This week's Troester.com GymInfo National Rankings are led by Oklahoma. The rankings this week by a three meet average. OU's Steven Legendre leads the AA ranking, and is also the leader on FX. Teammate Jake Dalton holds the lead on VT and PB. On PH, Illinois' Daniel Ribeiro is the leader, while on Rings, Ohio State's Brandon Wynn leads the way. On HB, Paul Ruggeri of Illinois retains the lead (although is he out with an injury).
| Rank | School |
3 Meet Ave |
| 1 | Oklahoma | 358.817 |
| 2 | Illinois | 353.933 |
| 3 | California | 353.383 |
| 4 | Penn State | 352.067 |
| 5 | Stanford | 350.933 |
| 6 | Michigan | 345.350 |
Link: Troester.com GymInfo
In another Monday night meet, UW Stout edged the host Winona State Warriors. Stout's Naomi DeLara won VT, BB, and FX.
Link: Winona St Release
UCLA jumped to a season high 197.475, in hosting a Monday meet with NC State. UCLA was led by frosh Sydney Sawa and Elyse Hopfner-Hibbs. The pair tied for the FX title while Sawa won the AA with a 39.275. Hopfner-Hibbs tied for the BB title at 9.95 with teammate Brittani McCullough. Teammate Tauny Frattone won the VT with a 9.95 while Bruin Monique de la Torre won the UB.
Link: UCLA Release
There are big changes in the rankings this week as the Troester.com GymInfo National Ranking shift to the Regional Qualifying Score (RQS) as a method for ranking.
Some things don't change, as Florida continues its domination of the rankings, with an RQS that already breaks the 197 mark. They also hold the lead on all four events as a team. Next is Stanford, but they are nearly a half a point behind. Spots 9 to 17 are separated by only 0.3 points, so much movement is possible before the end of the season.
Kimberly Ebeyer, a L10 at Wright's, has reportedly committed to EMU. The 2012 grad finished 22nd AA at the 2010 Region V L10 Regionals.
Link: Video
Springfield posted a 323.05, led by Ty Evans 83.55 AA win.
Link: Springfield Release
Minnesota defeated Iowa State 195.6 to 194.95, led by AA champ Kendra Elm and frosh Kayla Schlecta's win on VT and tie for first on FX. Teammate Lucy Ennis added a win on UB while teammate Shannon Golich claimed the BB crown. For ISU, Michelle Browning tied for first on FX.
Link: UMinn Release
Kent State posted a 194.8 to run past the season high mark for NIU. Christina Lenny led Kent State, posting a win in the AA with a 39.275. She also posted a win on the FX and a tie for 1st on the VT with teammate Rachel Goldenberg. Teammate Lindsay Runyun won the UB. NIU's Holly Reichard won the BB.
Link: NIU Release
Nicole Allen led Ball State to a big win over Bowling Green. She posted a 38.725 to win the AA and the VT title. Teammate Brittney Emmons tied fo rthe FX title with BGSU's Dawn Christman. Bowling Green's Megan Harrington won the BB while BGSU's Monica Eaton won the UB.
Link: BGSU Release
Florida posted a big 196.875 on the road at WVU, besting the host's season best effort. Mackenzie Caquatto led the Gators, winning UB and the BB (9.975). Teammates Marissa King and Ashanee Dickerson won the FX. Amy Bieskli of WVU won the AA, posting a 39.325 for the win. WVU's Tina Maloney won VT for the hosts as well.
Link: WVU Release
Towson came from behind to post a 192.425 and outpace Penn's season high 191.95. Temple matched their season high for 3rd at 191.6, while Cornell posted a 190.8 and Ursinus a 185.05. For Towson, Kacy Cantazaro won the BB while teammates Britney Russell and Avis Hixon tied for the FX title. Temple's Corrine Williams won the AA. Cornell's Emily Santoro won the VT with a 9.875. On UB, it was Penn's Kirsten Strausbaugh with the win.
Link: Release and Videos
UNC blasted to a new season high to defeat visiting Pitt. Elizabeth Durkac and Zoya Johnson led UNC, with both tying for the UB title. Johnson won the VT while Durkac won the BB. Kristin Aloi of UNC won the FX while Morgan Evans completed the sweep with the win in the AA.
Link: UNC Release
CMU picked up a road win at WMU, posting a 194.375. Cheryl Conlin won BB and FX to lead CMU. Teammate Brittany Petzold added a win on the UB and in the AA. Meaghan McWhorter completed the CMU sweep.
Link: WMU Release
Rebecca Brady of SCSU won VT and tied for 1st on FX (with Springfield's Brittany Baglow) to lead SCSU. Teammate Mallory Miller tied for the AA title with Springfield's Baglow. Owls Justine Basley and Alanna Laecca won UB and BB, respectively.
Link: Springfield Release
A junior all-star team from Japan stole the show with the win, but OU asserted their number one ranking by defeating Cal and Stanford. OU's Steven Legendre and Jake Dalton tied for the FX title to lead the Sooners to victory over their college rivals. Stanford's Tim Gentry won Rings while teammate Alex Buscalglia tied for the vault title with Japan's Riku Munakata. Cal's Donothon Bailey won the AA with a 89.0, taking the PH with a 15.6.
Link: OU Release