University of Minnesota Athletics

2019-20 Women's Gymnastics Roster

Kristen Quaglia
Kristen Quaglia
Kristen Quaglia

Kristen Quaglia

  • Class:
    Senior
  • High School:
    Minnetonka High School
  • Hometown:
    Chanhassen, Minn.
2020 | SENIOR SEASON
Appeared on the uneven bars (9.750) for Minnesota against Denver • recorded a 9.750 on bars at the Rutgers quad meet • matched her season-high 9.750 on bars against Illinois • recorded a new season-high of 9.825 on bars, competed on vault (9.800) for the first time this season at Ohio State • tied her season-high on bars with a 9.825 to finish third against Iowa • recorded a career-high on bars (9.875) against Nebraska, appeared on vault (9.750) • notched a 9.800 in the led-off spot on bars at Big 5s • posted a 9.750 on vault and a 9.825 on bars against NC State • Academic All-Big Ten • Season ended on March 12, 2020, when the Big Ten and NCAA announced they were ceasing competitions and championships because of COVID-19 public health concerns.

2019 | JUNIOR SEASON
Competed on vault and bars for the Gophers • scored a 9.800 on bars at the Best of Minnesota meet (Jan. 12) • earned a 9.825 on vault and a 9.800 on bars at Penn State (Jan. 26) • received a 9.825 on bars vs Maryland (Feb. 15) • notched a career-high 9.875 on vault at the Big Five meet (Feb. 23) • scored a career-high 9.850 on bars vs Pittsburgh (Mar. 2) • earned a 9.800 on vault at the NCAA Regional Semifinals (April 5) • Academic All-Big Ten.

2018 | SOPHOMORE SEASON 
Competed on vault and bars • started season with 9.625 on vault and 9.650 on bars in home opener • posted a 9.750 on vault and a 9.775 on bars against Michigan State • earned a 9.775 on vault in St. Louis at Mardi Gras Invitational • had a 9.725 on vault and a 9.675 on bars at Nebraska • had a 9.800 on vault and a 9.775 on bars against Arizona State • at Big Five Meet at Rutgers, posted a 9.750 vault score and a 9.775 on bars • had a 9.700 on vault and a 9.825 on bars at Big Ten Championships • competed vault and bars at NCAA Regionals; had a 9.775 and 9.675, respectively.

2017 | FRESHMAN SEASON
Competed on vault and bars at NCAA Regionals • earned career-best on bars with a 9.800 at B1G Championships • competed on vault and bars at the Big Five Meet • competed on vault and bars against BYU • placed second on vault with a 9.725 at Best of Minnesota Meet • matched career-best on vault with a 9.725 at Denver • competed on vault vs. Nebraska • competed on vault and bars against Illinois • recorded a 9.725 on bars vs. Ohio State • earned a 9.650 on bars vs. Michigan State • scored a 9.725 on vault at Maryland Quad • made collegiate debut with a 9.775 on vault and a 9.600 on bars against Denver.

HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB
Graduate of Minnetonka High School • AP Scholar with Distinction • member of the National Honor Society, Minnetonka Honor Society and Spanish Honor Society • coached by Bryon Hough and Charise Schrupp of Classic Gymnastics • named most valuable gymnast by club • Club team captain • three-time level 10 Junior Olympic Nationals qualifier.

PERSONAL
Daughter of Vito (baseball student-athlete at North Dakota from 1982-87) and Melanie (track and field student-athlete at Minnesota from 1982-84) • has one sister (Kathryn) • enjoys volunteering, baking, reading and hanging out with friends • majors in biology with a minor in communication studies and pharmacology. 
Kristen Quaglia's Season Highs 
Event Vault Bars Beam Floor All-Around
2020 9.800 *9.875 --- --- ---
2019 *9.875 9.850 --- --- ---
2018 9.800 9.825 --- --- ---
2017 9.775 9.800 --- --- ---
*Denotes career high
Signing the Block M
Tuesday, May 20
Mya Hooten: NCAA Floor Final
Friday, April 18
Mya Hooten Previews NCAA Championships
Monday, April 14
NCAA Qualifier Mya Hooten
Monday, April 07