University of Pittsburgh Athletics
Saturday, January 22
Denton, TX
6:00 PM CT
Pitt
195.575
at
192.925
Texas Woman's University
Panthers Shatter Beam Record at Texas Woman’s University
1/22/2022 10:48:00 PM | Women's Gymnastics
DENTON, Texas—The University of Pittsburgh gymnastics team (2-1, 1-0 EAGL) shattered the beam school record en route to a 195.575-192.925 win against Texas Woman's University Saturday night at Kitty Magee Arena.
The freshman duo of Hallie Copperwheat and Sidney Washington had standout performances – earning three individual titles on the night. Copperwheat recorded career-high scores on beam (9.875) and bars (9.850), while Washington concluded with a 39.250 – the highest all-around score so far this season for the Panthers.
Tonight's beam score of 49.200 surpasses the previous record of 49.125, set Jan. 20, 2018 in a home dual meet against EAGL opponent, University of New Hampshire.
BARS
Copperwheat anchored the event, tallying the highest score of the meet with a 9.850. Washington scored an impressive 9.800, followed by freshman Jordyn Ewing who recorded a career-high 9.775. The Panthers scored a 48.775 to give them the early lead over the Pioneers.
VAULT
Three Panthers scored a 9.750 to lead Pitt during the second rotation – Olivia Miller, Katie Chamberlain, and Washington. Pitt continued their lead, 97.325-96.275 over Texas Woman's into the third event.
FLOOR
During the third rotation, Erin Hutchison earned a career-high 9.850 for her routine, as well as Washington – her second consecutive 9.850 on floor. Miller led off the event for the Panthers, setting the tone with a 9.800. Pitt's team score of 49.050 widened the gap, giving the team a three-point lead heading into the final event,146.375-143.850.
BEAM
The Panthers' momentum throughout the night reached its peak in the fourth rotation at beam. All six Panthers earned a 9.700 or higher, combining to earn the highest team score in program history – 49.200. Copperwheat led with a 9.875, followed by Kiley Robatin and Washington who both earned 9.850.
UP NEXT
The Panthers will travel to Chapel Hill, N.C. to face the North Carolina Tar Heels at Carmichael Arena, Friday Jan. 28 at 7:00 p.m. ET.
The freshman duo of Hallie Copperwheat and Sidney Washington had standout performances – earning three individual titles on the night. Copperwheat recorded career-high scores on beam (9.875) and bars (9.850), while Washington concluded with a 39.250 – the highest all-around score so far this season for the Panthers.
Tonight's beam score of 49.200 surpasses the previous record of 49.125, set Jan. 20, 2018 in a home dual meet against EAGL opponent, University of New Hampshire.
BARS
Copperwheat anchored the event, tallying the highest score of the meet with a 9.850. Washington scored an impressive 9.800, followed by freshman Jordyn Ewing who recorded a career-high 9.775. The Panthers scored a 48.775 to give them the early lead over the Pioneers.
VAULT
Three Panthers scored a 9.750 to lead Pitt during the second rotation – Olivia Miller, Katie Chamberlain, and Washington. Pitt continued their lead, 97.325-96.275 over Texas Woman's into the third event.
FLOOR
During the third rotation, Erin Hutchison earned a career-high 9.850 for her routine, as well as Washington – her second consecutive 9.850 on floor. Miller led off the event for the Panthers, setting the tone with a 9.800. Pitt's team score of 49.050 widened the gap, giving the team a three-point lead heading into the final event,146.375-143.850.
BEAM
The Panthers' momentum throughout the night reached its peak in the fourth rotation at beam. All six Panthers earned a 9.700 or higher, combining to earn the highest team score in program history – 49.200. Copperwheat led with a 9.875, followed by Kiley Robatin and Washington who both earned 9.850.
UP NEXT
The Panthers will travel to Chapel Hill, N.C. to face the North Carolina Tar Heels at Carmichael Arena, Friday Jan. 28 at 7:00 p.m. ET.
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