GymDawgs Post Second-Highest Score in Program History

Sunday, March 1

Seattle, WA

2:00 PM

University of Washington

Utah

Photo by: Red Box Pictures

March 02, 2020 | Gymnastics

Results

SEATTLE - A second perfect 10 on beam for Evanni Roberson and a beam rotation in which all five scoring gymnasts earned marks of 9.900 or higher helped the GymDawgs grab the best beam score in program history while also earning the second-best team score UW has ever had. Despite the record setting night, Washington couldn't maintain their unbeaten streak in conference meets as #4 Utah edged out the GymDawgs, 197.675-197.600.

"What an amazing night for UW Gymnastics," said assistant coach Ralph Rosso. "Earning the second-highest team score in program history is not only great for our program, but more importantly for our young women who work tirelessly day in and day out."

The GymDawgs started on vault, where Geneva Thompson earned the top Washington score for the fourth meet in a row with a 9.875. Evanni Roberson chipped in a 9.850 on vault to help her take the all around individual title, her seventh in eight competitions. Maya Washington also made her collegiate debut on vault against Utah and the GymDawgs earned a 49.050 during the first rotation.

It was during the second rotation on bars where the GymDawgs hit their stride and didn't look back. Each gymnast scored above the 9.800 mark as Maya Washington and Geneva Thompson each matched their career-high marks of 9.900. Sophomore Brenna Brooks earned a career-high 9.875 and Madison Copiak also chipped in a 9.900 to help Washington earn a 49.425, the highest bars score of the season.

On beam, each gymnast either matched or set a new career-high. Evanni Roberson led the way, matching the career-high 10.00 she set last month, which was the first perfect 10 on beam in Washington program history. Maya Washington and Madison Copiak each earned a 9.925, which was a career-high mark for Washington. Michaela Nelson and Hannah Vandenkolk each added a 9.900, with Nelson earning a new career-high. Brenna Brooks, who led off the rotation, earned a 9.875, her second career-high score of the meet.

"It was a night filled with career-highs, record event scores, and a perfect 10!" said Rosso. "Our team is made up of amazing, confident, and talented women!"

Brooks led off again on floor, matching a career-high 9.850. Amara Cunningham added a 9.900, Maya Washington posted a 9.925, and Kristyn Hoffa closed out the event with a 9.925 as well. This marked the sixth straight meet in which Hoffa has scored a 9.900 or higher on floor. The GymDawgs earned a score of 49.475, tying the season-high score for the team. Each gymnast scored above the 9.800 mark, making it four total events this season in which that threshold has been met by each GymDawg in the lineup. Three of those events came against Utah.

"On each event, every routine kept getting better and better and we could not have done that without the electric crowd tonight," said Rosso. "Their energy gave us tremendous strength in our performances!"

Washington is back in action against Oregon State on Friday in Corvallis.

Here's Evanni Roberson's SECOND perfect 10 on beam this season!#GymDawgs pic.twitter.com/FkHiyJMZAR
— Washington Gymnastics (@UWGymnastics) March 1, 2020

		VAULT
Geneva Thompson led the GymDawgs on vault for the fourth-straight meet, earning a 9.875. Evanni Roberson was the next highest finisher for the GymDawgs, earning a 9.850. This mark helped Roberson earn a 39.575 in the all around to give her the individual title, her seventh in eight competitions. Amara Cunningham and Madison Copiak each added a 9.800 for Washington, making it four GymDawgs above or at the 9.800 mark. Maya Washington made her collegiate debut on vault, helping the GymDawgs to a score of 49.050.

		BARS
Thompson led the way on bars as well for the GymDawgs with a 9.900, good for second place in the meet and matched her career-high mark. Maya Washington and Madison Copiak each scored a 9.900 as well, tying Thompson for second-place. Brenna Brooks scored a 9.875, a career-high for the sophomore. Michaela Nelson and Evanni Roberson each added a 9.850 to make it all six GymDawgs above the 9.800 mark. The GymDawgs scored a season-high 49.425.

		BEAM
Evanni Roberson scored her second perfect 10 on beam this season, also the second perfect 10 on beam in program history. This earned her the individual title on beam. Maya Washington and Madison Copiak each scored a 9.925, a career-high for Washington. Hannah Vandenkolk and Michaela Nelson each posted a 9.900, a career-high score for Nelson. Brenna Brooks added a 9.875, her second career-high score of the evening to make it all six GymDawgs above the 9.800 mark. The GymDawgs earned a program record 49.650 during the rotation.

		FLOOR
Hoffa led the GymDawgs on floor, earning a 9.925, her sixth straight meet with a score of 9.900 or higher. Maya Washington also recorded a 9.925 to tie for the GymDawg lead. Amara Cunningham scored a 9.900, her second-highest floor score of the season. Evanni Roberson posted a 9.875 and Brenna Brooks recorded a 9.850. Meaghan Ruttan added a 9.825 to make it all six GymDawgs above the 9.800 mark. The GymDawgs earned a score of 49.475, matching the season-high floor score set earlier against California.

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