2008 Woodie Awards
Gymnastics wins home finale against Ball State
Seniors score high marks
By: Justin Berndt
Issue date: 3/14/08 Section: Sports
The two senior gymnasts made sure their last meet at Rose Arena was a good one.
Senior Danielle Espinoza scored a 9.825 on the floor exercise and a 9.85 on the balance beam, winning the individual title for both events.
Senior Jenna D'Alie added a 9.525 on the beam, a meet high 9.8 on the uneven bars and a 9.7 on her first floor routine of the season.
The seniors' strong performances helped CMU (6-11, 4-4 Mid-American Conference) defeat Ball State (1-11, 0-6 MAC) 192.15 to 191.95.
"It was awesome a great feeling to go out like that," Espinoza said. "Oh yeah I'm gonna miss it, it was a great experience."
Freshman Cheryl Conlin continues to her improve her scores as she scored a career high 9.75 floor exercise, tied a career high with a 9.725 on the vault and scored a 9.65 on the balance beam.
"(Tonight) gave me a lot more confidence which allows me to perform better because I know I can do it (now)," Conlin said.
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Senior Danielle Espinoza scored a 9.825 on the floor exercise and a 9.85 on the balance beam, winning the individual title for both events.
Senior Jenna D'Alie added a 9.525 on the beam, a meet high 9.8 on the uneven bars and a 9.7 on her first floor routine of the season.
The seniors' strong performances helped CMU (6-11, 4-4 Mid-American Conference) defeat Ball State (1-11, 0-6 MAC) 192.15 to 191.95.
"It was awesome a great feeling to go out like that," Espinoza said. "Oh yeah I'm gonna miss it, it was a great experience."
Freshman Cheryl Conlin continues to her improve her scores as she scored a career high 9.75 floor exercise, tied a career high with a 9.725 on the vault and scored a 9.65 on the balance beam.
"(Tonight) gave me a lot more confidence which allows me to perform better because I know I can do it (now)," Conlin said.
sports@cm-life.com
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