Seawolves earn season-high 190.325 in Colorado

Colorado Springs, Colorado (Feb. 6) - Junior Claudia Lessig sprung a season-best 38.250 all-around and paced an impressive effort on balance beam as the UAA gymnastics team earned a 190.325 total Friday at the Air Force tri-meet at Cadet West Gymnasium.

The Seawolves also got a strong showing from senior Madelyn Gomez, who led the Seawolves with a 9.65 vault, along with a 9.5 on uneven bars.

UAA finished third in the meet behind Air Force (195.800) and Utah State (195.400).

The Seawolves had their top trio of scores on beam, placing three gymnasts among the top eight finishers. Lessig equaled the No. 16 balance beam score in UAA history with a 9.85, tying for second on the podium, while freshman Alexandra Karkowski flipped to a 9.8 and sophomore Jordan Grindol a 9.775.

"We had some nice highlights during a tough meet, and our best scores fortunately were good enough to earn a season high," said UAA head coach Marie-Sophie Boggasch. "Claudia continues to be rewarded for her hard work in the gym, and Alexandra and Jordan showed great skills on beam."

UAA's top event total came on vault at 47.800, led by Gomez and a 9.625 from sophomore Verena Wong. Sophomore Maribelle Albert earned a 9.6 and junior Jada Niles a 9.575, while Lessig rounded out the scoring with a 9.35.

Niles was the Seawolves' top performer on uneven bars with a 9.625, along with a 9.575 from Lessig.

On floor, senior Ariana DeSouza led the team with a 9.625 and Lessig produced a 9.475.

The Seawolves conclude their road trip Monday at 4:30 p.m. AST when they face Sacramento State, Southern Utah and host Utah State at the USU quad meet in Logan, Utah. Find links to live video and scoring at GoSeawolves.com.