University of Minnesota Athletics
2018-19 Women's Gymnastics Roster
Higgins, Kaitlyn
Kaitlyn Higgins
- Class:
- Freshman
- High School:
- Big Foot High School
- Hometown:
- Walworth, WI
Bio
2020 | SOPHOMORE SEASON
Posted a 9.725 on beam at Denver • led-off on floor at the Rutgers quad meet with a 9.825 • matched her career-high (9.850) to take second on floor against Illinois • 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 | FRESHMAN SEASON
Made her collegiate debut versus Iowa on beam • later competed on floor for the Gophers • recorded a career-high 9.850 on floor vs Pittsburgh • matched her career-high mark of 9.850 on floor in four consecutive meets: vs Pittsburgh (Mar. 2), at the Elevate the Stage quad meet (Mar. 8), at the Missouri quad meet (Mar. 15) and at the 2019 B1G Championships (Mar. 23) • earned a 9.700 on floor exercise at the NCAA Regional Semifinals and improved to a 9.775 at the Regional Finals.
HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB
Graduate of Bigfoot High School • competed with Gymnastics Academy of Rockford • level 9 Eastern National gymnastics all-around champion in 2013 • Junior Olympic qualifier in 2016 and 2017 • took eighth place in the all-around in 2016 scoring a 37.875.
PERSONAL
Daughter of Tom and Jill Higgins • has one brother (Kyle) • majoring in health science.
*Denotes career high
Posted a 9.725 on beam at Denver • led-off on floor at the Rutgers quad meet with a 9.825 • matched her career-high (9.850) to take second on floor against Illinois • 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 | FRESHMAN SEASON
Made her collegiate debut versus Iowa on beam • later competed on floor for the Gophers • recorded a career-high 9.850 on floor vs Pittsburgh • matched her career-high mark of 9.850 on floor in four consecutive meets: vs Pittsburgh (Mar. 2), at the Elevate the Stage quad meet (Mar. 8), at the Missouri quad meet (Mar. 15) and at the 2019 B1G Championships (Mar. 23) • earned a 9.700 on floor exercise at the NCAA Regional Semifinals and improved to a 9.775 at the Regional Finals.
HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB
Graduate of Bigfoot High School • competed with Gymnastics Academy of Rockford • level 9 Eastern National gymnastics all-around champion in 2013 • Junior Olympic qualifier in 2016 and 2017 • took eighth place in the all-around in 2016 scoring a 37.875.
PERSONAL
Daughter of Tom and Jill Higgins • has one brother (Kyle) • majoring in health science.
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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
