Denver hosts its final conference opponent of the season on a senior day that bids farewell to one of the most influential classes in Pioneer history. With postseason looming, the Pioneers will look to capitalize on their home advantage to strengthen their NQS.
Arizona State is battling for a spot in the evening session of the Big 12 championship, with four road meets left to improve its standing. The Sun Devils are currently counting a 195.675 in their NQS, so any score above that will provide a much-needed boost. Jada Mangahas could play a key role in that effort—she delivered a solid exhibition routine on floor at BYU last weekend and has been steadily improving her vault and bars scores since her return.
Denver’s early-season beam struggles appear to be a thing of the past, as the Pioneers have now posted four straight meets above 49.000 after only reaching that mark twice in their first five competitions. While the seniors and fifth-years have been leading the charge, sophomore Madison Ulrich has emerged as a quiet but crucial contributor. She currently leads the team in NQS on beam and floor and has been a steady all-around presence. With Denver set to lose a significant number of routines at the end of the season, Ulrich’s consistency is a promising…
