Eastern Michigan Athletics
Saturday, March 11
Convocation Center
2 p.m.
Eastern Michigan University
vs
Bowling Green
Photo by: Andrew Mascharka
No. 25 Eagles Close Regular Season With Senior Night Against Bowling Green
3/9/2017 11:03:00 AM | Gymnastics
The Green and White look to wrap up another strong regular season
Complete Meet Notes
YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) -- With plenty of positive momentum over the last three meets, the No. 25 Eastern Michigan University women's gymnastics team closes out the regular season this Saturday, March 11, with a home meet against Bowling Green. The meet also marks senior night for three Eagles who will graduate following the season.
Following the Meet: Sunday's meet can be followed from home with live results, as well as a live stream. Links can be found on the gymnastics schedule page of EMUEagles.com.
Scouting the Falcons: The Falcons currently rank No. 50 in the nation, holding a RQS of 194.270 and a season-high of 195.725. Vault is BG's best event, as they hold the No. 23 spot with a RQS of 48.990. The team is also in the top-30 on beam, sitting at No. 30 with a 48.840. Finally, Bowling Green sits at No. 45 on floor with a RQS of 48.855, and No. 62 on bars with a 48.105.
On the individual side, Lauren Feely leads the team on vault, as she maintains an average of 9.811 and a season-best of 9.925. The bars lineup is paced by Rachel Reis, who has scored a 9.875 this year, while Taylor Worthington and Jovannah East have each notched a 9.875 on beam. Finally, Kayla Rose leads the team on floor, also posting a season-best of 9.875.
Last Time Against the Falcons: The last regular season meeting between the Eagles and the Falcons was one to remember, as Eastern set the program record for team score after totaling a 196.600 last season, Feb. 13. EMU finished with three event totals of 49 or better, including a 49.275 on beam.
Kendall Valentin notched a big 9.90 on vault, while Catie Conrad led the Eagles on bars with a 9.85. On beam, Natalie Gervais set a career-high with a 9.925, and Kimberly Ebeyer notched a personal-best 9.875 on floor.
Best Beam Total of the Season: While in Morgantown, the Eagles posted their second-best beam total in program history, erupting for a 49.300 behind five scores of 9.825-or-better. Leading the way was Natalie Gervais, who won the event after tying her career-high with a 9.925. Three Eagles also notched a 9.85, with Catie Conrad, Kendall Valentin, and Ciara Gresham all earning the score. Gresham's mark was also a personal-best. Finally, Lacey Rubin rounded out EMU's scoring five with a 9.825.
Late Season Surge: Against Towson, Feb. 20, the Green and White finished with a 196.000, the team's best total of the season. The top team score of the season came in large part due to incredible team performances on bars and floor. Eastern tied the program record once again on bars, amassing a 49.250 behind a 9.925 from Kendall Valentin and a 9.90 from Catie Conrad. The Eagles also had their best floor rotation of the year, notching a 49.150 after a pair of 9.85's from Ciara Gresham and Sydney McEachern.
Later in the week, EMU scored a 195.950 against Ball State, Feb. 24, posting the Eagles' best beam total of the season. EMU's 49.075 on beam was not only the best of the year, but it was also tied for the sixth-best event total in program history. Natalie Gervais led the charge, scoring a 9.875, while Valentin kicked in a 9.85 and Conrad added a 9.825. Conrad also turned in her best all-around score of the year, notching a 39.300, which was just short of her career-best.
Most recently, the team turned in its best meet of the season, notching a big 196.225 on the road at West Virginia. The Eagles finished off the meet with their best rotation of the day, posting a 49.300 on beam, which was the second-best beam total in program history. Gresham had a career-day, setting new personal-bests on vault and beam with scores of 9.875 and 9.850, respectively. Additionally, Valentin tied the program record on bars with a career-high 9.950, while Gervais tied her career-best on beam with a 9.925.
