COLLEGE PARK, Md. – The No. 21 Ohio State women’s gymnastics team (7-6, 6-5 Big Ten) finished fourth with a team score of 195.275 at the Big Five Meet on Friday to close its Big Ten regular season.
No. 8 Minnesota won the meet with a 197.375, followed by No. 19 Illinois (196.500), Maryland (195.725), Ohio State and Nebraska (195.200).
The Buckeyes opened the competition on beam with a 48.650. Alexis Hankins scored a 9.850 to pace the team while Colby Miller matched her season high on a 9.825.
Ohio State had a bye for the second rotation and picked things up on floor in the third rotation, where it had a 48.975. Elexis Edwards and Claire Gagliardi both earned a 9.850, which tied Edwards’ career mark. Brooke Chesney scored a 9.825 for the third time this season.
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The No. 22 Ohio State women’s gymnastics team continues its road swing as it travels to State College, Pa. for a tri-meet against Penn State and Maryland. Competition is set for Sunday at 2 p.m.
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Ohio State (4-3, 4-2 Big Ten) is coming off a 195.950-194.050 victory over Rutgers. The Buckeyes claimed every team event title and tied their season best on vault (48.975). Individually, four gymnasts won at least a share of three events titles, led by season-high scores from Elexis Edwards on vault (9.875) and Jenna Swartzentruber on beam (9.850). Colby Miller earned the bars title with a 9.850.
PISCATAWAY, N.J. – The No. 24 Ohio State women’s gymnastics team improved to 4-3 on the season with a 195.950-194.050 victory over Rutgers on Sunday at the Rutgers Athletic Center.
The Buckeyes claimed every team event title and tied their season best on vault (48.975).
Individually, four Buckeyes won at least a share three events titles, led by a season-high scores from Elexis Edwards on vault (9.875) and Jenna Swartzentruber on beam (9.850).
“We faced a lot of adversity today and rallied to get another good road score,” said head coach Meredith Paulicivic. “This team continues to fight, improve and build confidence every week.”