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Golden Flashes finish with a 194.125 in loss at Western Michigan
3/8/2026 3:48:00 PM | Gymnastics
KALAMAZOO, Mich. – The Kent State gymnastics team fell to Western Michigan 195.575-194.125 on Sunday afternoon.Â
ROTATION 1 – BARS
The Golden Flashes opened with their highest score of the day with a 49.150 on uneven bars. Heidi Schultz won the event with a 9.850, while Charlie Behner, Sophia Balko, Taylor Archambeau, and Nastia Rudnitskaya all tied for second with 9.825s. Lana Mast rounded out the rotation with a 9.775.
ROTATION 2 – VAULT
Kent State followed with a strong 49.000 on vault. Jersey Bingman won the event with a 9.850, while Charlie Behner and Sophia Balko both tied for second with 9.825s. Taylor Archambeau also posted a 9.800 for third place, and Mya Migliore, Avery Compson, and Allie Call each contributed 9.700s.Â
ROTATION 3 – FLOOR
The Flashes finished floor with a 48.900. Charlie Behner tied for first in the event with a 9.875, matching WMU's Brooke Gelesko. Heidi Schultz tied for second with a 9.850, while Jersey Bingman and Nastia Rudnitskaya both tied for fourth with 9.750s. Zoe Rankin contributed a 9.675.
ROTATION 4 – BEAM
Kent State posted its lowest score of the season with a 47.075 on balance beam. Heidi Schultz led the way with a 9.800 for second place in the meet, while Anika Most contributed a 9.775 for third. Nene Alvine added a 9.625, and Gabby Riley scored a 9.450 as the Flashes fell behind Western Michigan.
FLASHES BY EVENT
VaultÂ
Jersey Bingman – 9.850 (1st)
Charlie Behner – 9.825 (T-2nd)
Sophia Balko – 9.825 (T-2nd)
Taylor Archambeau – 9.800 (T-3rd)
Mya Migliore – 9.700 (T-7th)
Avery Compson – 9.700 (T-7th)
Bars
Heidi Schultz – 9.850 (1st)
Charlie Behner – 9.825 (T-2nd)
Sophia Balko – 9.825 (T-2nd)
Taylor Archambeau – 9.825 (T-2nd)
Nastia Rudnitskaya – 9.825 (T-2nd)
Lana Mast – 9.775 (3rd)
Beam
Heidi Schultz – 9.800 (2nd)
Anika Most – 9.775 (T-3rd)
Nene Alvine – 9.625 (6th)
Gabby Riley – 9.450 (7th)
Ashley Morgan – 9.200 (9th)
Dani Fuertez – 9.000 (11th)
Floor
Charlie Behner – 9.875 (T-1st)
Heidi Schultz – 9.850 (T-2nd)
Jersey Bingman – 9.750 (T-4th)
Nastia Rudnitskaya – 9.750 (T-4th)
Zoe Rankin – 9.675 (T-7th)
Dani Fuertez – 9.100 (8th)
UP NEXT
The Flashes return home to the MAC Center for their home finale on Sunday, March 15, at 1 p.m. Eastern vs. Eastern Michigan. The meet will mark head coach Brice Biggin's final home competition after 35 seasons leading the Kent State gymnastics program.
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