LOGAN, Utah – The gymnastics squad at Utah State is set to kick off its 2025 competition season this week against the fifth-ranked Utah on Friday, January 3, at 7 p.m.
Utah State will commence the meet on bars while Utah will start on vault. The competition will be streamed live on ESPN+ with Jim Watson (play-by-play) and Alisa Mowe (analyst) providing commentary.
MEET DETAILS Utah State vs. #5 Utah
Date: Friday, January 3, 2025
March In: 7 p.m.
Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
Venue: Jon M. Huntsman Center
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Virtius HEAD COACH KRISTIN WHITE “We are eager to begin the season against in-state rival Utah,” stated third-year head coach
Kristin White. “The team is well-prepared and ready to start the season on a strong note. We have accomplished notable advancements and modifications in our training, and I anticipate building on the momentum established during our intrasquad meet.
“On Friday, we will have one-third of our lineups filled with freshmen. They are all set to make an instant impact on the competitive floor. We hope to see a sea of Aggie blue in the Huntsman on Friday night!”
UTAH STATE NOTES Utah State, chosen second in the Mountain West preseason coaches’ survey, welcomes back 14 gymnasts from last year’s team including graduates
Brianna Brooks,
Jenna Eagles, and
Angel Stuart, seniors
Amari Evans,
Payton Gatzlaff, and
Dani Kirstine, juniors
Avery Bibbey,
Marley Peterson, and
Chelsea Southam, and sophomores
Sydney Jelen,
Nyla Morabito,
Isabella Vater,
Mya Witte, and
Hattie Wright. USU has also introduced three newcomers with freshmen
Kaylie Medrano,
Olivia Orengo, and
Lundyn VanderToolen.
Utah State concluded the 2024 season with a record of 8-18 overall, including 2-4 within the Mountain West, and secured second place at the MW Championships with a season-high score of 196.500. USU began the meet with a season-best of 49.275 on beam, followed by 49.275 on floor, 48.750 on vault, and 49.200 on bars. That total of 196.500 is the fifth-highest home score in the program’s history and the highest achieved under White.
Brooks claimed the sole event title for Utah State at the 2024 MW Championships with a season-high-tying score of 9.900 on bars. She also achieved second place in the all-around with a total of 39.300.
Brooks was the only Aggie competing at the 2024 NCAA Regional Championships, tying for first on bars with a season-high-tying score of 9.900 at the California Regional.
In 2024, Brooks was honored as the NCAA North Central Region (Region 2) Gymnast of the Year for the second consecutive season and was one of three Aggies to earn all-MW recognition, as she secured second-team honors on bars and in the all-around.
Utah State concluded the 2024 season ranked eighth in the North Central Region and 45th nationally with a National Qualifying Score (NQS) of 195.835. USU also ranked sixth in the region and 38th in the nation on bars (49.100), seventh in the region and 46th nationwide on floor (49.190), eighth in the region and 52nd nationally on beam (48.860), and eighth in the region and 53rd in the country on vault (48.900).
UPCOMING EVENTS/TICKETS Utah State will commence its 2025 home season the following weekend as it welcomes Southern Utah on Friday, January 10, at 7 p.m. Fans can secure tickets by visiting www.UtahStateAggies.com.
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