Monday, April 14, 2014
Record-High Attendance from the Big Blue Nation | 11 a.m. ET
The season’s final attendance totals have been announced, and the Wildcats are eighth with an average of 3,265 fans per meet. UK’s season-high crowd of 5,839 is the ninth-highest in the NCAA in 2014.
The average marks the best home attendance for UK since at least the 1998 season, when records became available. Since 1998, the Wildcats have never averaged more than 3,000 fans.
As Kentucky beat three teams to win its season-opener on Jan. 10, it did so in front of one of the largest crowds in UK gymnastics history. A crowd of 5,839 witnessed the Excite Night victory, which marked the largest since 2007, when 6,875 were in attendance. It also marked the third-largest UK home crowd since at least 1997.
Thursday, April 10, 2014
UK’s NCAA Championship History | 1 p.m. ET
Senior Audrey Harrison is the 11th Wildcat in program history to qualify for the NCAA Championships and the first since 2010. Harrison, who will compete on balance beam, is the fifth to qualify on a single event and the first on beam. Whitney Rose, who finished tied for 16th on vault in 2010, was the last gymnast to represent UK at the national championship meet.
Jenny Hansen won an NCAA-record eight national titles from 1993-95, including four in 1995, also an NCAA record. Along with all-around titles in 1993, 94 and 95, she won vault and beam in 1994 and vault, beam and floor in 1995.
Harrison will be the 10th UK gymnast to compete at the NCAA Championships after Jennifer Simmons, who qualified in 1999 on vault, did not compete.
Monday, April 7, 2014
NCAA Championships Schedule Announced | 4 p.m. ET
The 2014 NCAA Women’s Gymnastics Championships competition schedule and rotation order was announced today, which includes Kentucky senior Audrey Harrison competing in the first of two semifinals on April 18.
Harrison will make her NCAA Championships debut at 2 p.m. ET in the first session on April 18. She is the first Wildcat since 2010 to qualify for the NCAA Championships and the 11th national qualifier in team history. Harrison is the fourth gymnast in program history to qualify on a single event and the first on beam.
“It’s really exciting, it means a lot to me,” Harrison said. “I wish my whole team would have made it, but it’s still exciting to go individually and represent Kentucky. For each event on Saturday, I just tried to think of it as `this could be my last meet, but I don’t want it to be,’ so I just did the best I could at regionals and I’m excited to have the opportunity to continue competing. “
A 9.850 on beam tied for the highest score at Saturday’s NCAA Regional in State College, Pa. to send a UK gymnast to the NCAA Championships for the first time since Whitney Rose made the national championship meet on vault in 2010.
“I’m happy for Audrey, who will get to represent UK at the NCAA Championships,” UK head coach Tim Garrison said. “She has had a great career and I’m glad she gets to bring it to a close at the national championships.”
At the NCAA Championships, Harrison will compete on beam in the same rotation as the University of Georgia in the fourth of six rotations in the semifinal.
The championship field features 12 teams, 12 all-around competitors in addition to each event winner at the six regionals that were not part of an advancing team. A total 45 competitors in the first semifinal, including Harrison, will vie for four spots in the individual finals on April 20. The total includes 36 competitors on the six teams, six all-arounders and three beam specialists.
The NCAA Championships will be held April 18-20 in Birmingham, Ala., at the BJCC Arena, the same site as the 2014 SEC Championships. The top three teams from each semifinal will advance to the Super Six competition on April 19, at 6 p.m. The top four individuals in each event (including ties) from the semifinals will compete in the individual-event competition on April 20 at 2 p.m.
Saturday, April 5, 2014
Back in Lexington, Full Regional Coverage and an Exciting Basketball Win | 11:20 p.m. ET
The
team arrived back in Lexington about 45 minutes ago from State College.
Complete coverage from UK’s school-record score can be found here,
including video, photos, stats and more from Penn State. Audrey
Harrison became the first Wildcat since 2010 to qualify to the NCAA
Championships, where she will compete on beam while the Wildcats scored a
195.925, the best NCAA Regional score in program history.
team arrived back in Lexington about 45 minutes ago from State College.
Complete coverage from UK’s school-record score can be found here,
including video, photos, stats and more from Penn State. Audrey
Harrison became the first Wildcat since 2010 to qualify to the NCAA
Championships, where she will compete on beam while the Wildcats scored a
195.925, the best NCAA Regional score in program history.
Hello, Lexington! Back home in time for the 2nd half, let’s go @KentuckyMBB!! #WeAreUK #FinalFour pic.twitter.com/l2iX4Rlc4b
— Kentucky Gymnastics (@UKGymnastics) April 6, 2014
On
our drive back to campus, we were able to listen to much of the second
half of the men’s basketball team’s Final Four win. Congratulations to
Coach Calipari and the team on an exciting win and making it to Monday’s
national championship game! Lexington is buzzing with excitement, which
will surely carry on through the next few days.
Harrison Qualifies for the NCAA Championships, UK Finishes Fourth | 8:30 p.m. ET
For
the second consecutive season, the University of Kentucky gymnastic
team broke the school record NCAA Regional score with a 195.925 to place
fourth, as senior Audrey Harrison qualified for the NCAA Championships
Saturday at Rec Hall in State College, Pa.
the second consecutive season, the University of Kentucky gymnastic
team broke the school record NCAA Regional score with a 195.925 to place
fourth, as senior Audrey Harrison qualified for the NCAA Championships
Saturday at Rec Hall in State College, Pa.
