Editor’s Note and trigger Warning: The Head Coach of SCSU at the time, Gerald Nelson, has been alleged to have been discriminatory towards gymnasts within his program. The Head Coach of Bridgeport at the time, Byron Knox, has been alleged to have been abusive towards gymnasts within his program. As they may appear in these videos, a warning is provided.
By D.F. Pendrys
NEW HAVEN, CT- The University of Bridgeport Purple Knights scored a 194.075 and the Southern Connecticut State Owls scored a team record 192.000 on Saturday afternoon. SCSU also picked up a team record of 48.5 on Beam during the dual meet.
Kimberly Stewart of UB won Vault with her 9.825 as her teammate Nina Whittaker hit a 9.8, as Kelsey Campbell and SCSU’s Tiffany Elliot had 9.75s. Brieanna Zine of UB picked up a 9.725 and Alexandra Avendano of Southern landed a 9.7. Kylyn Dawkins of Southern and Julianna Drapkin had 9.55s as well.
On Beam, Bridgeport’s Brianna Comport scored a 9.9 to take 1st. Kathleen Aberger and Rotem Porat of SCSU both held steady for 9.8s.. Campbell posted a 9.725 for the third highest score of the meet.
Carol Chiles of UB put up a 9.675, Keylea Brothers of the Owls and Dawkins had 9.65s and Avendano added a 9.6.
On Bars, Christine Liautaud of UB took first with her 9.8. Teammates Maritza Futch and Campbell swung to 9.775s. Aberger had a 9.725 and Thomara Powell-Brown and Rachel DiCarlo of Bridgeport each had 9.7s. Southern’s Jacqueline Kutcher launched to a 9.65, and teammate Kasey Kilmurray acquired a 9.5.
On Floor, Comport scored a 9.9, her teammate Maya Reimers scored a 9.875 for second. Avendano and Campbell flipped to 9.825s and Stewart landed a 9.8. Abigail Bensley and Brothers had 9.75s for the owls, and Elliot had a 9.725. Aberger and Bridgeport’s Randi Cutolo hit 9.675s.
Campbell scored a 39.075 in the All Around as well.
Full playlist of routines from the meet.
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