Iowa State Notches 195.925 on Senior Night

AMES, Iowa – Iowa State finished out the regular season by recording a 195.925 against No. 5 Denver on Senior Night inside Hilton Coliseum. The Cyclones (9-8, 2-4 Big 12) fell to the visiting Pioneers, who recorded a 197.225.

All three ISU seniors shone for the Cyclones, led by Meaghan Sievers' 39.375 in the all-around, with the Cyclone senior getting a 9.800 or better in all four events. Fellow senior Kelly Martin got a 9.800 on vault, and Madeline Johnson got a 9.775 on the uneven bars.

"We started with the best set of vaults we have done all season," Iowa State head coach Jay Ronayne said. "I am very pleased with that, and I was very happy they set the tone that way. We carried everything into to bars and stuck a lot of dismounts and carried it through the whole mmet. I am very proud with the effort of the team and the performance of everyone."

"It's starting to become real that these careers are coming to an end," Ronayne continued. "This group is a huge reason why I love this sport. I can't wait to get in the gym with them every day. Imagining that they are not going to be around is very hard and heart wrenching. They mean a lot."

Uneven Bars

The Cyclones got another strong performance on the bars, finishing with a 49.100. Meaghan Sievers once again delivered a strong performance for ISU, getting a 9.875. Natalia Ros Vaquer followed up her career-high on Monday with the second-best mark of her career tonight with a 9.850. Iowa State opened the bars rotation with consecutive 9.800s courtesy of Madelyn Langkamp and senior Madeline Johnson, the latter's final routine inside Hilton. Laura Burns closed out Iowa State's scoring quintet with a 9.775.

Senior Madeline Johnson

"It felt really good to be back in Hilton. I just took in every feeling and each moment just so I can remember it for the rest of my life."

Floor Exercise

Iowa State finished up the night with a 49.075 in the floor exercise. Once again, it was Meaghan Sievers leading the way, as her final routine in Hilton saw her notch a 9.875. She was followed by Molly Russ and Casandra Diaz, both of whom had a 9.825. Sophia Steinmeyer posted a 9.800, and Madelyn Langkamp had a 9.750.

Senior Meaghan Sievers

"There isn't a better feeling ending your career in Hilton surrounded by your teammates and fans. They have treated me with nothing but love this entire time and I truly loved competing in front of these fans."

Vault

Iowa State was led by its seniors in the first rotation, as ISU posted a 48.875 on the vault. In their final Hilton Coliseum vaults, senior Meaghan Sievers rounded out the rotation with a 9.825, while fellow senior Kelly Martin's final vault inside Hilton Coliseum saw her get a 9.800. Sophia Steinmeyer checked in with a 9.775, Kelsey Boychuk notched a 9.750 in the leadoff spot and Sydney Converse rounded out the ISU scorers with a 9.725.

Senior Kelly Martin

"It was really indescribable. It was just an incredible feeling being in Hilton with my teammates one last time."

Balance Beam

ISU's third rotation saw the Cylones put up a solid 48.875 for the second time on the night. The home team was led by a pair of 9.800s via Sydney Converse and Meaghan Sievers. Molly Russ and Meixi Semple, the latter in her first competition since Feb. 15, recorded 9.775s. Sophia Steinmeyer closed out for the scoring squad with a 9.725.

All-Around

In her final meet at Hilton Coliseum, Meaghan Sievers racked up a 39.375. This was Sievers' third-straight meet, and fifth of the season going 9.800 or above on all four events.

Up Next

Postseason competition begins next weekend at the Big 12 Gymnastics Championship at the Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, Oklahoma. The meet will begin next Saturday at 1 p.m. with it being televised on ESPNU.

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Players Mentioned

Kelsey Boychuk

Laura Burns

Sydney Converse

Casandra Diaz

Madeline Johnson

Madelyn Langkamp

Kelly Martin

Natalia Ros Vaquer

Molly Russ

Meixi Semple

Meaghan Sievers

Sophia Steinmeyer

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