Thursday, March 30
Norman, OK
7:45 PM
NC State
195.375
vs
197.275
Arkansas
NC State Gymnastics' Season Ends at Norman Regional
3/30/2023 11:02:00 PM | Women's Gymnastics
Emily Shepard Lands on Podium with 9.925 on Bars
NORMAN, Okla. – The NC State gymnastics team concluded its 2023 campaign on Thursday, as the Wolfpack posted a 195.375 in the second session of the second round at the Norman Regional hosted by Oklahoma.
The Sooners claimed the team crown in the quad meet at 197.925, advancing to Saturday's final session with a trip to Nationals on the line. Second-place finisher Ohio State additionally advanced to Saturday's quad meet with a total of 197.350.
The Wolfpack's evening was highlighted by a 49.200 in its final rotation on floor led by a 9.900 in the anchor spot from Chloe Negrete. Senior Emily Shepard additionally fired a 9.925 on bars, which landed her in a tie for third place in the event.
Vault (48.875)
The Pack began its evening on vault where Negrete posted the squad's best score at 9.850. All-arounder Alexis Ortega's night began with a 9.800, while Krista Zultevicz posted a 9.775. Shepard used a 9.750 to aid her all-around effort, while Gabrielle Diaz in the leadoff spot rounded out the vault scoring effort at 9.700.
Bars (48.400)
Shepard's 9.925 led the way for the Pack on bars, while NC State added two more scores of 9.8+ with a 9.850 from Lauren Rutherford in the anchor spot while Ortega posted a 9.850. Bars specialist Peyton Childs fired a 9.750, while a 9.025 from Meredith Robinson in her last routine as a member of the Wolfpack completed the bars portion of the contest for the Pack.
Beam (48.900)
For the 13th time in 14 meets, Negrete either posted or tied NC State's best score on beam, as Shepard and Negrete tabbed a pair of 9.850 totals in the final two lineup spots. Zultevicz added a 9.775 while beam specialist Macy Jennings fired a 9.750, with Diaz leading the event off at 9.650.
Floor (49.200)
The Pack's best event of the night came in its last rotation, highlighted by Negrete posting her ninth score of 9.9+ on floor in just 14 meets. Shepard's 9.875 immediately preceding Negrete's routine completed a 39.400 all-around effort. Diaz led the event off at 9.850, while a 9.825 from Ortega helped build a strong finish for the Pack. The floor score was competed by a 9.750 from Zultevicz.
Norman Regional
The final session of the Norman Regional will conclude on Saturday, Apr. 1 with Alabama, Kentucky, Ohio State, and Oklahoma set to compete for two spots in the NCAA Championships.
Recapping the 2023 Season
The Wolfpack season saw a myriad of highlights, as NC State set program records for the highest score in a season opener on Jan. 9 (195.525), the highest score in a home opener on Jan. 14 (196.375), and the most-consecutive scores of 196+ at seven, stretching from Feb. 17, to Mar. 29. The Pack additionally posted its best score since 2000 in a Mar. 4, dual meet against Rutgers with a 197.225.
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The Sooners claimed the team crown in the quad meet at 197.925, advancing to Saturday's final session with a trip to Nationals on the line. Second-place finisher Ohio State additionally advanced to Saturday's quad meet with a total of 197.350.
The Wolfpack's evening was highlighted by a 49.200 in its final rotation on floor led by a 9.900 in the anchor spot from Chloe Negrete. Senior Emily Shepard additionally fired a 9.925 on bars, which landed her in a tie for third place in the event.
Vault (48.875)
The Pack began its evening on vault where Negrete posted the squad's best score at 9.850. All-arounder Alexis Ortega's night began with a 9.800, while Krista Zultevicz posted a 9.775. Shepard used a 9.750 to aid her all-around effort, while Gabrielle Diaz in the leadoff spot rounded out the vault scoring effort at 9.700.
Bars (48.400)
Shepard's 9.925 led the way for the Pack on bars, while NC State added two more scores of 9.8+ with a 9.850 from Lauren Rutherford in the anchor spot while Ortega posted a 9.850. Bars specialist Peyton Childs fired a 9.750, while a 9.025 from Meredith Robinson in her last routine as a member of the Wolfpack completed the bars portion of the contest for the Pack.
Beam (48.900)
For the 13th time in 14 meets, Negrete either posted or tied NC State's best score on beam, as Shepard and Negrete tabbed a pair of 9.850 totals in the final two lineup spots. Zultevicz added a 9.775 while beam specialist Macy Jennings fired a 9.750, with Diaz leading the event off at 9.650.
Floor (49.200)
The Pack's best event of the night came in its last rotation, highlighted by Negrete posting her ninth score of 9.9+ on floor in just 14 meets. Shepard's 9.875 immediately preceding Negrete's routine completed a 39.400 all-around effort. Diaz led the event off at 9.850, while a 9.825 from Ortega helped build a strong finish for the Pack. The floor score was competed by a 9.750 from Zultevicz.
Norman Regional
The final session of the Norman Regional will conclude on Saturday, Apr. 1 with Alabama, Kentucky, Ohio State, and Oklahoma set to compete for two spots in the NCAA Championships.
Recapping the 2023 Season
The Wolfpack season saw a myriad of highlights, as NC State set program records for the highest score in a season opener on Jan. 9 (195.525), the highest score in a home opener on Jan. 14 (196.375), and the most-consecutive scores of 196+ at seven, stretching from Feb. 17, to Mar. 29. The Pack additionally posted its best score since 2000 in a Mar. 4, dual meet against Rutgers with a 197.225.
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