EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (Blugolds.com) – The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire gymnastics team defeated Gustavus Adolphus College on Saturday, winning by a score of 185.100 to 183.825.
The Blugolds defeated the Gusties 45.325 to 44.600 on the uneven parallel bars but were edged on vault, 46.850 – 46.825. On beam, the Blugolds tallied a 46.025 to the Gusties 44.825 to win the event but Gustavus took the floor excerise, 47.000 to 46.925.
Victoria Perron (So. – Inver Grove Heights, MN/Simley) won the vault (9.600) and the score ties for fifth all-time for the program. Ashley Benes (So.- Grand Rapids, MN) also has a strong performance on vault, taking second (9.500).
The Blugolds dominated on beam, as Clare Mascia (9.650), Hannah Lewis (Sr. – Saline, MI) (9.300) and Tayla Thome (Fr. – Medina, OH/Buckeye) (9.30) took the top three spots.
On bars, Megan Fayler (Jr. - Afton, MN/Stillwater) took second with a score of 9.475 while Kiya Bjorge (Sr. - Kennewick, WA/Southridge) was second on the floor exercise.
The Blugolds will be back in action Friday, Feb. 15 as they travel to Minnesota to take on Hamline University. Follow the action on Blugold Game Day or on the 'UWEC Blugolds' app on your mobile device.