SAINT PETER, Minn. – The Gustavus gymnastics team will host UW-Oshkosh Saturday at 2 p.m. as they celebrate Senior Day. The Gusties scored 173.075 last week at UW-La Crosse while Oshkosh scored 186.900 last Friday in a win over UW-Eau Claire.
Senior Day
As is tradition at Gustavus, the final home meet of the regular season is designated as Senior Day and a special tribute is made to the individuals who have dedicated themselves to Gustavus gymnastics program the past four years. Today, the Athletics Department, Head Coach Aryn DeGrood, parents, and fans salute the three student-athletes who have represented Gustavus gymnastics with pride and class throughout their collegiate careers. Student-athletes honored today for their years of commitment include Leah Dargis (Bloomington), Leah Heilig (Forest Lake), and Grace Arnold (Huntsville, Ala.).
Last Time Out
The Gustavus women’s gymnastics team traveled to UW-La Crosse Friday and scored a 173.075. The Eagles won the dual with a score of 190.375.
The Gusties scored 36.125 on vault, 44.200 on beam, 43.200 on floor, while they struggled on bars with a 39.550.
Brooke Merila (So., St. Michael) had a solid day for the Gusties, finishing first in the all-around with a 36.650. She posted 9.250 on beam to pace the Gusties while the same score was the second best floor routine for Gustavus. Emma Esteb (Fy., Woodbury) posted the highest score for the Gusties on the floor with a 9.300 while Sophia Nelson (Fy., Minneapolis) led the team in vault with a 9.300.
“We were prepared to take a step back in scores today. We are still fighting injuries and illness, and resting people on events to get ready for our final home meet of the year. Beam was a highlight again and it was exciting because it happened at the end of the meet. Brooke also had a great meet, highest all-around of the year and really pushed the team forward.”