UK
senior Audrey Harrison capped her record-setting collegiate career by
becoming the first Wildcat to qualify for the NCAA Championships since
Whitney Rose in 2009. She finished in a tie for first place on beam with
a 9.850 and qualifies for the national championship meet in two weeks.
senior Audrey Harrison capped her record-setting collegiate career by
becoming the first Wildcat to qualify for the NCAA Championships since
Whitney Rose in 2009. She finished in a tie for first place on beam with
a 9.850 and qualifies for the national championship meet in two weeks.
The
Wildcats set a UK-record team by 0.350 points a year after a 195.575
broke the previous school record. No. 1 Florida won the 2014 Regional
with a 197.050, while host-Penn State finished second with a 196.725.
Both UF and PSU advance to the NCAA Championships, April 18-20 in
Birmingham, Ala., along with Harrison.
Wildcats set a UK-record team by 0.350 points a year after a 195.575
broke the previous school record. No. 1 Florida won the 2014 Regional
with a 197.050, while host-Penn State finished second with a 196.725.
Both UF and PSU advance to the NCAA Championships, April 18-20 in
Birmingham, Ala., along with Harrison.
Harrison
added an all-around score of 39.300 to place sixth, just shy of an NCAA
qualifying score in the event. Sophomore Tiara Phipps finished tied for
second on floor with a 9.925, while freshman Taylor Puryear also
reached the podium with a 9.900 on floor to tie for fourth.
added an all-around score of 39.300 to place sixth, just shy of an NCAA
qualifying score in the event. Sophomore Tiara Phipps finished tied for
second on floor with a 9.925, while freshman Taylor Puryear also
reached the podium with a 9.900 on floor to tie for fourth.
UK’s
record score was led by a 49.400 on floor, the second-highest total of
the meet and the fourth-highest on the event in team history. The
Wildcats added a 49.050 on vault, their final event of the evening,
along with a 48.750 on uneven bars and a 48.725 on balance beam.
Kentucky’s floor and beam scores were its third-highest of the season,
while its vault score was its fifth-highest in 2014.
record score was led by a 49.400 on floor, the second-highest total of
the meet and the fourth-highest on the event in team history. The
Wildcats added a 49.050 on vault, their final event of the evening,
along with a 48.750 on uneven bars and a 48.725 on balance beam.
Kentucky’s floor and beam scores were its third-highest of the season,
while its vault score was its fifth-highest in 2014.
Along
with Harrison’s team-best 9.850 on beam and Phipps’ UK-high 9.925 on
floor, senior Holly Cunningham posted a team-high 9.875 on vault.
Redshirt junior Kayla Hartley posted a 9.800 to lead the team on uneven
bars.
with Harrison’s team-best 9.850 on beam and Phipps’ UK-high 9.925 on
floor, senior Holly Cunningham posted a team-high 9.875 on vault.
Redshirt junior Kayla Hartley posted a 9.800 to lead the team on uneven
bars.
We are about to take off back to Lexington, and we’ll have a lot more to come once we land.
UK Finishes with a Bang | 6:50 p.m. ET
UK
just wrapped up its competition, and will close the NCAA Regional on a
bye. The Wildcats scored a final total of 195.925 after a big ending on
floor and vault.
just wrapped up its competition, and will close the NCAA Regional on a
bye. The Wildcats scored a final total of 195.925 after a big ending on
floor and vault.
Kentucky came out of the bye with a
bang, thanks to a 49.400 on floor, its third-highest total on the
apparatus this season. Phipps led the Wildcats with a 9.925, a career
best and the second-highest total of the meet on the apparatus. Puryear
added a 9.900, while both Mitchell and Harrison scored a 9.875. Hilton,
who led off for UK, and Hartley, who anchored, each tallied a 9.825.
bang, thanks to a 49.400 on floor, its third-highest total on the
apparatus this season. Phipps led the Wildcats with a 9.925, a career
best and the second-highest total of the meet on the apparatus. Puryear
added a 9.900, while both Mitchell and Harrison scored a 9.875. Hilton,
who led off for UK, and Hartley, who anchored, each tallied a 9.825.
To
close the meet, in the fifth rotation, the Wildcats scored a 49.050 on
vault. UK’s fifth-highest score of the season on the event was led by
Cunningham, who anchored with a 9.875. Harrison, leading off, Mitchell
and Hartley all scored a 9.800 and junior Kenzie Hedges registered a
9.775.
close the meet, in the fifth rotation, the Wildcats scored a 49.050 on
vault. UK’s fifth-highest score of the season on the event was led by
Cunningham, who anchored with a 9.875. Harrison, leading off, Mitchell
and Hartley all scored a 9.800 and junior Kenzie Hedges registered a
9.775.
Halfway Through the NCAA Regional | 5:50 p.m. ET
At
the conclusion of UK’s bye on the third rotation, the Wildcats were in
fifth place at the halfway point, when each team had competed on two
events. Kentucky had a 97.475, while Penn State led with a 98.350.
Oregon State was second with a 98.350 and Florida was third with a
98.125 after the Gators counted a fall on beam. New Hampshire had a
97.475, while Maryland was sixth with a 96.825.
the conclusion of UK’s bye on the third rotation, the Wildcats were in
fifth place at the halfway point, when each team had competed on two
events. Kentucky had a 97.475, while Penn State led with a 98.350.
Oregon State was second with a 98.350 and Florida was third with a
98.125 after the Gators counted a fall on beam. New Hampshire had a
97.475, while Maryland was sixth with a 96.825.
The
Wildcats opened with a 48.750 on uneven bars to put them in third place
among the four teams that opened the meet in competition. UK was led by
Hartley’s 9.800, while Harrison added a 9.775. Junior Shelby Hilton and
senior Kayla Sienkowski each added a 9.725, with Hilton’s score tying
her season best on the apparatus. Sophomore Amy Roemmele went first for
Kentucky and scored a 9.675.
