North Carolina State University Athletics
Negrete and Thomas earn ACC Weekly Honors
1/28/2025 4:00:00 PM | Women's Gymnastics
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Chloe Negrete was named ACC Specialist of the Week, while teammate Syniya Thomas was named Newcomer of the Week as announced by the league Tuesday.
Negrete tabbed two 9.900+ performances in NC State's first ACC win over in-state rival, No. 23 North Carolina on Jan. 24. She started her evening on vault where she posted a 9.825. Negrete then competed on floor where she gave a powerful performance to hit 9.925 for her first 9.900+ of the evening. Chloe anchored the beam rotation to help secure the victory over North Carolina with a 9.900. This is Chloe's second time earning this honor for the season.
Thomas also competed on vault where she tabbed a 9.800 for the team. On floor, she gave a stellar performance to earn a 9.875, and then finished the evening on beam with a 9.875. Thomas is the first freshman of the season to earn Newcomer of the Week twice, and is currently NC State's leading newcomer in scoring.
Negrete and Thomas's efforts helped lead NC State to season highs on vault, beam, and floor along with their season high 196.225.
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