Saturday, January 18
Piscataway, NJ
11:00 a.m.
University of Washington
at
Rutgers
Gymnastics Falls to Rutgers In Opening B1G Meet
January 18, 2025 | Gymnastics
PISCATAWAY, N.J. – Strong performances from Olivia Oppegard and Emily Innes highlighted the day for Washington, but the Huskies fell short in their Big Ten opener, scoring 194.050 against Rutgers' 194.550.
Washington opened the meet on bars, with Oppegard earning a 9.800 to lead the rotation. Sophomore Kristin Lin made her 2025 season debut, scoring a solid 9.700. The Huskies closed the first rotation with a 48.075.
Vault proved to be Washington's second-strongest event of the afternoon, earning a 48.675. Innes captured a share of the event title with a 9.800, while Mary McDonough contributed a 9.775.
The Huskies entered the third rotation with a 96.750 and continued their momentum on floor. Innes secured the event title with a team-best 9.850, and McDonough delivered a strong routine for a 9.800.
Washington excelled on beam, scoring a 49.100 to outperform Rutgers' No. 10-ranked beam squad. Taylor Russon earned the event title with a 9.875, followed closely by Lana Navarro's 9.850. Innes and Oppegard added matching scores of 9.800.
Top Results by Event
Vault (48.675)
Up Next
The Huskies return to Alaska Airlines Arena for their Big Ten home opener against No. 20 Michigan on Saturday, Jan. 25, at 8 p.m. PT.
For more information on UW gymnastics team, follow @uwgymnastics on Instagram, X, and TikTok.
Washington opened the meet on bars, with Oppegard earning a 9.800 to lead the rotation. Sophomore Kristin Lin made her 2025 season debut, scoring a solid 9.700. The Huskies closed the first rotation with a 48.075.
Olivia started us off on bars with a season-best 9.800!
— Washington Gymnastics (@UWGymnastics) January 18, 2025
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Vault proved to be Washington's second-strongest event of the afternoon, earning a 48.675. Innes captured a share of the event title with a 9.800, while Mary McDonough contributed a 9.775.
The Huskies entered the third rotation with a 96.750 and continued their momentum on floor. Innes secured the event title with a team-best 9.850, and McDonough delivered a strong routine for a 9.800.
Washington excelled on beam, scoring a 49.100 to outperform Rutgers' No. 10-ranked beam squad. Taylor Russon earned the event title with a 9.875, followed closely by Lana Navarro's 9.850. Innes and Oppegard added matching scores of 9.800.
9.875 for Taylor!
— Washington Gymnastics (@UWGymnastics) January 18, 2025
Subscribe/stream on B1G+#MontlakeMentality pic.twitter.com/ynDzFgItJ3
Top Results by Event
Vault (48.675)
- Emily Innes (9.800)
- Mary McDonough (9.775)
- Lex Mouyenga (9.750)
- Olivia Oppegard (9.800)
- Caitlin McWilliams (9.750)
- Kristin Lin (9.700)
- Taylor Russon (9.875)
- Lana Navarro (9.850)
- Emily Innes & Olivia Oppegard (9.800)
- Emily Innes (9.850)
- Mary McDonough (9.800)
- Olivia Oppegard (9.725)
- Mary McDonough (37.325)
Up Next
The Huskies return to Alaska Airlines Arena for their Big Ten home opener against No. 20 Michigan on Saturday, Jan. 25, at 8 p.m. PT.
For more information on UW gymnastics team, follow @uwgymnastics on Instagram, X, and TikTok.
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