After coming back from being on the road in Seattle, the Redbirds finally started to put something together in their competition against Denver University. For a full recap of the night, go to the following link:
Redbird Gymnasts Fall to Denver Despite Season High Scores
The Birds posted their highest score of the season so far with a 193.925. Denver University (ranked #24 in the nation), scored a 194.400. The link that I actually want you to look at, although it is only a quick blurb about the results of the meet, is at the following link:
DU 194.4 at Illinois State 193.925
Really, just the first sentence is the most important part of the recap. Do you see it? “Illinois State puts a scare into #24 DU, but the Pioneers held on for a win.” For any of you read the blog about the Regional Qualifying Score or RQS, you may remember that being in the top thirty six is critical to qualifying to NCAA Regionals. Although a 193.925 is a really good score for the Birds, they are capable of still improving on top of that. Continuing to progress throughout the rest of the season is critical if the girls really want to make it to NCAA Regionals, but in my mind, they certainly have the talent and drive to get the job done. Right now, their Regional Qualifying Score isn’t the best, they do have two 188s that are really dragging that average down. But, if they manage to do really well the next couple meets, they’ll drop those scores and quickly move up in the rankings!
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