Southern Connecticut Gymnastics Soars at WCGNIC Championship Semifinals
Southern Connecticut State University’s gymnastics team delivered a strong performance at the WCGNIC Championship Semifinals held at West Chester University, securing third place out of three teams in Session II with a total score of 191.875. The Owls will be represented in the Individual Finals by Gabriela Dinisoe and Abby Royer.
Dinisoe and Royer Qualify for Individual Finals
Gabriela Dinisoe achieved a season-best score of 9.800 on the Uneven Parallel Bars, finishing fifth overall and earning a spot in the Individual Finals. Abby Royer continued her impressive form, securing second place in the Floor Exercise with a score of 9.850, also advancing to the Individual Finals, which will be held on Sunday, March 29 at 1 p.m.
Team Performance Breakdown
Texas Women’s University led Session II with a score of 195.250, followed by West Chester at 192.725. Both teams will compete in the team finals on Saturday, March 28.
Dinisoe consistently led the Owls on both the Uneven Parallel Bars and the Balance Beam. She scored 9.675 on the Bars, placing tenth. On the Beam, she achieved her season-best score of 9.800, finishing fifth.
Individual Highlights
Libby Allen led the Owls in overall scoring with 28.925 points, finishing fifth among all gymnasts in Session II. Hannah Fitzgerald totaled 28.475 points for eighth place, achieving season-best scores on both the Vault, and Bars. Lola Sepulveda scored 27.900 points, finishing tenth.
Event-Specific Results
Vault: Hannah Fitzgerald tied for ninth place with a score of 9.725.
Bars: Dinisoe scored 9.675 for tenth place, followed closely by Hannah Fitzgerald at 9.650.
Beam: Dinisoe’s 9.800 was the highest score for the Owls on the Beam, earning her fifth place. Maria Chronopolous finished eighth with 9.725.
Floor: Abby Royer’s 9.850 secured second place, leading the Owls in their strongest event. Libby Allen tied for seventh with a 9.750.
Looking Ahead
The Owls will now focus on the Women’s Collegiate Gymnastics National Invitational Championships (WCGNIC), aiming to build on their performance at the WCGNIC Championship Semifinals.
Frequently Asked Questions
- When are the Individual Finals?
- The Individual Finals will be held on Sunday, March 29 at 1 p.m.
- Who qualified for the Individual Finals from Southern Connecticut?
- Gabriela Dinisoe and Abby Royer qualified for the Individual Finals.
- Where were the WCGNIC Championship Semifinals held?
- The WCGNIC Championship Semifinals were held at West Chester University.
Pro Tip: Consistent training and a focus on individual strengths are key to success in collegiate gymnastics.
Stay tuned for updates on the Owls’ performance at the WCGNIC! Visit the Southern Connecticut Owls Athletics website for more information.
