The College at Brockport women’s gymnastics team began the month of February ranked second nationally behind only the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, following a decisive 191.650-183.775 win over Ithaca College.
The Golden Eagles captured the top three scores on the vault led by freshman Stephanie Mager’s 9.575. Sophomore Bridgette Schaal was second with a 9.550, classmate Brittany Vasile placed third with a 9.525 and freshman Candis Kowalik fourth with a 9.475.
They then dominated the uneven bars taking the top five spots with junior Maddie O’Bratis, ranked second nationally in the event, and sophomore Miranda Shaine tying for first overall with scores of 9.700. Junior Caitlyn Elsadek took third with 9.600 with Marissa Piper and Allison Hester taking fourth with scores of 9.500.
Brockport also took the first five places on the beam led by third ranked Lily Jagodzinski’s 9.725, while Candis Kowalik and Jen Skelnar placed second and third with scores of 9.625 and 9.525. Kendra Bushart was fourth with 9.500 and Alexis Frankowski fifth at 9.250.
In the floor exercise the Golden Eagles captured the top four sports. Freshman Meghan Cash placed first over all with 9.825. Kowalik and Vasile tied for second with scores of 9.775 and Jagodzinski placed fourth with 9.725. Jagodzinski and Vasile entered the month ranked fourth and fifth nationally in the event.
The National Collegiate Gymnastics Association national championships will be held at Brockport, March 18 through 19.
