ERIE, PA – On a special Make-A-Wish meet inside the Highmark Events Center, Acrobatics & Tumbling remained unbeaten at home, taking down Frostburg State 259.390-238.225 on Saturday. The Golden Knight improved to 3-4 on the season, earning their first win since February 14th. GU will conclude the regular season at home on Saturday, April 5th at 2:00 pm against Quinnipiac.
Compulsory Event
The Golden Knights started strong to begin the event. Scoring a 9.600 in the Pyramid heat and 9.700 in the Toss heat, GU took an early 35.950-34.250 lead after one event. Gannon tallied three scores of nine or above in the Compulsory event.
Acro Event
GU kept the momentum rolling in event two. Posting strong performances in each heat, Gannon took the overall heat, 26.400-24.250. GU earned a 9.050 in the Five-Element heat and won each of the following two heats to push the overall lead to more than three and a half points.
Pyramid Event
Led by a 9.700 in the Synchronized heat and a 9.800 in the Open heat, the Golden Knights built on their lead heading into halftime. With another individual event victory, GU went into the break ahead 90.850-86.300.
Toss Event
The Golden Knights did not let up coming out of halftime. Scoring nine or above in all three heats, GU took the Toss event, 28.050-26.200. Gannon was paced by a 9.500 in the 450 Salto and increased their overall lead in the meet to more than six points.
Tumbling Event
In a great individual display during the final three heats, the Golden Knights took their fifth consecutive event, 51.250-47.975. Scores of 9.400 in the Six-Element and 9.200 in the Arial heats paced GU, which also earned an 8.850 in the Open heat.
Team Event
A strong team event paced GU to another home win, taking the overall meet, 259.390-238.225.