Wildcats opened with a 48.750 on uneven bars to put them in third place
among the four teams that opened the meet in competition. UK was led by
Hartley’s 9.800, while Harrison added a 9.775. Junior Shelby Hilton and
senior Kayla Sienkowski each added a 9.725, with Hilton’s score tying
her season best on the apparatus. Sophomore Amy Roemmele went first for
Kentucky and scored a 9.675.
UK then moved to
beam, where it scored a 48.725, its third-highest total of the season on
the apparatus. Harrison led the way with a 9.850, while freshman Taylor
Puryear added a career-high 9.800. Junior Sara Shipley, after making
her season debut two weeks ago at the SEC Championships, notched a
season-best 9.725. Junior Shannon Mitchell recorded a 9.700 to anchor
Kentucky’s beam rotation and Roemmele scored a 9.650.
beam, where it scored a 48.725, its third-highest total of the season on
the apparatus. Harrison led the way with a 9.850, while freshman Taylor
Puryear added a career-high 9.800. Junior Sara Shipley, after making
her season debut two weeks ago at the SEC Championships, notched a
season-best 9.725. Junior Shannon Mitchell recorded a 9.700 to anchor
Kentucky’s beam rotation and Roemmele scored a 9.650.
To
follow along with the action during the second half of the NCAA
Regional, links to live results, video feeds of each apparatus and more
can be found on the Championship Central page GoPSUsports.com.
follow along with the action during the second half of the NCAA
Regional, links to live results, video feeds of each apparatus and more
can be found on the Championship Central page GoPSUsports.com.
The NCAA Regional is Underway | 4 p.m. ET
The
six teams and individual competitors have been introduced at the NCAA
Regionals and we are ready to go at Rec Hall on Penn State’s campus. A
nice crowd is on hand, with plenty of fans for all six teams, including a
very vocal group from the Big Blue Nation.There are numerous ways for fans to follow along with today’s action. In addition to live results,
four free video feeds are available, each focusing on a single
apparatus. Here are the links, in the order that Kentucky will compete
today: Uneven Bars, Balance Beam, Floor Exercise and Vault. Additionally, Penn State’s Championship Central page has more information about the regional.
six teams and individual competitors have been introduced at the NCAA
Regionals and we are ready to go at Rec Hall on Penn State’s campus. A
nice crowd is on hand, with plenty of fans for all six teams, including a
very vocal group from the Big Blue Nation.There are numerous ways for fans to follow along with today’s action. In addition to live results,
four free video feeds are available, each focusing on a single
apparatus. Here are the links, in the order that Kentucky will compete
today: Uneven Bars, Balance Beam, Floor Exercise and Vault. Additionally, Penn State’s Championship Central page has more information about the regional.
Warmups Have Begun at the NCAA Regional | 2 p.m. ET
Warmups
at the 2014 NCAA Regional are underway in State College, Pa. Warmups
will be in competition order, so UK will start on bars and then move to
beam before a bye. Kentucky will close on floor and vault before its
final bye. With six teams, there are two bye rotations built into the
meet.Instagram Video: NCAA Regional Warmups are Underway
at the 2014 NCAA Regional are underway in State College, Pa. Warmups
will be in competition order, so UK will start on bars and then move to
beam before a bye. Kentucky will close on floor and vault before its
final bye. With six teams, there are two bye rotations built into the
meet.Instagram Video: NCAA Regional Warmups are Underway
NCAA Regional Meet Day | 9:45 a.m. ET
The
wait is finally over, the NCAA Regional is today. The meet begins at 4
p.m. ET here in State College, Pa., at Penn State’s Rec Hall. UK will
face No. 1 Florida, No. 12 Oregon State, No. 15 Penn State, No. 23 New
Hampshire and Maryland.If you missed it yesterday, here are some articles, videos and more to pass the time before this afternoon’s regional.
wait is finally over, the NCAA Regional is today. The meet begins at 4
p.m. ET here in State College, Pa., at Penn State’s Rec Hall. UK will
face No. 1 Florida, No. 12 Oregon State, No. 15 Penn State, No. 23 New
Hampshire and Maryland.If you missed it yesterday, here are some articles, videos and more to pass the time before this afternoon’s regional.
Cat Scratches Feature: UK Looking for Consistency in NCAA Regional
UKathletics.com Preview: UK Makes 26th NCAA Regional Appearance Saturday at PSU
Video Interview: Head Coach Tim Garrison Previews the NCAA Regional with GoPSUTV
Friday, April 4, 2014
The Night Before | 8 p.m. ET
The
team just wrapped up their final team meeting before tomorrow’s NCAA
Regional Championships here in State College, Pa. The message, in
addition to going over tomorrow’s schedule, centered on taking care of
what the team can control tomorrow. Sticking landings, hitting routines
and focusing on UK, not the other teams, was the focus.As you wait tomorrow’s regional, check out the preview on UKathletics.com, which includes a video interview, meet notes, a Cat Scratches feature and more.
team just wrapped up their final team meeting before tomorrow’s NCAA
Regional Championships here in State College, Pa. The message, in
addition to going over tomorrow’s schedule, centered on taking care of
what the team can control tomorrow. Sticking landings, hitting routines
and focusing on UK, not the other teams, was the focus.As you wait tomorrow’s regional, check out the preview on UKathletics.com, which includes a video interview, meet notes, a Cat Scratches feature and more.
