Central Michigan University Athletics
Friday, February 7
Cedar City, Utah
9 p.m.
Central Michigan University
at
Southern Utah
Photo by: Allissa Rusco
Gymnasts Head To Southern Utah
2/6/2020 7:29:00 PM | Gymnastics
MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. – The Central Michigan gymnastics team hits the road on Friday for a nonconference dual meet at Southern Utah.
The Chippewas are looking to rebound from a Mid-American Conference dual loss at Northern Illinois on Sunday.
"Although we had a quick turnaround this week, the team was very productive and focused in the gym," CMU coach Christine MacDonald said. "We put in the work this week and used last weekend's results to reset and get back on target with where we need to be to make our goals.
"This meet also provides us with another opportunity to insert new faces into the lineup and continue to work toward our strongest scoring potential. With new lineups and new venues, the real test will be finding a way to execute in the way we know how and are capable of."
Rankings
The Chippewas are averaging 194.913, which puts them 31st nationally. Of the four events, they are ranked highest on the vault, 14th, with a 49.050 average.
They are 33rd on uneven parallel bars (48.644), 40th on floor exercise (48.713), and 41st on balance beam (48.506).
Chippewa senior Denelle Pedrick, the reigning MAC gymnast of the year, ranks 22nd in the nation in the all-around with a 39.250 average. She is 42nd (9.837) on vault, 42nd (9.844) on bars, and 51st on floor (9.862).
CMU freshman Hannah Demers ranks 27th on vault with a 9.850 average and is 67th (38.813) in the all-around.
Scouting
Southern Utah ranks 23rd nationally with a 195.560 average. The Thunderbirds defeated Utah State last weekend with a 195.875 total. Two weeks ago, they posted a season-best 196.600 in a home loss to Brigham Young.
Nationally, the Thunderbirds are 15th on vault, 22nd on bars, 29th on beam, and 31st on floor. Southern Utah's Murakami Shylen is tied for 20th nationally on bars with a 9.870 average, and Karley McClain is 40th on floor (9.870).
Next
The Chippewas will make their first home appearance of the season when they entertain rival Kent State in a MAC dual on Sunday, Feb. 16 (1 p.m.).
The Chippewas are looking to rebound from a Mid-American Conference dual loss at Northern Illinois on Sunday.
"Although we had a quick turnaround this week, the team was very productive and focused in the gym," CMU coach Christine MacDonald said. "We put in the work this week and used last weekend's results to reset and get back on target with where we need to be to make our goals.
"This meet also provides us with another opportunity to insert new faces into the lineup and continue to work toward our strongest scoring potential. With new lineups and new venues, the real test will be finding a way to execute in the way we know how and are capable of."
Rankings
The Chippewas are averaging 194.913, which puts them 31st nationally. Of the four events, they are ranked highest on the vault, 14th, with a 49.050 average.
They are 33rd on uneven parallel bars (48.644), 40th on floor exercise (48.713), and 41st on balance beam (48.506).
Chippewa senior Denelle Pedrick, the reigning MAC gymnast of the year, ranks 22nd in the nation in the all-around with a 39.250 average. She is 42nd (9.837) on vault, 42nd (9.844) on bars, and 51st on floor (9.862).
CMU freshman Hannah Demers ranks 27th on vault with a 9.850 average and is 67th (38.813) in the all-around.
Scouting
Southern Utah ranks 23rd nationally with a 195.560 average. The Thunderbirds defeated Utah State last weekend with a 195.875 total. Two weeks ago, they posted a season-best 196.600 in a home loss to Brigham Young.
Nationally, the Thunderbirds are 15th on vault, 22nd on bars, 29th on beam, and 31st on floor. Southern Utah's Murakami Shylen is tied for 20th nationally on bars with a 9.870 average, and Karley McClain is 40th on floor (9.870).
Next
The Chippewas will make their first home appearance of the season when they entertain rival Kent State in a MAC dual on Sunday, Feb. 16 (1 p.m.).
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