Kent State University
George Washington University
Flip for the Cure: Gymnastics Hosts George Washington Sunday
2/25/2015 3:52:00 PM | Gymnastics
The Kent State gymnastics team will host its annual "Flip for the Cure" meet as the Golden Flashes (4-6, 1-3 MAC) take on the George Washington Colonials on Sunday, March 1st at 1pm in the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center.
Admission for the Flip for the Cure is $5 for general admissions.
The Meet ...
Since beginning back in 2008, the Flip For the Cure event has become a marquee event both on campus and in the community to unite people in helping women in the area defeat the deadly disease.
Over the past six years, Kent State has raised over $25,000 to help organizations in their efforts to assist those suffering from breast cancer. The proceeds from the "Flip for the Cure" go to the COSA Comprehensive Breast Center - COSA CARES program.
The gymnastics team relies on local merchants to donate items, which are assembled into raffle baskets; the squad also sells t-shirts to help raise funds as well as awareness.
Along with raffle baskets and t-shirts, there will be a Pinkest fan competition, breast cancer survivor recognition, along with various other promotions and activities.
Last Time Out ...
The Golden Flashes are returning home from a quad meet at North Carolina State this past Friday, February 20th. They defeated N.C. State and Rutgers, but fell to UNC-Chapel Hill.
The Flashes posted scores of 48.975 (vault), 48.125 (bars), 48.575 (beam) and 49.025 (floor) to comprise their 194.725 final score. Kent State now moves to 4-6 on the season.
Michaela Romito and Rachel Stypinski left the Reynolds Coliseum with first place finishes. Romito tied for first on bars with a 9.850, as Stypinski won the floor title with a 9.925. Stypinski took second on the balance beam with a 9.800 on the night.
Chelsea Drooger tied for second on vault, 9.825, as Skylee Lamano tied for second on floor, 9.875. Brooke Timko took third on the beam with a 9.775.
UNC came away with three wins, going undefeated on the night with a final score of 194.950. NC State took third out of the four teams with a final score of 194.625, as Rutgers came in fourth with a 193.950. UNC moves to 12-4 on the season, NC State goes to 6-6 as Rutgers falls to 7-10 on the year.
The Opponent ...Â
The Colonials enter the meet with a record of 13-2-1, and travel to Kent after a quad meet with Maryland, Towson and William & Mary. George Washington tied with Maryland for first place with a score of 194.925, as they defeated Towson (194.450) and William & Mary (190.550). The Colonials posted scores of 49.475 (vault), 47.925 (bars), 48.300 (beam) and 49.225 (floor).Â
George Washington was led by Cami Drouin-Allaire and Jillian Winstanley who took first and third in the all-around, respectively. Drouin-Allaire finished with a final score of 39.100 and Winstanley in at 38.975.Â
On vault, the Colonials took charge as they took the top-three spots and a tie for fourth. Drouin-Allaire took first at 9.950, while Winstanley took second with a 9.925. Elena Corcoran came in third with a 9.900 and Chelsea Raineri tied for fourth at 9.875.Â
As George Washington posted their impressive 49.225 on floor, they had two gymnast tie for first in Alex DeMoura and Chelsea Raineri. Demoura and Raineri posted scores of 9.900.Â
The Matchup ...Â
The Golden Flashes hold the 10-1 all-time record against George Washington and are a perfect 7-0 at home when hosting the Colonials. Kent State is 8-0 all-time in the state of Ohio when facing George Washington, with their last victory in 2014 in Kent with a final score of 194.475 to 193.400. George Washington's only win against Kent State came in February 2012 in Washington, D.C. with the Colonials at 192.600, and the Flashes at 192.375.Â
Up Next ...
Kent State gymnastics will host their final home meet of the season for their senior meet as they take on the Ball State Cardinals, Sunday March 8th at 2pm.
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