February 7, 1999

LEXINGTON, Ky. – The University of Kentucky gymnastics team, ranked 21st in the countrytook second place at the Governer’s Cup in Charleston, W.V. with a score of192.575. No.20 West Virginia finished first, No. 15 Ohio State took thirdand Rutgers finished fourth.

The GymKats (4-3,0-2) were led by freshman Katie Toups with an all-aroundscore of 38.850. Junior Krissy Hoeferlin finished a close fourth with anall-around total of 38.800.

“We are still positive about the things this team can do,” Coach LeahLittle said. “Katie had a great meet and Krissy and Jennifer continue toput in consistent performances. Our biggest problem right now is that wearen’t putting in our best lineups because of injuries and sickness. Oncewe get everyone healthy, we can only be that much better.”

The GymKats return to action on Friday, Feb. 12 at 7:30 p.m., when theytake on the Michigan Wolverines in Memorial Coliseum.

Team Totals

1. West Virginia   195.0002. Kentucky        192.5753. Ohio State      192.3504. Rutgers         191.550

UK Scores

Vault 48.675                Balance Beam 48.100

Lori Freeman 9.625 Mila Chitwood 9.700Beth Coleman 9.625 Kristen Hoeferlin 9.775Katie Toups 9.775 Misty Marinik 9.250 Shawnte Hall 9.800 Jennifer Simmons 9.725 Jennifer Simmons 9.700 Katie Toups 9.650 Kristen Hoeferlin 9.775 Beth Coleman 8.650

Uneven Bars Floor Exercise 47.275

Kristen Hoeferlin 9.525 Shawnte Hall 8.600Beth Coleman 9.675 Katie Toups 9.650Jessie Lemp 9.650 Jennifer Simmons 9.550Jennifer Simmons 9.650 Kristen Hoeferlin 9.725Katie Toups 9.775 Mila Chitwood 9.750Misty Marinik 9.775 Natalie Hunt 8.350