Videos: Coach Tim Garrison, Holly Cunningham and Shannon Mitchell Preview the NCAA Regional | 5 p.m. ET
The
Wildcats wrapped up practice about an hour and a half ago and are about
to head to dinner. After practice, we caught up with senior Holly
Cunningham and junior Shannon Mitchell, which can be viewed here. Additionally, Penn State Athletics talked to UK head coach Tim Garrison after practice, and that video can be found here.
Wildcats wrapped up practice about an hour and a half ago and are about
to head to dinner. After practice, we caught up with senior Holly
Cunningham and junior Shannon Mitchell, which can be viewed here. Additionally, Penn State Athletics talked to UK head coach Tim Garrison after practice, and that video can be found here.
NCAA Regional Practice Underway | 2:15 p.m. ET
The
first NCAA practice session has begun here at Rec Hall. UK is joined by
Oregon State and Penn State in the first session today. The Wildcats
will practice in competition order, beginning on bars before moving to
beam, floor and vault. At tomorrow’s regional, a bye will be held after
beam and vault for each team to accommodate the six squads.
first NCAA practice session has begun here at Rec Hall. UK is joined by
Oregon State and Penn State in the first session today. The Wildcats
will practice in competition order, beginning on bars before moving to
beam, floor and vault. At tomorrow’s regional, a bye will be held after
beam and vault for each team to accommodate the six squads.
NCAA Regional Media Notes | 9:10 a.m. ET
As
the Wildcats gets ready for this afternoon’s NCAA Regional practice
session, check out UK’s meet notes, which feature news, notes, stats and
more on the team. The full pdf can be found here or by clicking on the first page of the notes below:
the Wildcats gets ready for this afternoon’s NCAA Regional practice
session, check out UK’s meet notes, which feature news, notes, stats and
more on the team. The full pdf can be found here or by clicking on the first page of the notes below:
Thursday, April 3, 2014
Goodnight from Pennsylvania | 9 p.m. ET
After
a team dinner downtown, we just finished up a team meeting back in the
hotel to cap our first evening in State College, Pa. Tomorrow the team
will get their first taste of the competition venue at an afternoon
workout at PSU’s Rec Hall. We’ll have updates from the NCAA Regional
practice session on Twitter and Instagram, followed by a practice report and video right here on Championship Central.
a team dinner downtown, we just finished up a team meeting back in the
hotel to cap our first evening in State College, Pa. Tomorrow the team
will get their first taste of the competition venue at an afternoon
workout at PSU’s Rec Hall. We’ll have updates from the NCAA Regional
practice session on Twitter and Instagram, followed by a practice report and video right here on Championship Central.
Landed at Penn State | 3:50 p.m. ET
We
just landed in Penn State after a quick flight over the mountains. The
charter flight, a surprise to the team until we got to the airport, was
great and got us there safely, ahead of the impending storm. The team is
off to the hotel now before going to dinner in State College.
just landed in Penn State after a quick flight over the mountains. The
charter flight, a surprise to the team until we got to the airport, was
great and got us there safely, ahead of the impending storm. The team is
off to the hotel now before going to dinner in State College.
The Wildcats have landed at Penn State! #WeAreUK pic.twitter.com/JzR72Y5VbD
— Kentucky Gymnastics (@UKGymnastics) April 3, 2014
Off to State College, Pa. | 2:15 p.m. ET
The
Wildcats are about to depart for State College, Pa., and the NCAA
Regional. They got a surprise on the way to the airport, when the team
learned they would take a chartered plane to Pennsylvania.
Wildcats are about to depart for State College, Pa., and the NCAA
Regional. They got a surprise on the way to the airport, when the team
learned they would take a chartered plane to Pennsylvania.
Wednesday, April 2, 2014
In the Rankings: NCAA Regional Statistical Comparison | 2 p.m. ET
Kentucky
is 29th nationally with a 195.585 Regional Qualifying Score. UK boasts
top-21 rankings on both floor and vault. The Wildcats are 18th on floor
with a 49.185 RQS and 21st on vault with a 49.135. UK is also tied for
28th on bars with a 48.965 RQS and tied for 40th on beam with a 48.965.
is 29th nationally with a 195.585 Regional Qualifying Score. UK boasts
top-21 rankings on both floor and vault. The Wildcats are 18th on floor
with a 49.185 RQS and 21st on vault with a 49.135. UK is also tied for
28th on bars with a 48.965 RQS and tied for 40th on beam with a 48.965.
Four
of UK’s five NCAA Regional opponents are ranked in the top 25.
Top-ranked Florida has a 197.895 RQS, while Oregon State is 12th with a
196.615 regional qualifying average. Penn State is 15th with a 196.475
while No. 23 New Hampshire has a 195.880 RQS. Maryland’s 195.175 ranks
35th nationally.
of UK’s five NCAA Regional opponents are ranked in the top 25.
Top-ranked Florida has a 197.895 RQS, while Oregon State is 12th with a
196.615 regional qualifying average. Penn State is 15th with a 196.475
while No. 23 New Hampshire has a 195.880 RQS. Maryland’s 195.175 ranks
35th nationally.
Florida boasts top-five
rankings on all four events, including the nation’s No. 1 beam RQS of
49.445. The Gators are ranked second on both bars and floor. Oregon
State is in the top 20 on each event, highlighted by a No. 8 ranking on
beam. Penn State is within the top 15 on every apparatus, led by its
ninth-ranked floor team. New Hampshire and Maryland are both in the top
40 on each event. UNH’s highest ranking comes on beam, where it is tied
for 17th, while the Terrapins are tied for 28th with UK on bars for
their highest rank.
rankings on all four events, including the nation’s No. 1 beam RQS of
49.445. The Gators are ranked second on both bars and floor. Oregon
State is in the top 20 on each event, highlighted by a No. 8 ranking on
beam. Penn State is within the top 15 on every apparatus, led by its
ninth-ranked floor team. New Hampshire and Maryland are both in the top
40 on each event. UNH’s highest ranking comes on beam, where it is tied
for 17th, while the Terrapins are tied for 28th with UK on bars for
their highest rank.
