In their season opener from downtown Pittsburgh, the third-ranked Gannon acrobatics & tumbling team led after the toss event, but ultimately fell in a close battle with No.15 Duquesne, 253.060-251.320.
Gannon will prepare for its first home date on Friday, February 14. It's the Gannon Tri-Meet at the Highmark Events Center, when Buffalo State & Trine come to visit.
Compulsory Event
Gannon started the meet off on a strong note, winning Compulsory 36.150-34.150. The Golden Knights were especially strong in both the Pyramid (9.650) and Toss (9.700) heats.
Acro Event
In the Acro event, Gannon maintained its overall lead but was edged in the event overall, 26.95-26.10. The Golden Knights got progressively stronger as the heats went on, tallying their largest score in the 7 element heat (8.950).
Pyramid Event
In a strong showing from both teams, Duquesne took the Pyramid event 28.60-28.20. Gannon showcased a 9.65 in the Open heat and 9.45 in the Synchronized heat. At the half, GU held a slim 90.45-89.70 lead.
Toss Event
The Golden Knights stretched the overall lead in the toss event. Winners by a 26.25-25.10 score, the 450 Salto heat was the only heat of the event on either side to eclipse a score of 9 or better (9.00).
Tumbling Event
Despite having an overall advantage heading into Tumbling, Gannon saw the lead slip away after falling 50.850-47.750 in the event. The Golden Knights strongest heat was the 6 Element Pass, chalking up an 8.975.
Team Event
The Team event concluded the season opening meet and was tight from the start. A score of 86.87, however, was not enough for Gannon to close the gap as Duquesne tallied a 87.41 of their own to claim the overall meet.
Gannon's Lineup vs. Duquesne:
Gannon had the following lineup for opening night:
Sydney Jarvis (McKees Rocks/Montour) - SO
Charisma Felix (Las Vegas, Nev./College of So. Nevada High School West) - SR
Avery Tumler (Kings Mills, Ohio/Kings High School) - SO
Nicole Pavia (Oxford, Conn./Oxford High) - SR
Cassandra Berry - SO
Ally Ross (Gladstone, N.J./Gill St. Bernard's School) - SO
Peyton Oliver (Vallejo, Calif./Jesse M. Bethel) - JR
Makayla White (Swedesboro, N.J./Kingsway Regional) - FR
Layna Bergeron (Johnston, R.I./La Salle Academy) - JR
Paytyn Neal (Fairmont, W.Va./Fairmont Senior High) - SO
Reagan McMahon (Mission Viejo, Calif./Santa Margarita Catholic) - SR
Alex DeAngelis (Audubon, N.J./Camden Catholic High School) - SO
Makayla Lynard (Cherry Hill, N.J./Cherry Hill High East) - SO
Alejandra Tosado (Sparks, Nev./Edward C. Reed) - JR
Lillie Fritz (Chandler, Ariz./Chandler) - SR
Bailey Herbert - SO
Lauren Rupert (Central Square, N.Y./Paul V. Moore) - SR
Lindsey Bolvin (Lorton, Va./James W Robinson Jr Secondary) - FR
Megan Revell (Richland, Wash./Richland High) – SR
Grace Harrick (Union City, Pa./Mercyhurst Preparatory School) - SR
Kati Rice (Dallas, Texas/Coppell) - SO
Ariana Fitxpatrick - SO
Kamryn Kameg (Jefferson Hills, Pa./Thomas Jefferson) - JR
Marissa Burge (Fairview, Pa./Fairview) - JR
Kennedy Scharf (Macomb, Mich./Regina) - FR
Kristin Baum (Penn Run, Pa./Penns Manor Area) - FR
Amelia Gauvin (Calgary, Alberta, Canada/Bishop Carroll High) - SO
Sydney Gibson (Painesville, Ohio/Harvey) - JR
