USAG teams raised the bar heading into week two. With all the teams back in action, we’re reminded that these teams will keep you on your toes and to never count anyone out until the last salute. West Chester proved that by improving its team score by just over six-tenths of a point in two days, during a trip to Alaska. Lindenwood went stick for stick on bars, just in case you were thinking of taking your eyes away yet this season.
Let’s look at the memorable moments, and the meets you’re going to want to rewatch.
Superlatives
Sunday Sauce? No, Sunday Set
There’s something so soothing and satisfying about something simple done so well. Much like peeling a sticker off something without trouble, remembering a password on the first try, this set from Bridgeport’s Abigail Kenney is chicken noodle soup for the soul.
Travel Day TikTok
West Chester wraps up its trip to Alaska in style, with some dancing and lip-syncing to round out the successful weekend of the Golden Rams growing their team score each week. And with 14+ Golden Rams making an appearance each week so far, this team has the depth and talent to brighten your screens on and off the mat.
Lines of the Week
Asta-Sollilja Farrell made her Brown debut in style as the bar anchor. Not only did she hit her routine, but she made it look effortless. There are plenty of Shaposhnikova to pak salto connections in the NCAA but few are as smooth and lovely as Farrell’s.
What Is the Score?
Gymnastics fans are no strangers to live scoring link malfunctions. This weekend, Centenary’s final team score was listed differently on live stats, Road to Nationals, and in the school’s press release. Maybe one day we’ll know.
Top Meet of the Week
Brown at Yale
Why Should You (Re)Watch? This Ivy League battle never disappoints. After a slow start on bars, the back half of the Bears’ lineup went on a stick spree, culminating in Asta-Sollilja Farrell’s anchor routine that brought the house down. Yale standout performances included Raegan Walker on vault, bars and beam, as well Gigi Sabatini in her vault debut.
Are These Teams Trending Up or Down? Yale is on the upswing after its somewhat shaky start to 2023 in its season opener last weekend. It’s too soon to tell for Brown. Its score was mainly hindered by counting mistakes on multiple events, but there’s no evidence that that will be a trend moving forward.
Underrated Meet of the Week
Lindenwood at Illinois State
Why Should You (Re)Watch? Lindenwood captured a victory on the road after putting on a stick clinic on bars. Particularly the duo of Hannah Appleget and Hannah Moon stood out among the rest. Is this matchup indicative of what conference championships will look like in March? Only time will tell. What began as a runaway meet for Lindenwood ultimately came down to a few tenths as Illinois State’s floor team showed out from start to finish. Jaye Mack brought it home with a sky high piked full-in.
Are These Teams Trending Up or Down? Lindenwood’s stock continues to rise. While Illinois State’s consistency on bars and beam isn’t at its best just yet, the Redbirds continue to show flashes of their potential for high scores when everyone hits.
Editors’ Choice Meet of the Week
Texas Woman’s, Bowling Green and Illinois at Arizona
Why Should You (Re)Watch? No. 28 Arizona pulled off the upset of the weekend, taking down No. 15 Illinois. Alysen Fears stood out on bars while Malia Hargrove stunned on floor. Texas Woman’s stepped up to the plate with strong performances from Ruby Goad, Daisy Woodring and Mara Johnson.
Are These Teams Trending Up or Down?: Texas Woman’s is on the rise, improving in consistency in Week 2.
Overall Standings
| Place | Team | Average |
| 1 | Air Force | 194.150 |
| 2 | Lindenwood | 193.617 |
| 3 | Texas Woman’s | 192.863 |
| 4 | SEMO | 192.563 |
| 5 | Brown | 191.225 |
| 6 | West Chester | 191.200 |
| 7 | Yale | 190.988 |
| 8 | Cornell | 189.900 |
| 9 | Centenary | 188.125 |
| 10 | Southern Connecticut | 186.900 |
| 11 | Bridgeport | 185.975 |
Top Scores
| Gymnast | Team | Event | Score |
| Hannah Moon | Lindenwood | Bars | 9.875 |
| Hannah Appleget | Lindenwood | Bars | 9.850 |
| Hannah Appleget | Lindenwood | Beam | 9.850 |
| Julia Bedell | Brown | Vault | 9.850 |
| Asta-Sollilja Farrell | Brown | Bars | 9.850 |
| Mara Johnson | Texas Woman’s | Floor | 8.825 |
| Gigi Sabatini | Yale | Vault | 9.825 |
| Raegan Walker | Yale | Bars | 9.825 |
| Abby Contello | Brown | Vault | 9.800 |
| Kaylee Cooper | Lindenwood | Bars | 9.800 |
| Ruby Goad | Texas Woman’s | Beam | 9.800 |
| Gayla Griswold | Lindenwood | Beam | 9.800 |
| Jaly Jones | Lindenwood | Bars | 9.800 |
| Jordan Jones | SEMO | Floor | 9.800 |
| Lindsay Ockler | SEMO | Vault | 9.800 |
| Nyah Reader | SEMO | Floor | 9.800 |
| Abby Royer | SCSU | Floor | 9.800 |
| Sarah Wilson | Yale | Vault | 9.800 |
| Daisy Woodring | Texas Woman’s | Vault | 9.800 |
| Daisy Woodring | Texas Woman’s | Floor | 9.800 |
Results
Click and expand the events below to see results from each meet, as well as individual career highs and team program records.
LIU, Penn and Southern Connecticut at Penn State
Lindenwood at Illinois State
West Chester at Alaska
Centenary and Greenville at SEMO
Bowling Green, Illinois and Texas Woman’s at Arizona
Bridgeport and Springfield at Rhode Island College
Cornell, Nebraska and William & Mary at George Washington
Brown at Yale
West Chester at Alaska
Around the Gymternet
Interested in how all the teams around the country performed this week? Check out our recaps of the top matchups in our other various Dismounts.
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Article by Allison Freeman and Tavia Smith
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