GymDawgs Shine in Home Opener

Monday, January 20

Seattle, WA

6:00 PM

University of Washington

Boise State

Photo by: Red Box Pictures

January 21, 2020 | Gymnastics

Meet Results

SEATTLE - Washington kicked off the 2020 season at home in style on Monday as they competed against #22 Boise State. The GymDawgs found their stride once again on vault, bars, and floor which was enough to power the team to a score of 196.275, good for a win over Boise State and their score of 193.975.

"Our first meet at home this season was just ok," said head coach Elise Ray-Statz. "Overall, I would've liked a stronger performance on all four events." The GymDawgs hit their stride in the final rotation, scoring 49.425 on floor and three gymnasts earning a tie for first place with scores of 9.925.

"There were certainly highlights like Amara's two career high scores!" said Ray-Statz. "She was the leader of the team last night, showing a level of performance that we want out of everyone. I couldn't be more excited for her!" Amara Cunningham set the tone early for Washington with a career-high vault score of 9.875 and the individual title. The sophomore finished her day with another career-high performance, this time on floor. She grabbed the individual title and a score of 9.925 during the final rotation. Her individual titles on vault and floor were the first title wins of her career.

Evanni Roberson continued her dominance in the all around for Washington, earning her second all around title in as many meets. She also finished with a career-high on floor, earning a 9.925 good for the individual title, along with Cunningham and Maya Washington.

Washington was the third GymDawg to earn a 9.925 on floor and grab an individual title. Earlier in the meet, she earned a 9.875 on bars, the highest score for the GymDawgs during the rotation.

"Going into Cal, I expect to see that level of excellence throughout the whole meet," said Ray-Statz. "I am seeing great things in the gym each week. It's time to show it when it counts."

Amara on fire!! A 9.925 and career-high!#GymDawgs pic.twitter.com/CKc8k4Fk0T
— Washington Gymnastics (@UWGymnastics) January 21, 2020

		VAULT
Amara Cunningham earned a career-high and the individual title on vault with a 9.875. Geneva Thompson and Evanni Roberson each added a 9.800 for the GymDawgs on vault.

		BARS
Maya Washington earned a 9.875, good for the GymDawgs highest score during the rotation. Brenna Brooks, Evanni Roberson, and Madison Copiak each earned a 9.800 or higher, making it four GymDawgs above or at the 9.800 mark.

		BEAM
Evanni Roberson earned a 9.850 for the GymDawgs during the rotation. Roberson grabbed the highest score for Washington on beam.

		FLOOR
Evanni Roberson, Maya Washington, and Amara Cunningham all tied for the individual title with scores of 9.925. The score was a career-high on floor for both Roberson and Cunningham.