Despite strong showing, Cyclones fall to No. 1 Oklahoma
March 11, 2019
The Iowa State gymnastics team faced a tough task Monday night and fell short of No. 1 Oklahoma.
With a final score of 197.575-196.275 in favor of the Sooners, the Cyclones had a productive night despite the loss.
Freshman standout Grace Woolfolk became the first freshman in Iowa State history to score a 9.925 twice in one season. Senior Meaghan Sievers competed in four events, accumulating a 39.400 on the night.
Vault
Sophomore Sophia Steinmeyer stuck the landing on her routine and was able to land a 9.900, a career-high performance for her. Freshman Kelsey Boychuk was also able to tie her career high, starting the Cyclones’ rotation off with a 9.800.
Kelsey Boychuk — 9.800
Sydney Converse — 9.775
Kelly Martin — 9.775
Phoebe Turner — 9.675
Sophia Steinmeyer — 9.900
Meaghan Sievers — 9.850
Uneven Bars
After last competing on the bars back in week one, Natalia Ros Vaquer came away with a strong 9.900 finish.
Maddy Langkamp — 9.775
Cassie Diaz — 9.725
Laura Burns — 9.775
Meaghan Sievers — 9.875
Ana Palacio — 9.725
Natalia Ros Vaquer — 9.900
Beam
Beam seemed to be the event of the night, as Grace Woolfolk became the first freshman in Iowa State program history to score a 9.925 in the event twice in the same season. On top of that, Sydney Converse earned her new career high in back-to-back meets with a 9.900.
Sophia Steinmeyer — 9.650
Ana Palacios — 9.6
Sydney Converse — 9.9
Molly Russ — 9.875
Meaghan Sievers — 9.8
Grace Woolfolk — 9.925
Floor
Cassie Diaz took the spot of Laura Burns on floor for the night. This was Diaz’s first appearance on floor since Feb. 8.
Maddy Langkamp — 9.750
Cassie Diaz — 9.750
Molly Russ — 9.850
Sophia Steinmeyer — 9.750
Meaghan Sievers — 9.875
Kelly Martin — 9.425
The Cyclones will take on No. 5 Denver for their home finale in Hilton Coliseum Friday at 6:30 p.m. It will be Senior Night for standout Meaghan Sievers, along with Converse, Johnson and Martin.