LEBANON, Tenn. - Lindenwood gymnastics (5-1) set their new program record for team score at the Tennessee Collegiate Classic on Friday after posting a 197.075. The Lions defeated Northern Illinois (196.400) and Fisk University (193.400) during their record setting performance. Lindenwood's previous highest score was during the 2018 season when they competed at Temple and scored a 196.400.
"We are incredibly proud of this team," said assistant coach Sam Scherwinski. "Tonight they competed with heart and truly lived in the moment. This team's legacy continues to shine week in and week out."
TEAM STANDINGS
- Lindenwood - 197.075
- Northern Illinois - 196.400
- Fisk - 193.400
LINDENWOOD'S TOP PERFORMERS
INSIDE THE SCORES
- Gayla Griswold was nearly flawless on Friday afternoon after posting over a 9.950 in two events. Griswold took first in both the vault and floor while also setting personal best in both those events. Her floor score of 9.975 is tied for the best score in Lindenwood history (Andavea Alexander - 2016) while her vault score ranks second behind her own personal best set in 2022 (9.750).
- Hannah Moon and Nya Kraus were dominant during the beam session finishing tied for first place out of all gymnasts. Both scores are season best for Kraus and Moon. They both also enter the top ten in that event in Lindenwood history.
- Hannah Appleget continued her strong junior season after finishing in second place during her bars routine. Appleget had the highest score for a Lindenwood gymnast and is now tied for the lead in program history in that event.
- Jaly Jones compiled an all-around score of 39.275 which was second at the Tennessee Collegiate Classic. Her score of 9.925 during her floor routine was second only to Griwold's and marked a career best. She also posted scores of 9.800 (vault), 9.800 (bars) and beam (9.750).
- Trinity Caffey set her season and career best during her vault with a score of 9.875. She would finish tied for third. Kaylee Cooper also scored a 9.850 on bars which tied her with Kraus for fourth overall.
- Lindenwood's highest team score today was during their vault session where they posted a 49.325. Their bars score of 49.250 set a program record which was held by last year's team at Illinois State (49.100). They also scored a 49.200 on beam and 49.300 on floor.
WHAT'S NEXT
Lindenwood takes on Midwest Independent Conference opponent Texas Woman's on Saturday, Jan. 27 in Denton, Texas. For more information go to lindenwoodlions.com.