Monday, March 31, 2014
Video: Wildcats React to NCAA Regional Selection | 3 p.m. ET
Freshman
Taylor Puryear and sophomore Montana Whittle react to UK’s regional
selection. The Wildcats will compete at Penn State Saturday against No. 1
Florida, No. 12 Oregon State, No. 15 Penn State, No. 23 New Hampshire
and Maryland. Check out the video here or below.
Taylor Puryear and sophomore Montana Whittle react to UK’s regional
selection. The Wildcats will compete at Penn State Saturday against No. 1
Florida, No. 12 Oregon State, No. 15 Penn State, No. 23 New Hampshire
and Maryland. Check out the video here or below.
Friday, March 28, 2014
Plenty of History for the Cats at Penn State’s Rec Hall | 2 p.m. ET
The
Wildcats have very fond memories of Penn State’s Rec Hall. Just last
year in the regular-season finale, Kentucky broke the program record
team score with a 196.775 UK also scored a school-record 49.475 on beam
in the March 16, 2013 meet. Thirteen of the 14 Wildcats from last year
that competed at PSU will make the return trip this season, looking to
make more history.
Wildcats have very fond memories of Penn State’s Rec Hall. Just last
year in the regular-season finale, Kentucky broke the program record
team score with a 196.775 UK also scored a school-record 49.475 on beam
in the March 16, 2013 meet. Thirteen of the 14 Wildcats from last year
that competed at PSU will make the return trip this season, looking to
make more history.
Wednesday, March 26, 2014
UK vs. the NCAA Regional Field | 11 a.m. ET
As the Wildcats prepare for next weekend’s NCAA Regional, two of their four opponents, No.
1 Florida and No. 15 Penn State, will be familiar foes at the NCAA
Regionals. In the season-opener on Jan. 10, UK beat the Nittany Lions
and two other teams at home with a 195.000. The Wildcats and Gators have
met twice this season, both times when UF was ranked No. 1. Florida
claimed a win in Lexington on Feb. 7 over Kentucky’s 195.450 before the
Gators finished second and the Wildcats sixth with a 195.075 at the SEC
Championship last weekend.
1 Florida and No. 15 Penn State, will be familiar foes at the NCAA
Regionals. In the season-opener on Jan. 10, UK beat the Nittany Lions
and two other teams at home with a 195.000. The Wildcats and Gators have
met twice this season, both times when UF was ranked No. 1. Florida
claimed a win in Lexington on Feb. 7 over Kentucky’s 195.450 before the
Gators finished second and the Wildcats sixth with a 195.075 at the SEC
Championship last weekend.
UK
is 4-1 all-time against UNH. The last meeting was in 2005, when New
Hampshire won the five-team meet and Kentucky placed third. Kentucky is
3-1 all-time vs. the Terrapins. The two teams met at the 1998 NCAA
Regionals, where UK finished fifth and UM 7th. The Wildcats are 0-3 vs.
Oregon State, including a 2009 meeting at the NCAA Regionals.
is 4-1 all-time against UNH. The last meeting was in 2005, when New
Hampshire won the five-team meet and Kentucky placed third. Kentucky is
3-1 all-time vs. the Terrapins. The two teams met at the 1998 NCAA
Regionals, where UK finished fifth and UM 7th. The Wildcats are 0-3 vs.
Oregon State, including a 2009 meeting at the NCAA Regionals.
Monday, March 24, 2014
Wildcats Earn NCAA Regional Berth, Headed to State College, Pa. | 4:30 p.m. ET
For the 26th time in program history, the Wildcats have been selected to the NCAA Regional in State
College, Pa., and will compete on April 5 at 4 p.m. at Penn State’s Rec
Hall. UK will face No. 1 Florida, No. 12 Oregon State, No. 15 Penn
State, New Hampshire and Maryland. It will be UK’s 10th consecutive
regional appearance after the Wildcats broke the school-record regional
score with a 195.575 last season in Morgantown, W. Va.More on UK’s regional bid, including comments from Coach Garrison, notes on UK’s opponents and more can be found here.
College, Pa., and will compete on April 5 at 4 p.m. at Penn State’s Rec
Hall. UK will face No. 1 Florida, No. 12 Oregon State, No. 15 Penn
State, New Hampshire and Maryland. It will be UK’s 10th consecutive
regional appearance after the Wildcats broke the school-record regional
score with a 195.575 last season in Morgantown, W. Va.More on UK’s regional bid, including comments from Coach Garrison, notes on UK’s opponents and more can be found here.
NCAA Selection Show | 2:50 p.m. ET
The
NCAA Selection Show is coming up momentarily, at 3 p.m. ET. The team
will watch together in the gym during practice, and you can watch
online, at NCAA.com. The Wildcats are expected to earn their 26th NCAA berth and school-record 10th in a row.
NCAA Selection Show is coming up momentarily, at 3 p.m. ET. The team
will watch together in the gym during practice, and you can watch
online, at NCAA.com. The Wildcats are expected to earn their 26th NCAA berth and school-record 10th in a row.