Senior Night: Saturday's meet not only marks the final home meet of the season, but also the final home meet for three Eagles who will wrap up their careers after the season. Kelsie Brooks, Natalie Gervais, and Sydney McEachern will don the Green and White for the final time in the Convocation Center this Saturday, March 11.
Competing for Regular Season Title: For the second straight season, the Eagles are in the hunt for the regular season MAC title. Currently, EMU and NIU are tied for the best record in the conference at 4-1, but NIU holds the tiebreaker, as the Huskies defeated the Green and White earlier this year. One conference meet remains for each team, as Northern Illinois heads to Central Michigan to conclude the year, while Eastern hosts Bowling Green this week.
Conference Rankings: EMU has now competed in ten meets this season, and just one more regular season matchup remains. As of the most recent rankings, the Eagles still hold the top-ranked spot in the MAC, as they hold a RQS of 195.805, while second-place Kent State sits at a 195.470. When it comes to individual events, EMU sits atop the conference on bars and beam, while holding fourth on floor and fifth on vault.
Kendall Valentin remains in the top-spot on bars, as she maintains a RQS of 9.920, the only competitor in the conference above a 9.90, while Catie Conrad sits at No. 3 with a RQS of 9.870. Additionally, Lacey Rubin remains in a tie for No. 6 at 9.850. Valentin also holds No. 3 on beam with a RQS of 9.860, while Conrad and Rubin are tied for No. 6.
Top EMU Bars Squad: With ten meets in the books for the 2017 season, the Eagles currently own four of the top-10 event totals on bars in program history. This season's team lays claim to the No. 1, No. 2, No. 8, and No. 10 bars scores in the EMU record books, having set the program record earlier in the season, and then tied it against Towson, Feb. 20. In fact, EMU has scored a 49 or better on the event eight times this season.
EMU in the National Rankings: After their three strongest meets of the season, the Eagles remain in the top-25 of the team rankings, now holding the No. 25 spot with a RQS of 195.805. EMU's strongest event remains bars, as the team ranks No. 12 in the nation with a RQS of 49.175. Additionally, Eastern also holds a top-25 spot on beam, as the Green and White are No. 22 with a 48.980.
Individually, Kendall Valentin improved her top-10 standing on bars, as she now ranks No. 7 with a RQS of 9.920. Catie Conrad also ranks in the upper echelon on bars, tying for No. 37, while Lacey Rubin is tied for No. 61. Valentin also holds a top-50 spot on beam, as the junior stands at No. 50 with a 9.860.
Consistency from Conrad and McEachern: Through the first ten meets of the season, Catie Conrad and Sydney McEachern have been incredibly consistent for the Eagles. In total, the pair have competed a total of 60 routines, posting 59 hit routines. Conrad has already posted 10 scores of 9.8 or better on bars, including a big 9.9 at WMU and against Towson, as well as eight scores of 9.75 or better on beam, highlighted by a career-high 9.9 against Kent State. McEachern has been one of the team's leaders on floor, notching a 9.85 against Towson, as well as a season-best 9.875 against the Golden Flashes.
Last Time Out: Last Sunday, the Eagles had their finest meet of the season, scoring a huge 196.225 on the road in Morgantown, W. Va. at a quad-meet with West Virginia, George Washington, and Pittsburgh. EMU's total, which was the best of the season and the fourth-best in the EMU record books, came in large part due to a fantastic beam rotation, where Eastern notched a 49.300, the best of the season and the second-best in program history.
Beginning on floor, Ciara Gresham paced the Eagles, scoring a 9.825, while Megan Marino and Sydney McEachern each notched a 9.80. Gresham found success on vault as well, scoring a career-best 9.875 to tie for the event title. Additionally, Kelsie Brooks tied her career-high with a 9.80, while Megan Hultgren set a career-best with the same score.
On bars, Kendall Valentin tied the program record with a huge 9.950 after repeatedly hitting the 9.925 mark throughout the season. Finally, the beam rotation was led by Natalie Gervais, who tied her career-high with a 9.925, while three other Eagles scored a 9.85.
