Despite strong showing, Cyclones fall to No. 1 Oklahoma
Mikinna Kerns/Iowa State Daily
Iowa State senior Meaghan Sievers competes on beam during the third rotation of the Iowa State vs Oklahoma gymnastics meet. The No. 23 ranked Cyclones were defeated by the No. 1 ranked Sooners 196.275-197.575.
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.