Seawolves post 191.600 at MPSF meet

Cedar City, Utah (March 21) - Junior Claudia Lessig earned a pair of top-five finishes and senior Madelyn Gomez delivered a strong three-event showing Saturday to lead the UAA team at the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Championship meet at the America First Event Center.

The Seawolves finished fourth in the meet with 191.600 points, behind host Southern Utah (194.850), Sacramento State (193.400) and UC Davis (193.350).

UAA had its best rotation out of the gate with a 48.300 score on balance beam, led by Lessig, who tied for third place at 9.825. Junior Jada Niles earned a 9.75, along with a 9.675 from freshman Alexandra Karkowski and a 9.625 from senior Breeann Spain.

"We stuck five dismounts on beam, and Claudia did a fantastic job in a big environment," said UAA head coach Marie-Sophie Boggasch.

Lessig produced a 9.75 to pace the Seawolves to a 48.000 total on uneven bars, while junior Jamilia Duffus and freshman Tessa Richardson tallied 9.675s. Gomez produced a 9.525 on bars as the veteran finished among UAA's top four on each of her events.

Senior Ariana DeSouza tied her own team season-high 9.775 on floor exercise as the Seawolves produced 47.675 on that apparatus. Sophomore Jordan Grindol earned 9.575, Gomez 9.55 and Spain 9.5.

Duffus delivered on vault to lead UAA with a 9.725, along with a 9.625 from sophomore Verena Wong and a 9.55 for Gomez.

The Seawolves complete their season next week at the Women's Collegiate Gymnastics National Invitational Championships in West Chester, Pa. The competition opens Friday, with live links available at GoSeawolves.com.