Kent State University
West Virginia
Flashes Fly the Flag, Defeating West Virginia and Fisk at Home
1/18/2026 4:18:00 PM | Gymnastics
KENT, Ohio – The Kent State gymnastics team continued its dominant home stretch with a convincing victory at the M.A.C. Center on Sunday afternoon, posting a 194.925 to outdistance West Virginia (192.025) and Fisk (188.975) in front of 1,017 fans.
The Golden Flashes improved to 3-0 on the season and remained unbeaten at home, extending their impressive run in the M.A.C. Center.
ROTATION 1 – VAULT
Kent State set the tone early with a 49.000 on vault, the highest team score of the afternoon. Charlie Behner led the way with a meet-winning 9.900, while Taylor Achambeau claimed second place with a 9.850. Jersey Bingman rounded out the top three vault finishers with a 9.825, giving the Flashes a commanding advantage in the opening rotation.
ROTATION 2 – BARS
The Flashes continued to build their lead on the uneven bars, posting a 48.300. Nastia Rudnitskaya captured first place with a 9.800, edging out WVU's Amber Lowe by 0.025. Dani Fuertez and Mya Migliore tied for fourth in the event with matching 9.700s, while Heidi Schultz contributed a 9.650.
ROTATION 3 – BEAM
Kent State posted its third-highest team score of the day on balance beam with a 48.600. Heidi Schultz delivered in the anchor position once again, earning a meet-winning 9.850. Ashley Morgan followed closely with a 9.800 for second place, while Mya Migliore tied for third with a 9.750.
ROTATION 4 – FLOOR
The Golden Flashes closed out the meet in style with a 49.025 on floor exercise, their highest event total of the afternoon. Charlie Behner claimed her second individual title of the day with a 9.875, while Zoe Rankin finished second at 9.850. Ashley Morgan added a third-place 9.800, with Jersey Bingman and Nastia Rudnitskaya tying for fourth at 9.750.
FLASHES BY EVENT
Vault
Charlie Behner – 9.900 (1st)
Taylor Achambeau – 9.850 (2nd)
Jersey Bingman – 9.825 (3rd)
Zoe Rankin – 9.700
Ashley Morgan – 9.700
Avery Compson – 9.725
Bars
Nastia Rudnitskaya – 9.800 (1st)
Dani Fuertez – 9.700 (T-4th)
Mya Migliore – 9.700 (T-4th)
Heidi Schultz – 9.650
Isabella Marques – 9.450
Charlie Behner – 9.075
Beam
Heidi Schultz – 9.850 (1st)
Ashley Morgan – 9.800 (2nd)
Mya Migliore – 9.750 (T-3rd)
Zoe Rankin – 9.650
Gabby Riley – 9.550
Dani Fuertez – 8.950
Floor
Charlie Behner – 9.875 (1st)
Zoe Rankin – 9.850 (2nd)
Ashley Morgan – 9.800 (3rd)
Jersey Bingman – 9.750 (T-4th)
Nastia Rudnitskaya – 9.750 (T-4th)
Dani Fuertez – 9.575
UP NEXT
The Flashes hit the road for the Air Force Quad Meet, facing the host Falcons along with Boise State and Eastern Michigan this Friday, January 23, at 9 p.m. Eastern.
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