Sunday, March 23, 2014
The Wildcats are Back Home in Lexington | 2:45 p.m. ET
After
an early morning, the team has arrived back in Lexington. The Wildcats
will learn their NCAA Regional destination tomorrow, when the NCAA
Selection show airs at 3 p.m. ET. Until then, take a look back at
yesterday’s SEC Championship. Read all about UK’s sixth-place finish,
with photos, videos, notes and more. Additionally, hear from head coach
Tim Garrison and All-SEC honorees Audrey Harrison and Kayla Hartley
after the Wildcats finished second in their session yesterday:
an early morning, the team has arrived back in Lexington. The Wildcats
will learn their NCAA Regional destination tomorrow, when the NCAA
Selection show airs at 3 p.m. ET. Until then, take a look back at
yesterday’s SEC Championship. Read all about UK’s sixth-place finish,
with photos, videos, notes and more. Additionally, hear from head coach
Tim Garrison and All-SEC honorees Audrey Harrison and Kayla Hartley
after the Wildcats finished second in their session yesterday:
Saturday, March 22, 2014
SEC Championship Recap, Results, Photos and More | 7:45 p.m. CT
The
second session of the SEC Championship has just concluded, and UK
finishes sixth overall with a 195.075. A complete recap, including full
results, photos, reaction from Coach Garrison and more can be found here, or by clicking the photo below.
second session of the SEC Championship has just concluded, and UK
finishes sixth overall with a 195.075. A complete recap, including full
results, photos, reaction from Coach Garrison and more can be found here, or by clicking the photo below.
Wildcats Finish Second in Session One | 5 p.m. CT
Kentucky
scored a 195.075 to finish second in the first session of the 2014 SEC
Gymnastics Championship Saturday at the BJCC Arena in Birmingham, Ala.
scored a 195.075 to finish second in the first session of the 2014 SEC
Gymnastics Championship Saturday at the BJCC Arena in Birmingham, Ala.
UK
finished behind No. 12 Auburn’s 195.550 and ahead of No. 15 Arkansas’
194.900 and Missouri’s 194.650 in the first session. With the second
session of the championship tonight, Kentucky is guaranteed a
sixth-place finish in the eight-team league. It is the Wildcats’ highest
finish since 2012 when they placed fifth out of seven.
finished behind No. 12 Auburn’s 195.550 and ahead of No. 15 Arkansas’
194.900 and Missouri’s 194.650 in the first session. With the second
session of the championship tonight, Kentucky is guaranteed a
sixth-place finish in the eight-team league. It is the Wildcats’ highest
finish since 2012 when they placed fifth out of seven.
Senior
Audrey Harrison, redshirt junior Kayla Hartley and junior Shannon
Mitchell earned All-SEC honors. Harrison earned her first career honors
thanks to a 39.125 in the all-around, the second-highest total in the
first session. Hartley was named All-SEC for the second time in her
career after a 9.850 on uneven bars and Mitchell earned her first career
award thanks to a 9.850 on balance beam.
Audrey Harrison, redshirt junior Kayla Hartley and junior Shannon
Mitchell earned All-SEC honors. Harrison earned her first career honors
thanks to a 39.125 in the all-around, the second-highest total in the
first session. Hartley was named All-SEC for the second time in her
career after a 9.850 on uneven bars and Mitchell earned her first career
award thanks to a 9.850 on balance beam.
The
Wildcats led the first session with a 49.175 on vault and a 49.050 on
bars. UK notched a 48.825 on beam to open the competition, just 0.050
points shy of session-high honors. Kentucky also scored a 48.025 on
floor.
Wildcats led the first session with a 49.175 on vault and a 49.050 on
bars. UK notched a 48.825 on beam to open the competition, just 0.050
points shy of session-high honors. Kentucky also scored a 48.025 on
floor.
Along
with her team-high 9.850 on beam, Mitchell scored a UK-best 9.875 on
vault. Harrison and freshman Taylor Puryear recorded a 9.750 on floor to
share team-high honors. Harrison’s 39.125 all-around score and
Hartley’s 9.850 on bars were also team bests.
with her team-high 9.850 on beam, Mitchell scored a UK-best 9.875 on
vault. Harrison and freshman Taylor Puryear recorded a 9.750 on floor to
share team-high honors. Harrison’s 39.125 all-around score and
Hartley’s 9.850 on bars were also team bests.
It’s Go-Time at the SEC Championships | 2 p.m. CT
The
teams have been introduced for the first session of the SEC
Championships and we are ready to get underway. Fans can follow along
with live results on SECDigitalNetwork.com, or on Twitter at @UKgymnastics.
teams have been introduced for the first session of the SEC
Championships and we are ready to get underway. Fans can follow along
with live results on SECDigitalNetwork.com, or on Twitter at @UKgymnastics.
Here is Kentucky’s expected lineup:
Beam: Kayla Sienkowski, Sara Shipley, Taylor Puryear, Amy Roemmele, Audrey Harrison, Shannon MitchellFloor: Shelby Hilton, Taylor Puryear, Tiara Phipps, Kenzie Hedges, Audrey Harrison, Kayla HartleyVault: Audrey Harrison, Shelby Hilton, Shannon Mitchell, Kayla Hartley, Kenzie Hedges, Holly CunninghamBars: Amy Roemmele, Shelby Hilton, Kayla Sienkowski, Kayla Hartley, Audrey Harrison, Montana Whittle
Warmups Underway | 1:30 p.m. CT
Thanks
to a great send-off from our parents, the Wildcats have arrived at the
arena and are about to begin warming up. Competition will begin at 3
p.m. ET, 2 p.m. here in Birmingham.
to a great send-off from our parents, the Wildcats have arrived at the
arena and are about to begin warming up. Competition will begin at 3
p.m. ET, 2 p.m. here in Birmingham.
