Pitt
Clemson
Panthers Drop Home Meet Against Clemson Friday Night
2/9/2024 9:46:00 PM | Women's Gymnastics
Pitt post three first-place titles
PITTSBURGH - The University of Pittsburgh gymnastics team (3-5, 1-3 ACC) posted their second highest team score of the season, 195.900, but came up short to the Clemson Tigers' (4-1, 3-1 ACC) 196.375 Friday night at the annual Pride meet.
VAULT | 49.000
The Panthers kicked off the night with a strong performance on vault. Four Panthers posted a 9.800 or higher on vault this evening. Sophomore Kennedy Duke kicked things off for Pitt with her 9.825. Arayah Simons was not far behind – posting a 9.850. Ciara Ward secured a strong 9.825. Senior Jah'Liyah Bedminster anchored the event for Pitt – earning a strong 9.900 for the Panthers. With her score, she earned the first-place title overall.
BARS | 48.875
Pitt continued the momentum into the second rotation. Arayah Simons posted the strongest routine for the Panthers on bars – securing a 9.825. Her performance earned her the first-place overall title. Faith Lerro earned a strong 9.750 for her routine. Jordyn Ewing secured a 9.800 while freshman Emily Todd posted a 9.775.
BEAM | 48.850
The Panthers posted a strong rotation on beam with three Panthers securing a 9.800 or higher tonight. Emily Todd continued her journey in the All-Around – kicking things off for Pitt with her 9.725. Simons posted the strongest routine again for the Panthers – earning a 9.850. Reyna Garvey and Hallie Copperwheat completed the rotation for Pitt – each earning a 9.800 for their performances.
FLOOR | 49.175
Pitt finished the evening off with their strongest event – finishing with a 49.175. Todd secured a 9.800 on floor – completing her All-Around journey with a 38.900. Freshman Kaylee Larson earned a 9.825 while senior Bedminster posted a 9.875 for their routines. Ewing anchored the event with a showstopping performance – tying for the first place overall with her 9.900.
UP NEXT
The Panthers will hit the road to Chapel Hill as they meet the North Carolina Tarheels on Friday, Feb. 16 with a 7:30 p.m. start.
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