Sacramento State at Air Force

Recap 

The Big Storyline: Air Force achieved redemption as the team secured the conference win on its senior night. The Falcons returned to the land of 194s thanks to increased consistency across the four events. With a nearly six-tenth improvement on bars alone, Air Force will hope to keep that momentum going through the rest of the season. Sacramento State had an off night, counting mistakes on multiple events. Emma Morganthaler continued to be a consistent all-around performer for the Hornets. 

Implications: The Falcons are finally back to hitting bars like they are capable. Over the last few meets, inconsistency has kept Air Force from continuing its ascent through the USAG rankings. However, this conference victory should help increase the team’s confidence moving forward. Tentatively, Air Force will remain in the third position in the USAG, but SEMO is surging closer with a season high of its on Friday. The Falcons will look to keep this momentum to maintain their position. Ideally, approaching 195 will be necessary to consider putting pressure on Lindenwood and TWU. This team is capable if it puts everything together on the same day. The same goal will move the Falcons within striking distance of Sacramento State in the MPSF battle as well. These teams will meet next at the conference championship. There, Sacramento State and Air Force will determine who wins the best two out of their three matchups.