Golden Flashes defeat Falcons

Kent State won a Mid-American Conference gymnastics meet with the host Bowling Green State University Falcons at Anderson Arena in Bowling Green, Ohio on Saturday (2/7) by a score of 194.550 to 192.600.

“This was probably the best meet we've put together so far this year,” said Head Coach Brice Biggin. “That being said, we still have a lot of work to do and areas that we can improve upon.”

The Golden Flashes began the meet on bars and scored a 48.700 with senior Laci Hendress (Wolcott, Ind./Tri County) leading the way with a score of 9.800. Her score also earned her the individual title. Classmate Stacey Kalberg (Naperville, Ill./Neuqua Valley) was a close second on the team and fourth overall at 9.750.

After the first rotation, Kent State led 48.700 to 48.025.

KSU moved to vault and junior Lydia Barrett (Rochester, N.Y./Penfield) scored a 9.825 to lead the Golden Flashes and win the event. Classmate Brittany Kopp (Cleveland, Ohio/Holy Name) was second on the Flashes and fourth overall with a score of 9.725.

After the second rotation, KSU held a 97.175 to 96.225 advantage with two individual championships.

The Flashes scored a total of 48.975 points on floor as Hendress and Barrett tied for top honors in the individual competition with scores of 9.825. Junior Samantha Heydlauff (Chelsea, Mich./Chelsea) scored a career-high 9.800 for the Flashes.

After three rotations, the Golden Flashes held a 146.150 to 144.675 advantage.

Kent State finished the meet on beam and scored a team total of 48.400. Sophomore Christine Abou-Mitri (Broadview Heights, Ohio/Brecksville-Broadview Heights) tied with Breanne Guy and Queenie Gamble for first place in the individual competition.

Abou-Mitri also won the all-around with a four-event total of 39.000.

“I saw a better effort today,” said Biggin. “I saw more people contribute, so I am much more pleased with that. Christine Abou-Mitri winning the all-around, Laci Hendress had a great meet. Lydia Barrett also had a great meet. We didn't make many mistakes today and it showed in our scores.”

Kent State (5-3, 2-0 MAC) hosts the Central Michigan University Chippewas and the University of Maryland Terrapins at 1 p.m. on Sunday (2/15) at the M.A.C. Center. This meet will be the Golden Flashes' “Flip for the Cure” event to raise financial support for breast cancer research.

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