a season-opening road meet. Since 1989, Minnesota is 28-8 in home openers at the Pav. Under Jenny Hansen, the Gophers are now 10-1, with the only loss coming in 2017
The Gophers moved to 27-9 in Big Ten home openers and 23-8-1 all-time against Iowa.
Iowa's Adeline Kenlin won the all-around crown with a score of 39.275 while Gianna Gerdes finished second at 39.225.
Mya Hooten took home two event titles, posting scores of 9.950 in both the vault (season-high) and on the floor. Minnesota's best team performance came on floor once again, where they posted a 49.425. The 'U' currently ranks No. 12 in the country on floor on Road to Nationals.
"When you get a chance to watch Mya, you can't help but take notice," said Hansen. "She just has so much fun and has great energy, she's electric when you see her. She draws in everyone as soon as she goes."
EVENT BREAKDOWN:
VAULT
The 'U' started the evening on vault, posting a 49.225 team score. Hooten led the team with her season-best 9.950 total, while Gianna Gerdes followed her with a 9.850. Sarah Moraw and Lauren Pearl posted 9.825's while Sophia Nguyen and Marissa Jenks went 9.775.
BARS
Minnesota's lowest score of the day came on bars, where the team tallied a 49.075 score. Hooten and freshman Jordyn Lyden tied for the team lead with scores of 9.850 while seniors Ella Sirjord and Gianna Gerdes tied for third at 9.825. Sophia Nguyen rounded out the top five with a 9.725.
BEAM
After an uncharacteristic 8.525 on beam from Emily Koch, the Gophers recovered nicely to earn a 49.125 team score. Katie Horak and Ella Sirjord both set career-highs with spectacular 9.875 performances while Lauren Pearl set a season-high. Lyden (9.775) and Gerdes (9.725) rounded out the top five.
FLOOR
The Gophers were fantastic on the floor once again, posting a 49.425 team score to finish their night. Hooten dazzled with her 9.950 performance while Seria Johnson set a season-high with a 9.900. Emily Koch and Lauren Pearl both earned 9.875's while Marissa Jencks and Gianna Gerdes earned scores of 9.825.
UP NEXT
Minnesota hosts Maryland on Saturday, Jan. 27 at Maturi Pavilion at 4 p.m. CT. B1G+ will provide streaming coverage.
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