Looking Ahead: Following the meet against Bowling Green, the Eagles will next head to the Mid-American Conference Championships, March 18. The Eagles will look to defend their title in Bowling Green, Ohio after winning the conference championship last year.
YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) -- With plenty of positive momentum over the last three meets, the No. 25 Eastern Michigan University women's gymnastics team closes out the regular season this Saturday, March 11, with a home meet against Bowling Green. The meet also marks senior night for three Eagles who will graduate following the season.
Following the Meet: Sunday's meet can be followed from home with live results, as well as a live stream. Links can be found on the gymnastics schedule page of EMUEagles.com.
Scouting the Falcons: The Falcons currently rank No. 50 in the nation, holding a RQS of 194.270 and a season-high of 195.725. Vault is BG's best event, as they hold the No. 23 spot with a RQS of 48.990. The team is also in the top-30 on beam, sitting at No. 30 with a 48.840. Finally, Bowling Green sits at No. 45 on floor with a RQS of 48.855, and No. 62 on bars with a 48.105.
On the individual side, Lauren Feely leads the team on vault, as she maintains an average of 9.811 and a season-best of 9.925. The bars lineup is paced by Rachel Reis, who has scored a 9.875 this year, while Taylor Worthington and Jovannah East have each notched a 9.875 on beam. Finally, Kayla Rose leads the team on floor, also posting a season-best of 9.875.
Last Time Against the Falcons: The last regular season meeting between the Eagles and the Falcons was one to remember, as Eastern set the program record for team score after totaling a 196.600 last season, Feb. 13. EMU finished with three event totals of 49 or better, including a 49.275 on beam.
Kendall Valentin notched a big 9.90 on vault, while Catie Conrad led the Eagles on bars with a 9.85. On beam, Natalie Gervais set a career-high with a 9.925, and Kimberly Ebeyer notched a personal-best 9.875 on floor.
Best Beam Total of the Season: While in Morgantown, the Eagles posted their second-best beam total in program history, erupting for a 49.300 behind five scores of 9.825-or-better. Leading the way was Natalie Gervais, who won the event after tying her career-high with a 9.925. Three Eagles also notched a 9.85, with Catie Conrad, Kendall Valentin, and Ciara Gresham all earning the score. Gresham's mark was also a personal-best. Finally, Lacey Rubin rounded out EMU's scoring five with a 9.825.
Late Season Surge: Against Towson, Feb. 20, the Green and White finished with a 196.000, the team's best total of the season. The top team score of the season came in large part due to incredible team performances on bars and floor. Eastern tied the program record once again on bars, amassing a 49.250 behind a 9.925 from Kendall Valentin and a 9.90 from Catie Conrad. The Eagles also had their best floor rotation of the year, notching a 49.150 after a pair of 9.85's from Ciara Gresham and Sydney McEachern.
Later in the week, EMU scored a 195.950 against Ball State, Feb. 24, posting the Eagles' best beam total of the season. EMU's 49.075 on beam was not only the best of the year, but it was also tied for the sixth-best event total in program history. Natalie Gervais led the charge, scoring a 9.875, while Valentin kicked in a 9.85 and Conrad added a 9.825. Conrad also turned in her best all-around score of the year, notching a 39.300, which was just short of her career-best.
Most recently, the team turned in its best meet of the season, notching a big 196.225 on the road at West Virginia. The Eagles finished off the meet with their best rotation of the day, posting a 49.300 on beam, which was the second-best beam total in program history. Gresham had a career-day, setting new personal-bests on vault and beam with scores of 9.875 and 9.850, respectively. Additionally, Valentin tied the program record on bars with a career-high 9.950, while Gervais tied her career-best on beam with a 9.925.
Senior Night: Saturday's meet not only marks the final home meet of the season, but also the final home meet for three Eagles who will wrap up their careers after the season. Kelsie Brooks, Natalie Gervais, and Sydney McEachern will don the Green and White for the final time in the Convocation Center this Saturday, March 11.
