A number of former NCAAers were in action at the London Test Event, a team qualification event for the London Olympics. The top four teams qualified to join the eight previous Olympic qualifiers. Among those ex NCAAers competing were Casey Sandy (PSU) and Tommy Ramos (PSU).
Representing the US as an individual, in order to gain international exposure, was former OU star Steven Legendre. He advanced to the vault finals.
Link: Results and USA Gymnastics
Rachel Haines, L10 at Geddart's, has committed to Minnesota according to her club's website. Last season she finished 2nd AA at the Michigan state meet, 2nd AA (1st UB/FX) at regionals and 4th AA at JOs.
Ashleigh Gnat has reportedly committed to LSU. The 2013 grad is a L10 from Ace Gymnastics in Florida. At the 2011 L10 JO Nationals, she placed 7th(t) on VT, 6th(t) on BB and 15th AA. In 2010, she was 7th AA and 2nd on VT with a powerful Yurchenko double full.
Link: YouTube.com VT and FX
April Baker, L10 at Brestyans, has committed to Rutgers. Last season she finished 2nd AA (1st UB) at states, 5th AA (1st V) at regionals and 11th AA at JOs.
#1 UCLA hung on at home for a narrow win over Utah. The Bruins took a big lead on their first event only to squander it on BB. The Utes struggled on their first event but just fell short of passing the Bruins in the Final event. Samantha Peszek led the way for UCLA, winning the AA with a 39.45. Teammates Tauny Frattone and Aisha Gerber won VT and UB, respectively. Utah's Stephanie McCallister won BB while frosh Georgia Dabritz won FX.
Link: UCLA Release
Frosh Sariaye Jensen helped lead Alaska-Anchorage to the home win. Se won the AA and the UB. For Cortland State, Elise Konikoff won BB and Marissa Goodstein won Vault. The Seawolves Melissa Doucette tied with Kaelei Spoor for the FX title.
Link: UAA Release
Illinois State defeated visiting Ball State, led by Samantha King's 38.3 AA win. The win was secured by a 4.3 point advantage on BB, led by Melissa Mann's 9.775. For Ball State, Nicole Allen won VT, Julie Cotter won UB, and Aftyn Siemer won FX.
Link: Ball State Release
A standing room only crowd watched UW Whitewater take the win. Full scores are not available.
Link: Hamline Release
PSU powered to the win, led by Sharaya Musser's NCAA best 39.5 AA tally. She also won the VT, BB and tied with teammate Madison Merriam and Maryland's Kathy Tang for the UB title. WVU's Tina Maloney won the FX.
Link: WVU Release
Brittany Baglow led Springfield to the win with the top score in the AA, vault, BB and FX. Frosh Rachel Mattison completed the Springfield sweep.
Link: RIC Release
Missouri defeated the visiting Cyclones of Iowa State, 192.675 to 192.6. Frosh Rachel Updike led the Tigers, winning the vault, floor and tying with ISU's Celine Paulus for BB honors (she did not compete UB). Mary Burke of Mizzou won the UB.
Link: Mizzou Release
Brittany Petzold led the Chippewas to victory, winning UB and posting a 38.625 to win the AA. Teammate Kari Dieffenderfer won the VT while frosh teammates Kylie Fagan and Taylor Noonan tied for the BB title. Centenary's Meg Crowley won the FX title.
Link: CMU Release
Ohio State posted its highest opening meet tally in history, as they defeated the Gophers. Sarah Miller led the way, winning the VT and tying for the BB title with teammate Nicole Krauter and Minnesota's Shannon Golich. Buckeye Casey Williamson tied for the UB title with Gophers Janell Campbell and frosh Cierra Tomson. Dusti Russell led the way for Minnesota, winning the AA with a 38.925 and the FX.
Link: Ohio State Release
Brie Olson lead the Sooners to the opening meet victory, winning the UB and tying for the title on VT and FX. She tied on VT with teammate Sara Stone and on FX with teammate Kayla Nowak. OU's Megan Ferguson won the BB. For UK, Audrey Harrison won the AA with a 38.375.
Link: OU Release
Rutger's Luisa Leal won the AA (39.0), VT, UB and FX, but it wasn't enough as UNH used a team effort to defeat the host Scarlet Knights. For UNH, Jannelle Minichiello and Danielle Reibold won the BB.
Link: Rutgers Release