SEMO didn’t let Lindenwood have the last word, matching the season high USAG team total of 196.175, a new program record. That was enough to catapult the Redhawks to the top of the rankings this week, though. The clumping at the top is beginning with the typical culprits–Air Force, Texas Woman’s and Lindenwood–all vying for their shot at the top. While Bridgeport is still sitting lower in the rankings for now, don’t overlook its second 191 of the season, thus far. Once the Purple Knights drop their 184 come NQS, all bets are off.
Superlatives
Look Mom, No Hands!
Cornell’s Mikayla Burton shines with an unusual beam series: front aerial to side aerial. A breath of fresh air among the usual back handspring series, it’s always a blast to see gymnastics that isn’t expected.
Stick, Stick, Stick
Three vaults in a row, West Chester’s Caitlyn Allen has stuck her tucked Yurchenko full. Tic, tac, toe! What’s the stick crown for a fourth? We hope it’s a grand cape or at least a scepter with a Golden Ram.
Unstoppable Award
After a somewhat shaky performance on Friday at SEMO, TWU bounced back on Sunday with a season high total. This weekend also featured testing out new depth routines and the return of Steelie King, who missed…