SEC Championship Meet Day is Here | 8:55 a.m. CT
SEC
Championship Meet Day has finally arrived! The Wildcats will compete at
3 p.m. ET (2 p.m. locally), so it will be a relatively relaxing morning
before we head to the arena at 11 a.m.While you wait for this afternoon, read up on the SEC Championship with a preview on UKathletics.com or UK’s meet notes (PDF). You can also see photos from yesterday’s practice on our Facebook page, and watch Audrey Harrison’s video interview with Gymnastike or see what Amy Roemmele, Kayla Sienkowski and Shelby Hilton were saying when we caught up with them Tuesday back in Lexington.
Championship Meet Day has finally arrived! The Wildcats will compete at
3 p.m. ET (2 p.m. locally), so it will be a relatively relaxing morning
before we head to the arena at 11 a.m.While you wait for this afternoon, read up on the SEC Championship with a preview on UKathletics.com or UK’s meet notes (PDF). You can also see photos from yesterday’s practice on our Facebook page, and watch Audrey Harrison’s video interview with Gymnastike or see what Amy Roemmele, Kayla Sienkowski and Shelby Hilton were saying when we caught up with them Tuesday back in Lexington.
Friday, March 21, 2014
The Night Before: Practice Photos, Preview and More | 10:30 p.m. CT
It
was a relaxing evening for the Wildcats after practice. The team went
to the movies, most of them seeing Divergent, and then to dinner. After
dinner, Coach Garrison spoke with the team one last time before tomorrow
to go over lineups, things to remember during the championship and
more.Relive today’s practice session at BJCC Arena through photos, on Facebook and below, and an interview with Audrey Harrison. The official preview, including notes, live results information and more about tomorrow’s championship is available here.
was a relaxing evening for the Wildcats after practice. The team went
to the movies, most of them seeing Divergent, and then to dinner. After
dinner, Coach Garrison spoke with the team one last time before tomorrow
to go over lineups, things to remember during the championship and
more.Relive today’s practice session at BJCC Arena through photos, on Facebook and below, and an interview with Audrey Harrison. The official preview, including notes, live results information and more about tomorrow’s championship is available here.
Post by UKGymnastics.
Post-Practice Update | 3:45 p.m. CT
The
team has wrapped up practice at the BJCC Arena, followed by a brief
awards ceremony with all eight teams. At the awards ceremony, Arkansas’
Katherine Grable was named the SEC Gymnast of the Year, while her
teammate Amanda Wellick was named the SEC Freshman of the Year.
Georgia’s Lindsey Cheek was named the Event Specialist of the Year and
Alabama’s Kim Jacob was named the SEC Scholar-Athlete of the Year.
Auburn’s Jeff Graba was selected as the SEC Coach of the Year.After
the awards ceremony, senior Audrey Harrison caught up with Gymnastike
to talk about today’s practice and look ahead to tomorrow’s
Championship. Check out the video here, or below. We are now off to spend the afternoon at the movies, followed by a team dinner.
team has wrapped up practice at the BJCC Arena, followed by a brief
awards ceremony with all eight teams. At the awards ceremony, Arkansas’
Katherine Grable was named the SEC Gymnast of the Year, while her
teammate Amanda Wellick was named the SEC Freshman of the Year.
Georgia’s Lindsey Cheek was named the Event Specialist of the Year and
Alabama’s Kim Jacob was named the SEC Scholar-Athlete of the Year.
Auburn’s Jeff Graba was selected as the SEC Coach of the Year.After
the awards ceremony, senior Audrey Harrison caught up with Gymnastike
to talk about today’s practice and look ahead to tomorrow’s
Championship. Check out the video here, or below. We are now off to spend the afternoon at the movies, followed by a team dinner.
Championship Practice at the BJCC Arena | 12:30 p.m. CT
The
Wildcats have arrived at Birmingham’s BJCC Arena and are about to begin
practice. UK, along with its first-session opponents Arkansas, Auburn
and Missouri, will work out on each event in preparations for tomorrow’s
championship for the next hour and a half. After practice, all eight
teams will come together for an awards presentation and media
interviews. Check back after practice for a photo gallery, video and
more.
Wildcats have arrived at Birmingham’s BJCC Arena and are about to begin
practice. UK, along with its first-session opponents Arkansas, Auburn
and Missouri, will work out on each event in preparations for tomorrow’s
championship for the next hour and a half. After practice, all eight
teams will come together for an awards presentation and media
interviews. Check back after practice for a photo gallery, video and
more.
Thursday, March 20, 2014
Arrival in Birmingham | 9:00 p.m. CT
The
team arrived in Birmingham at about 7 p.m. ET and went to dinner before
heading to the hotel. After dinner, they checked into their hotel and
had a brief team meeting in Coach Garrison’s room to discuss tomorrow’s
schedule and go over some details about the championship.Tomorrow’s
schedule is highlighted by practice at the BJCC Arena in downtown
Birmingham. The Wildcats will have a chance to get used to the equipment
and get accustomed to the environment. There will be a podium Saturday,
which means each apparatus is raised up on a stage about three feet.
UK’s meet in Fort Worth, Texas, in February was also on a podium, so
that will help with the adjustment tomorrow.Right now, the team
is getting situated in the hotel, getting any necessary treatment from
our trainer, Jake Smith, watching some NCAA Tournament games and getting
ready for bed. We’ll have much more from Birmingham tomorrow, including
practice photos and reaction from the gymnasts after their practice
session.
team arrived in Birmingham at about 7 p.m. ET and went to dinner before
heading to the hotel. After dinner, they checked into their hotel and
had a brief team meeting in Coach Garrison’s room to discuss tomorrow’s
schedule and go over some details about the championship.Tomorrow’s
schedule is highlighted by practice at the BJCC Arena in downtown
Birmingham. The Wildcats will have a chance to get used to the equipment
and get accustomed to the environment. There will be a podium Saturday,
which means each apparatus is raised up on a stage about three feet.