Competing for Regular Season Title: For the second straight season, the Eagles are in the hunt for the regular season MAC title. Currently, EMU and NIU are tied for the best record in the conference at 4-1, but NIU holds the tiebreaker, as the Huskies defeated the Green and White earlier this year. One conference meet remains for each team, as Northern Illinois heads to Central Michigan to conclude the year, while Eastern hosts Bowling Green this week.
Conference Rankings: EMU has now competed in ten meets this season, and just one more regular season matchup remains. As of the most recent rankings, the Eagles still hold the top-ranked spot in the MAC, as they hold a RQS of 195.805, while second-place Kent State sits at a 195.470. When it comes to individual events, EMU sits atop the conference on bars and beam, while holding fourth on floor and fifth on vault.
Kendall Valentin remains in the top-spot on bars, as she maintains a RQS of 9.920, the only competitor in the conference above a 9.90, while Catie Conrad sits at No. 3 with a RQS of 9.870. Additionally, Lacey Rubin remains in a tie for No. 6 at 9.850. Valentin also holds No. 3 on beam with a RQS of 9.860, while Conrad and Rubin are tied for No. 6.
Top EMU Bars Squad: With ten meets in the books for the 2017 season, the Eagles currently own four of the top-10 event totals on bars in program history. This season's team lays claim to the No. 1, No. 2, No. 8, and No. 10 bars scores in the EMU record books, having set the program record earlier in the season, and then tied it against Towson, Feb. 20. In fact, EMU has scored a 49 or better on the event eight times this season.
EMU in the National Rankings: After their three strongest meets of the season, the Eagles remain in the top-25 of the team rankings, now holding the No. 25 spot with a RQS of 195.805. EMU's strongest event remains bars, as the team ranks No. 12 in the nation with a RQS of 49.175. Additionally, Eastern also holds a top-25 spot on beam, as the Green and White are No. 22 with a 48.980.
Individually, Kendall Valentin improved her top-10 standing on bars, as she now ranks No. 7 with a RQS of 9.920. Catie Conrad also ranks in the upper echelon on bars, tying for No. 37, while Lacey Rubin is tied for No. 61. Valentin also holds a top-50 spot on beam, as the junior stands at No. 50 with a 9.860.
Consistency from Conrad and McEachern: Through the first ten meets of the season, Catie Conrad and Sydney McEachern have been incredibly consistent for the Eagles. In total, the pair have competed a total of 60 routines, posting 59 hit routines. Conrad has already posted 10 scores of 9.8 or better on bars, including a big 9.9 at WMU and against Towson, as well as eight scores of 9.75 or better on beam, highlighted by a career-high 9.9 against Kent State. McEachern has been one of the team's leaders on floor, notching a 9.85 against Towson, as well as a season-best 9.875 against the Golden Flashes.
Last Time Out: Last Sunday, the Eagles had their finest meet of the season, scoring a huge 196.225 on the road in Morgantown, W. Va. at a quad-meet with West Virginia, George Washington, and Pittsburgh. EMU's total, which was the best of the season and the fourth-best in the EMU record books, came in large part due to a fantastic beam rotation, where Eastern notched a 49.300, the best of the season and the second-best in program history.
Beginning on floor, Ciara Gresham paced the Eagles, scoring a 9.825, while Megan Marino and Sydney McEachern each notched a 9.80. Gresham found success on vault as well, scoring a career-best 9.875 to tie for the event title. Additionally, Kelsie Brooks tied her career-high with a 9.80, while Megan Hultgren set a career-best with the same score.
On bars, Kendall Valentin tied the program record with a huge 9.950 after repeatedly hitting the 9.925 mark throughout the season. Finally, the beam rotation was led by Natalie Gervais, who tied her career-high with a 9.925, while three other Eagles scored a 9.85.
Looking Ahead: Following the meet against Bowling Green, the Eagles will next head to the Mid-American Conference Championships, March 18. The Eagles will look to defend their title in Bowling Green, Ohio after winning the conference championship last year.
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