Denver Gymnastics Shines in Home Finale
The University of Denver women’s gymnastics team finished strong in their home finale against Air Force, achieving a season-best score of 197.075. This victory marked their first time hitting the coveted 197 mark this season, outperforming Air Force, which scored 195.925.
Key Highlights
- Denver excelled with a floor score of 49.600, tying for the fourth-highest in the program’s history.
- They also achieved their best scores of the season on vault (49.275) and bars (49.350), surpassing previous records.
- A remarkable 11 scores fell in the 9.900 range, tying for the seventh-most in a single meet in program history.
- Freshman Shyla Bhatia stood out with a near-perfect vault score of 9.975, ranking her as one of the top scores in the program.
Vault Recap
Denver’s vault performance was impressive. Senior Mila Brusch kicked things off with a solid 9.900, matching her career best. Bhatia followed with her stunning 9.975, making an unforgettable impression in her first and last home meet. Junior Maddison Reidenbach and sophomore Addie Hewitt also delivered strong scores, contributing to Denver’s momentum.
Bars Recap
The bar rotation showcased Denver’s depth, featuring four scores above 9.800. Senior Kiley Rorich led with a 9.950, just shy of her best. Brusch and Cecilia Cooley also contributed impressive scores, solidifying a successful rotation.
Beam Recap
Despite a minor setback with a fall, Denver managed to drop that score and continue a streak of not counting any falls this season. Freshman Megan Aamold and junior Ashley Gallen delivered solid routines to help stabilize the team score.
Floor Recap
Denver capped off the meet with an exceptional floor routine. All six gymnasts scored at least 9.850, culminating in a stunning score of 49.600. Hargraves and Cooley both finished with 9.950, marking a highlight of the season.
Looking Ahead
The team now heads to Oregon State on March 14. As they head into competition, they aim to build on this momentum and push their scores even higher.
Denver’s performance not only sets high expectations for the upcoming meets but also highlights the resilience and talent within the team. As they continue to improve, keeping an eye on their scores and personal bests will be essential for success in the postseason.