UK’s meet in Fort Worth, Texas, in February was also on a podium, so
that will help with the adjustment tomorrow.Right now, the team
is getting situated in the hotel, getting any necessary treatment from
our trainer, Jake Smith, watching some NCAA Tournament games and getting
ready for bed. We’ll have much more from Birmingham tomorrow, including
practice photos and reaction from the gymnasts after their practice
session.
2014 SEC Gymnastics Championship Media Notes | 12:45 p.m. ET
As
the Wildcats prepare for Saturday’s SEC Championship, check out UK’s
meet notes, which feature news, notes, stats and more on the team. The
full notes can be found here or by clicking on the first page of the notes below:
the Wildcats prepare for Saturday’s SEC Championship, check out UK’s
meet notes, which feature news, notes, stats and more on the team. The
full notes can be found here or by clicking on the first page of the notes below:
Off to Birmingham, Ala. | 12:45 p.m. ET
The
team bus has officially left Lexington and is en route to Birmingham,
Ala., for Saturday’s SEC Championship. The bus has couches, beds, a
satellite TV, and more, so the accommodations for the six hour drive are
rather comfortable. With a full slate of NCAA Tournament games on
today, many will be paying attention to the first day of March Madness.
team bus has officially left Lexington and is en route to Birmingham,
Ala., for Saturday’s SEC Championship. The bus has couches, beds, a
satellite TV, and more, so the accommodations for the six hour drive are
rather comfortable. With a full slate of NCAA Tournament games on
today, many will be paying attention to the first day of March Madness.
Wednesday, March 19, 2014
Head Coach Tim Garrison on the SEC Championship Media Teleconference | 2:45 p.m. ET
Garrison to #SECGYM media: “We’ve responded really well to adversity due to injuries. We’ve had some people step up to fill those gaps.”
— Kentucky Gymnastics (@UKGymnastics) March 19, 2014
Tuesday, March 18, 2014
Video: Amy Roemmele, Kayla Sienkowski and Shelby Hilton Preview the 2014 SEC Championship | 3:30 p.m. ET
After
a good practice early Tuesday afternoon, sophomore Amy Roemmele, senior
Kayla Sienkowski and junior Shelby Hilton previewed Saturday’s SEC
Championship. They talked about the team’s confidence level going into
the meet, UK’s opponents in the first session, competing on a podium and
more. Check out the video below.
The Wildcats will have one more practice in Lexington tomorrow, before
they depart for Birmingham, Ala. on Thursday. Wednesday’s practice is
scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. ET at the Nutter Field House for fans
interested in attending.
a good practice early Tuesday afternoon, sophomore Amy Roemmele, senior
Kayla Sienkowski and junior Shelby Hilton previewed Saturday’s SEC
Championship. They talked about the team’s confidence level going into
the meet, UK’s opponents in the first session, competing on a podium and
more. Check out the video below.
The Wildcats will have one more practice in Lexington tomorrow, before
they depart for Birmingham, Ala. on Thursday. Wednesday’s practice is
scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. ET at the Nutter Field House for fans
interested in attending.
Monday, March 17, 2014
SEC Championship Seeding Announced | 6 p.m. ET
The
seeding for Saturday’s 2014 Southeastern Conference Gymnastics
Championships was announced today, and Kentucky earned the seventh seed.
The Wildcats will compete in Saturday’s first session, at 3 p.m. ET,
against No. 12 Auburn, No. 15 Arkansas and Missouri.
seeding for Saturday’s 2014 Southeastern Conference Gymnastics
Championships was announced today, and Kentucky earned the seventh seed.
The Wildcats will compete in Saturday’s first session, at 3 p.m. ET,
against No. 12 Auburn, No. 15 Arkansas and Missouri.
Kentucky
has posted a 2-1 record against Auburn, Arkansas and Missouri this
season, with a home win over Auburn and a road win against Mizzou. The
Championships’ second session, which features No. 1 Florida, No. 2 LSU,
No. 4 Alabama and No. 6 Georgia will commence at 7 p.m. ET. An awards
presentation with all eight teams will take place afterwards, at
approximately 9 p.m.
has posted a 2-1 record against Auburn, Arkansas and Missouri this
season, with a home win over Auburn and a road win against Mizzou. The
Championships’ second session, which features No. 1 Florida, No. 2 LSU,
No. 4 Alabama and No. 6 Georgia will commence at 7 p.m. ET. An awards
presentation with all eight teams will take place afterwards, at
approximately 9 p.m.
Seeding at the
Championship was based on the teams’ final regular season Regional
Qualifying Score. Through 11 regular-season meets, UK has an RQS of
195.585. The RQS is determined by taking a team’s top six scores, of
which at least three must be from road meets. The high score is
eliminated and the remaining five scores are averaged to get the RQS.
Championship was based on the teams’ final regular season Regional
Qualifying Score. Through 11 regular-season meets, UK has an RQS of
195.585. The RQS is determined by taking a team’s top six scores, of
which at least three must be from road meets. The high score is
eliminated and the remaining five scores are averaged to get the RQS.
Saturday,
the Wildcats will begin competition on balance beam and continue in
Olympic order. UK’s second rotation will be on floor exercise, followed
by vault and uneven bars.
the Wildcats will begin competition on balance beam and continue in
Olympic order. UK’s second rotation will be on floor exercise, followed
by vault and uneven bars.
The SEC Championship will be held at Birmingham’s BJCC Arena. Tickets are available at Ticketmaster.com.
