Iowa State University Athletics
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02.16.2009 | Gymnastics
Jennifer Salfen used a season-high 9.800 to claim the vault crown, and Jasmine Thompson scored a 9.850 to take home the top spot on beam. A couple missteps on floor ultimately cost the Cyclones.
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“Our first four on floor have been working with injuries and have had very little practice time and their scores reflect that,”
The Cyclones were without all-arounder Megan Barnes who missed the meet with an injury.
“Missing Megan in there really hurts. Half of each rotation is going great, but the other half lacks consistency,” Ronayne said. “The scores will come as the girls can get more time in the gym and gain that consistency we are looking for.”
Vault proved to be another solid rotation for the Cyclones, as they notched a 48.700 on the apparatus. Salfen's 9.800 claimed a share of the event title with
Thompson paced the Cyclones with a 9.850 on floor in the third rotation. Browning added a 9.775 as
Thompson's 9.850 led a solid 48.625 Cyclone effort on beam. McKellar tied her career high with a 9.825, while
The Cyclones will be back in action Friday at 7 p.m. for the Beauty and the Beast meet, a joint competition with the
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